Flying from London to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC): What you need to know
When organising your flight from London to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), you'll have a good range of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is located in Dhaka. The city follows the UTC+6 timezone and is six hours ahead of London.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from London to DAC.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from London to DAC that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between LHR and DAC include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Split up your flight from London to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and DAC include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your London to DAC flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
69.26% of all departures from London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Stansted Airport (STN)
When looking for a flight ticket from London to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) out of Stansted Airport (STN), you have stopover options to choose from. Make a detour to Dubai Airport (DXB), one of the busiest transit hubs on this route.
The journey to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Stansted Airport and get to your boarding gate with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive within the expected time frame. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DAC instead:
Getting from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to central Dhaka
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Dhaka. How long it'll take to get to the centre by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
It typically takes 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
$355 is the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Return flights start at $878. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from London to DAC, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your London to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport ticket.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to visit Dhaka. July is when most people book flights from London to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Dhaka is April, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Book your London to DAC flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Explore more of Bangladesh
Dhaka is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Bangladesh waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres south-east of Dhaka, a visit to Chittagong will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Iskcon temple, 5no. Mohra ward, Chottagram, Bangladesh, Chattogram Marine Drive and Dakshin Kattali Sea Beach.
If there's time to check out another side of Bangladesh, head for Khulna, about 145 kilometres south-west of Dhaka. 1971: Genocide-Torture Archive & Museum, Madni Mosjid and Baitur Rahman Jame Masjid, Khulna are the start of reasons to visit.
