Shah Amanat International Airport
Shah Amanat International Airport is the main air gateway for Chattogram, the major port city of southeastern Bangladesh, and it plays an important role for both domestic and international travel. Identified by the codes CGP and VGEG, this large airport is the one most visitors will use when arriving for business, family visits, or onward journeys into the Chattogram region. Its location near sea level, at an elevation of 12 feet (4 metres), reflects the low-lying coastal setting of the area.
About Shah Amanat International Airport
Shah Amanat International Airport is the main air gateway for Chattogram, the major port city of southeastern Bangladesh, and it plays an important role for both domestic and international travel. Identified by the codes CGP and VGEG, this large airport is the one most visitors will use when arriving for business, family visits, or onward journeys into the Chattogram region. Its location near sea level, at an elevation of 12 feet (4 metres), reflects the low-lying coastal setting of the area.
Overview
Shah Amanat International Airport is the main air gateway for Chattogram, the major port city of southeastern Bangladesh, and it plays an important role for both domestic and international travel. Identified by the codes CGP and VGEG, this large airport is the one most visitors will use when arriving for business, family visits, or onward journeys into the Chattogram region. Its location near sea level, at an elevation of 12 feet (4 metres), reflects the low-lying coastal setting of the area.
What travellers should know
- Airport name: Shah Amanat International Airport
- City served: Chattogram (Chittagong), Bangladesh
- Airport type: Large airport
- Time zone: Asia/Dhaka
- Elevation: 12 ft (4 m)
Runway and operations
The airport has a single runway, 05/23, measuring 9,646 feet and built with a concrete surface, giving it the length and strength needed for regular commercial operations. Because the runway is lighted, flight movements can continue in low-light periods as well as after dark, which is useful for passengers with early-morning, evening, or overnight schedules. For travellers, that generally means a facility designed to handle steady airline traffic rather than a small regional airstrip.
Why it matters for visitors
For most visitors to Chattogram, this airport is the practical starting point for reaching the city and exploring the wider region. Knowing the airport codes, local time zone, and basic airfield details can help when checking flights, reading booking confirmations, or coordinating pickups and onward transport. If you are planning connections, it is especially useful to remember that all local timing follows Asia/Dhaka, so schedules should be checked against Bangladesh time rather than your point of departure.
Routes
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Nearby airports
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FAQ
Shah Amanat International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Shah Amanat International Airport is located in Chittagong, Bangladesh (Asia), at coordinates 22.250°, 91.820°.
- Its IATA code is CGP and its ICAO code is VGEG.
- Shah Amanat International Airport serves Chittagong, Bangladesh. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Shah Amanat International Airport operates on Asia/Dhaka local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Shah Amanat International Airport sits at latitude 22.250° and longitude 91.820°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from CGP. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CGP is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CGP on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Potenga Road, Chittagong, Chittagong Division, 4205, Bangladesh, the phone number is +880 2-41350110, the official website is http://caab.portal.gov.bd/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 7 other airports in Bangladesh. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.