Coxs Bazar Airport
Cox's Bazar Airport is the main air gateway for Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, making it the most convenient arrival point for travellers heading to the country's famous beach district. Identified by IATA code CXB and ICAO code VGCB, it is classified as a medium airport and serves a destination that is popular for seaside breaks, short domestic trips, and onward travel around the southeast of Bangladesh. For most visitors, the airport's biggest advantage is simple proximity: landing here puts you much closer to the town and coast than arriving elsewhere and continuing by road.
About Coxs Bazar Airport
Cox's Bazar Airport is the main air gateway for Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, making it the most convenient arrival point for travellers heading to the country's famous beach district. Identified by IATA code CXB and ICAO code VGCB, it is classified as a medium airport and serves a destination that is popular for seaside breaks, short domestic trips, and onward travel around the southeast of Bangladesh. For most visitors, the airport's biggest advantage is simple proximity: landing here puts you much closer to the town and coast than arriving elsewhere and continuing by road.
Overview
Cox's Bazar Airport is the main air gateway for Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, making it the most convenient arrival point for travellers heading to the country's famous beach district. Identified by IATA code CXB and ICAO code VGCB, it is classified as a medium airport and serves a destination that is popular for seaside breaks, short domestic trips, and onward travel around the southeast of Bangladesh. For most visitors, the airport's biggest advantage is simple proximity: landing here puts you much closer to the town and coast than arriving elsewhere and continuing by road.
Key facts
- Official name: Cox's Bazar Airport
- Location served: Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
- Airport type: medium airport
- Elevation: 12 ft (4 m) above sea level
- Runway: 17/35, asphalt surface, 6,790 ft long
- Time zone: Asia/Dhaka
What travellers should know
For passengers, the most useful detail is that this is a relatively low-lying coastal airport, so weather conditions can sometimes matter more than they do at inland airports, especially during seasons with heavy rain or reduced visibility. The single asphalt runway, designated 17/35, is 6,790 feet long, which is suitable for the kinds of flights typically using the airport. When planning your journey, it is worth double-checking local departure times in the Asia/Dhaka time zone and leaving some flexibility in your schedule, particularly if you are connecting to hotels, beach transport, or onward travel in the Cox's Bazar area.
Routes
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Nearby airports
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FAQ
Coxs Bazar 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.
8 common questions
- Coxs Bazar Airport is located in Coxs Bazar, Bangladesh (Asia), at coordinates 21.450°, 91.970°.
- Its IATA code is CXB and its ICAO code is VGCB.
- Coxs Bazar Airport serves Coxs Bazar, Bangladesh. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Coxs Bazar 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.
- Coxs Bazar Airport sits at latitude 21.450° and longitude 91.970°. 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 CXB. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CXB is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CXB on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- 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.