Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is the main international gateway for Dhaka and the busiest air hub serving Bangladesh’s capital. Identified by IATA code DAC and ICAO code VGHS, it is classified as a large airport and handles the mix of domestic, regional, and long-haul traffic you would expect from the country’s primary aviation entry point. For most visitors, this is the airport where Bangladesh begins: busy, practical, and closely tied to the pace of Dhaka itself.
About Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is the main international gateway for Dhaka and the busiest air hub serving Bangladesh’s capital. Identified by IATA code DAC and ICAO code VGHS, it is classified as a large airport and handles the mix of domestic, regional, and long-haul traffic you would expect from the country’s primary aviation entry point. For most visitors, this is the airport where Bangladesh begins: busy, practical, and closely tied to the pace of Dhaka itself.
Overview
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is the main international gateway for Dhaka and the busiest air hub serving Bangladesh’s capital. Identified by IATA code DAC and ICAO code VGHS, it is classified as a large airport and handles the mix of domestic, regional, and long-haul traffic you would expect from the country’s primary aviation entry point. For most visitors, this is the airport where Bangladesh begins: busy, practical, and closely tied to the pace of Dhaka itself.
What Travellers Should Know
- The airport serves Dhaka, so it is the standard arrival point for business trips, city stays, and onward travel across Bangladesh.
- Local time is Asia/Dhaka, which is useful to confirm when planning flight connections, hotel pickups, or late-night arrivals.
- The field elevation is 30 feet (9 m), meaning the airport sits on very low-lying ground typical of the Dhaka region.
- Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport uses a single main runway, 14/32, which is paved and lighted for regular day and night operations.
- The runway length is 11,500 feet, giving the airport the capability to handle large commercial aircraft on international routes.
Airfield And Operations
From an aviation standpoint, DAC is straightforward but important: one long, lighted runway supports the airport’s core operations and keeps traffic moving in and out of one of South Asia’s most densely populated urban areas. That simplicity can be helpful for travellers, because the airport’s role is easy to understand even if the travel experience can feel intense during peak periods. If you are arriving for the first time, it helps to plan patiently, allow extra time, and treat the airport as a functional launch point into Dhaka rather than a place to rush through unprepared.
Routes
Top routes from DAC
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Nearby airports
Other airports in Bangladesh
FAQ
Hazrat Shahjalal 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
- Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh (Asia), at coordinates 23.850°, 90.410°.
- Its IATA code is DAC and its ICAO code is VGZR.
- Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport serves Dhaka, Bangladesh. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Hazrat Shahjalal 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.
- Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport sits at latitude 23.850° and longitude 90.410°. 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 DAC. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for DAC is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from DAC on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is ঢাকা, ঢাকা বিভাগ, 1229, Bangladesh, the phone number is +880 2-7911042, the official website is http://www.caab.gov.bd/adinfo/adinfo1zia.html. 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.