Flying from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Bahrain International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
Dhaka's timezone is UTC+6, making Dhaka three hours ahead of Manama.
Choose from 15 weekly Bahrain International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flights. The 03:00 departure with Gulf Air is the earliest available. Gulf Air operates the latest service of the day at 20:25.
To ensure you catch your BAH to DAC flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Gulf Air offers direct flights from Bahrain International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Dhaka — and maybe even more of Bangladesh if your schedule allows.
Gulf Air is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With a dependable 85.29% of services landing on schedule, Gulf Air is the most punctual carrier operating BAH to DAC flights.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bahrain International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. These are the top stopovers between BAH and DAC:
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
At the moment, Rs30,386 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bahrain International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs44,511. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from BAH to DAC by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bahrain International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from BAH to DAC is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Bahrain International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
Handy information about Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
Bahrain International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from BAH arrive at their destination as scheduled 85.53% of the time.
Bahrain International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Manama. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to BAH? If you're catching an early flight from Bahrain International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bahrain International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DAC instead:
Getting from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to central Dhaka
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Dhaka. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
The quietest month for a flight from Bahrain International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Dhaka based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Bahrain International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport for April if you want to go to Dhaka during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 41ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 13ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BAH to DAC around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Bangladesh
You've seen Dhaka, now it's time to discover other corners of Bangladesh. Travel about 225 kilometres south-east to Chittagong to tick off its leading attractions. From Foy's Lake to Patenga Beach and Paharika Jame Mosque, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 129 kilometres south-west of Dhaka, Khulna is another essential stop in Bangladesh. No visit is complete without checking out Padmo Pukur, Rupsa Riverview and Tourlink BD.
