Dhaka travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dhaka

With 10.36 million inhabitants, Dhaka is the most populous city in Bangladesh. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dhaka has to offer.

When to visit Dhaka

Dhaka in September
Estimated hotel price
AED 89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dhaka in September
Estimated hotel price
AED 89
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dhaka in April, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 34 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 13 °C, with an average temperature of 19 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 373 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Dhaka, with an average rainfall of 8 mm.

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How to Get to Dhaka

Plane

When flying to Dhaka, you’ll arrive at Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl (DAC), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Dhaka include Air Canada, Biman Bangladesh and Emirates. The shortest flight to Dhaka from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 4h 40m.

Plane

When flying to Dhaka, you’ll arrive at Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl (DAC), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Dhaka include Air Canada, Biman Bangladesh and Emirates. The shortest flight to Dhaka from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 4h 40m.

Airports near Dhaka

Airlines serving Dhaka

British Airways
Good (4,655 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,234 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,104 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,410 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,047 reviews)
Finnair
Good (847 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,796 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (839 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (535 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (745 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,567 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (192 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (187 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (953 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (63 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (34 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (208 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,212 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dhaka

From 5-star hotels such as the Le Méridien Dhaka to great affordable options like the Galesia Hotel & Resort Ltd, Dhaka offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 139 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 742 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dhaka

Most booked hotels in Dhaka

Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka
5 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
AED 534+
Hotel 71
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
AED 107+
Hotel Sarina
5 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
AED 389+
Hotel Ornate
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
AED 88+
Richmond Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
AED 110+