Sylhet travel guide
Sylhet Tourism | Sylhet Guide
You're Going to Love Sylhet
With a population of 237,000, Sylhet is the largest city in Sylhet, Bangladesh by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sylhet has to offer.
When to visit Sylhet
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sylhet in August, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12 °C, with an average temperature of 18 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 812 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Sylhet, with an average rainfall of 8 mm.
How to Get to Sylhet
Plane
When flying to Sylhet, you’ll arrive at Sylhet Osmani Intl (ZYL), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Sylhet from the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 7h 10m.
Airports near Sylhet
Airlines serving Sylhet
Where to stay in Sylhet
Average rates range from around AED 97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 318 and up for a 5-star experience.