Flight tickets from Kolkata to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport

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What you need to know before flying from Kolkata to Dhaka?

Airport information

Departure

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)

Jessore Rd, Dum Dum,

Kolkata, West Bengal 700052 

INDIA

Arrival

Shahjala International Airport (DAC)

Airport Road, Sector 1,

Kurmitola, Dhaka 1229,

BANGLADESH.

Getting to Kolkata Airport

• Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International airport is located on the Jessore Road.
• There are bus services, local trains and taxis that run services to the airport.

Travelling from Dhaka Airport

• The airport can be accessed by the Dhaka-Mymensingh Road.
• Buses and taxis can be taken to various parts of the city.
• Most popular and trusted modes of transportation are app based taxis.
• If travellers prefer to drive on their own, they can book a hired car here.

Facilities at Kolkata and Dhaka Airports

• Kolkata airport has VIP lounges as wells as Premium lounges. It also provides 24hr dining options, internet cafés and a shopping area.
• Dhaka airport has varied options for dining options as well as shopoing too. A prayer room for Muslims and dedicated aide for the elderly and physically challenged are also available.

Tips on how to make the best out of your flight journey from Kolkata to Dhaka

Kolkata to Dhaka flights generally take about an hour, non-stop. This short time can be best spent knowing more about Dhaka from co-passengers and reading the in-flight magazine. As most domestic carriers do not provide in-flight entertainment, click here to know more on how to beat boredom on flights.

Time difference

Kolkata is 30mins behind Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Weather in Dhaka

Dhaka is wet most of the year with high levels of humidity. The monsoons last from April to October. The best time to visit is between December and February when temperatures range between 25 and 17 degrees Celsius and humidity is at its lowest.

Exchange rate

Bangladesh uses the Bangladeshi Taka. BDT 1 is approximately INR 0.85. Find the latest exchange rates here.

Cost of living in Dhaka

A budget meal from a clean restaurant can cost BDT100 (USD 1.26). A dinner for two from a casual dining restaurant will cost less, around BDT800 (USD 10.08). The tuk-tuks here are called ‘CNGs’ and start at BDT 25 (USD 0.31) with BDT 7 (USD 0.08) for every Km thereafter. A 15-minute ride on a cycle rickshaw will cost around BDT 30-50 (0.38-0.63). Dhaka is known for extraordinary traffic jams, so be prepared to spend a lot of time in travel.

Mode of payments accepted in Dhaka

All establishments accept only Bangladeshi Taka while most shops will accept debit and credit cards.

Best places for your first meal in Dhaka

For your very first taste of Dhaka, head to Old or Central Dhaka. Stay away from the street vendors and hit well-known restaurants here. The restaurants here in Dhaka offer some of the finest Biryanis, kebabs and chicken and mutton curries. Fish will double up your cost, but it is worth it. A good meal here can be had under BDT 150 (USD 2).

Documents required to travel from Kolkata to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport

Passengers travelling from Kolkata to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport must carry all the documents listed below

• Valid Passport
• Valid Visa
• Return flight tickets (sometimes asked by the immigration depending on your visa type)

Major airlines that operate from Kolkata to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport

Jet Airways flights to Dhaka, Air India flights to Dhaka, SpiceJet flights to Dhaka