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Bangladesh has 53 airports and airfields, including 3 large and 6 medium-sized airports; 8 have scheduled passenger flights. The capital, Dhaka, is served by Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC).

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Large airports
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Medium airports
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All airfields & heliports
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  • Medium / scheduled airport

List of airports in Bangladesh

AirportCityIATAICAOTypeElevation
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Meet & Greet → Dhaka DAC VGHS Large airport 30 ft
Osmany International Airport Sylhet ZYL VGSY Large airport 50 ft
Shah Amanat International Airport Meet & Greet → Chattogram (Chittagong) CGP VGEG Large airport 12 ft
Barisal Airport Barisal BZL VGBR Medium airport 23 ft
Cox's Bazar Airport Meet & Greet → Cox's Bazar CXB VGCB Medium airport 12 ft
Jessore Airport Jashore (Jessore) JSR VGJR Medium airport 20 ft
Saidpur Airport Saidpur SPD VGSD Medium airport 125 ft
Shah Makhdum Airport Rajshahi RJH VGRJ Medium airport 64 ft
Ishurdi Airport (no scheduled flights) Ishurdi IRD VGIS Medium airport 45 ft
Comilla Airport (no scheduled flights) Comilla CLA VGCM Small airport 25 ft
Shamshernagar Airport (no scheduled flights) Shamshernagar ZHM VGSH Small airport 56 ft
Thakurgaon Airport (no scheduled flights) Thakurgaon TKR VGSG Small airport 176 ft

Airports with scheduled service, an IATA code or of medium/large size. Data: OurAirports (public domain).

Bangladesh has 53 airports and airfields in the OurAirports database — #102 of 247 countries and territories by total number. Only a small part of them serve airline passengers: 3 large airports, 6 medium-sized airports and 8 airports with scheduled flights; the remaining 44 are small airstrips, heliports (36) and seaplane bases used for private and general aviation.

Main international airports in Bangladesh

The main international gateways are Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP) in Chattogram (Chittagong) and Osmany International Airport (ZYL) in Sylhet. The capital, Dhaka, is served by Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC).

Domestic flights and regional airports

Scheduled flights reach 8 cities across Bangladesh, with 6 regional airports linking smaller towns to the main hubs. The northernmost airport with airline service is Saidpur Airport (SPD) in Saidpur, the southernmost Cox's Bazar Airport (CXB) in Cox's Bazar.

Airport services and alternatives

At 3 airports in Bangladesh — DAC, CGP and CXB — you can book Meet & Greet, lounge access or private transfers online. Among its neighbours, India (141 large/medium airports) and Myanmar (22 large/medium airports) — useful if a cross-border airport is closer or cheaper. To find the closest airport to a specific town, use the nearest airport finder for Bangladesh.

Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Bangladesh?

Bangladesh has 53 airports and airfields, including 3 large and 6 medium-sized airports; 8 have scheduled passenger flights. The capital, Dhaka, is served by Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC).

What are the main international airports in Bangladesh?

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), Dhaka, Osmany International Airport (ZYL), Sylhet and Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP), Chattogram (Chittagong).

Which airport serves Dhaka?

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport — IATA code DAC.