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Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Dhaka — Transport Guide 2026

Dhaka (DAC) is 15 km north of central Dhaka in Uttara/Kurmitola. Dhaka has some of the world's worst urban traffic — a 15 km trip can take 90-180 min at peak. Uber/Pathao ৳600-1200 door-to-door. New Metro Line 6 (via short taxi to Uttara) bypasses traffic.

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Last updated: 2026-08

Cheapest
Airport Bus AB-1 (৳50) — but slow
Fastest
Metro Line 6 via Uttara taxi — 45-70 min bypasses traffic

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Uber / Pathao

ride share · Best for: App-based door-to-door
Cost
৳600-1200
Time
45-120 min
Frequency
On-demand

BRTA prepaid taxi

taxi · Best for: First-time visitors
Cost
৳800-1500
Time
45-120 min
Frequency
On-demand
Fixed zone rates. Counter inside arrivals.

Metro Line 6 (via short taxi to Uttara)

metro · Best for: BEST during rush hour — bypasses traffic
Cost
৳20-100 + ৳150-250 taxi
Time
45-70 min total
Frequency
Every 10 min

Airport Bus AB-1

bus · Best for: Ultra-budget only
Cost
৳50
Time
90-150 min
Frequency
Every 20-30 min
Slow, crowded.

CNG auto-rickshaw

ride share · Best for: Short hops + solo
Cost
৳400-800
Time
45-120 min
Frequency
On-demand
Metered but often refuses; negotiate.

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Frequently asked

How far is Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport from Dhaka?
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) is 15 km from Dhaka city centre.
What is the cheapest way from DAC to Dhaka?
Airport Bus AB-1 (৳50) — but slow
What is the fastest way from DAC to Dhaka?
Metro Line 6 via Uttara taxi — 45-70 min bypasses traffic