Airports in Bangladesh

If you are planning to visit Bangladesh in your forthcoming vacation then you must be well aware of the number of the airports in Bangladesh. A detailed description of the airports will not only make your travel easy but will also help you to choose your flights accordingly. Besides these you can also update yourself with the various facilities that these offer. So read through the page to have a thorough knowledge of the airports in Bangladesh.

Foreigners need not worry as there are three international airports and five domestic airports in Bangladesh. The international airports are as follows:

• Hazrat Shahjalal(R) Airport, Dhaka
• Osmani International Airport, Sylhet
• Shah Amanat International Airport, Chittagong

  Hazrat Shahjalal(R) Airport, Dhaka: Named after Bangladesh's former president Ziaur Rahman this is the largest airport of Bangladesh. Located in Kurmitola in Dhaka it started its operation in 1981. Nearly 52% of the country's international and domestic arrivals and departures occur through this airport. The airport has all starting from terminal buildings, hangars, technical areas, a freight village (warehouse), and other modern equipments for handling aircraft. The major airlines that operate from here are Biman Bangladesh Airlines, GMG Airlines, United Airways, Air India, Indian Airlines, British Airways, Gulf Air, China Eastern Airlines, Royal Bengal Airlines and Saudi Arabian Airlines. To add charm to these the other airlines that are coming up soon are Air Sylhet and Best Air.

Shah Amanat International Airport, Chittagong: The second largest airport of the country located in Chittagong, the south-eastern port city of Bangladesh. This airport handles about 17% passengers and ensures them with all the facilities that are required for a safe and enjoyable air-travel. Previously known as MA Hannan International Airport this was renamed in 2005 after an Islamic saint. The major airlines operating from here are Biman Bangladesh Airlines, GMG Airlines, United Airways, Thai Airways International, Air Asia, Air Arabia and Oman Air.

Osmani International Airport, Sylhet: Located five miles north-east of Sylhet this third international airport shares a part of history. It was built during the British rule to check Japanese invasion from Burma and was known as Sylhet Civil Airport. Presently the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh looks after its administration and operation. Mainly the expatriate Bangladeshis and their descendants living in United Kingdom take flights from this airport. The major airlines operating here are the national Biman Bangladesh Airlines, private GMG Airlines and United Airways (Bangladesh).

The five domestic airports are Barisal Airport, Cox's Bazar Airport, Jessore Airport, Shah Makhdum Airport and Saidpur Airport.