Dhaka travel guide

Dhaka Tourism | Dhaka Guide

You're Going to Love Dhaka

With 10.36 million inhabitants, Dhaka is the most populous city in Bangladesh. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dhaka has to offer.

When to visit Dhaka

Dhaka in January
Estimated hotel price
$269
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dhaka in January
Estimated hotel price
$269
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dhaka in April, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 34 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 13 °C, with an average temperature of 19 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 373 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Dhaka, with an average rainfall of 8 mm.

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How to Get to Dhaka

Plane

When flying to Dhaka, you’ll arrive at Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl (DAC), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Dhaka from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 21h 40m.

Plane

When flying to Dhaka, you’ll arrive at Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl (DAC), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Dhaka from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 21h 40m.

Airports near Dhaka

Airlines serving Dhaka

KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,550 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,588 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,117 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,457 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,884 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,678 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (830 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (505 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (721 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,601 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (196 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (54 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (32 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (211 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,241 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dhaka

From 5-star hotels such as the Le Méridien Dhaka to great affordable options like the Galesia Hotel & Resort Ltd, Dhaka offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $67 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $324 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dhaka

Most booked hotels in Dhaka

Hotel 71
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$47+
Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka
5 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$211+
Hotel Sarina
5 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$181+
Hotel Ornate
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
$39+
Richmond Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
$47+