Cheap flights from Shanghai to Dhaka from £174

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Wed, May 27
Shanghai PVGDhaka DAC
£174
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Tue, May 26
Shanghai PVGDhaka DAC
£174
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Sat, May 30
Shanghai SHADhaka DAC
£174
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Sat, May 30
Shanghai SHADhaka DAC
£208
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Thu, May 28
Shanghai SHADhaka DAC
£213
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Sun, May 31
Shanghai SHADhaka DAC
£236
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Sat, May 30 – Thu, Jun 4
Shanghai SHADhaka DAC
£400
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Sat, May 30 – Thu, Jun 4
Shanghai SHADhaka DAC
£428
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Sat, May 30 – Thu, Jun 4
Shanghai SHADhaka DAC
£438
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Thu, May 28 – Mon, Jun 1
Shanghai SHADhaka DAC
£444
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£444
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How much do flights to Dhaka cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£174

Cheapest round-trip

£400

Average round-trip

£484

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

China Eastern Airlines

Getting from Dhaka airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Budget travelers often choose public buses or CNG auto-rickshaws.

Dhaka is served by Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), located approximately 20 km north of the city center. This major gateway handles both domestic and international flights for Bangladesh's capital. Airport transfers to city center destinations include taxis, ride-hailing services, CNG auto-rickshaws, and public buses. Journey times vary significantly depending on Dhaka's notorious traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours when travel can take considerably longer than off-peak periods.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-120 min

৳800-৳1,500 (prepaid booth at airport; varies by destination zone)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

fixed fare, no haggling

45-120 min

৳500-৳1,200 (surge pricing during peak hours)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

45-120 min

৳450-৳1,100 (local ride-hailing app; surge pricing applies)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

local app, competitive rates

50-130 min

৳300-৳600 (negotiate fare before departure)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

budget travelers, light luggage

60-150 min

৳40-৳100 (air-conditioned service to Motijheel)

every 30-60 min (traffic dependent)

most affordable option

45-120 min

৳2,000-৳4,000 (pre-booked; sedan or SUV options)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

comfort, meet and greet

Notes:

  • Prices in BDT (approximately 110 BDT = 1 USD); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Dhaka traffic is extremely congested, especially during morning (8-10 AM) and evening (5-9 PM) rush hours. Journey times can double or triple during peak periods.
  • CNG auto-rickshaws require fare negotiation; agree on price before starting your journey.
  • Ride-hailing apps require local SIM card or international roaming for pickup coordination.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Dhaka

Depart from
Shanghai Pudong International
Arrive to
Shahjalal International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Old Dhaka

Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Dhaka

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Thai AirwaysTHATGNo
Spring AirlinesCQH9CYes
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
US-Bangla AirlinesUBGBSYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Dhaka

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January26°C15°C
February29°C17°C
March34°C21°C
April36°C25°C
May34°C26°C
June33°C27°C
July32°C26°C
August32°C26°C
September32°C26°C
October31°C24°C
November30°C20°C
December26°C17°C
Hottest Month
36°C
April
Coldest month
15°C
January
Sunny days
234
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
10 May
84%
36°C26°C
17 May
85%
34°C25°C
Monday
11 May
89%
31°C24°C
18 May
77%
34°C27°C
Tuesday
12 May
82%
33°C24°C
19 May
81%
35°C27°C
Wednesday
13 May
87%
33°C24°C
20 May
37°C29°C
Thursday
14 May
84%
32°C24°C
21 May
60%
36°C27°C
Friday
15 May
85%
32°C27°C
22 May
88%
34°C27°C
Saturday
16 May
89%
33°C27°C
23 May
78%
34°C26°C
Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Dhaka. The most popular airlines for this route are China Eastern Airlines, Thai Airways, Spring Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and US-Bangla Airlines. Shanghai and Dhaka have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.
What are the most popular routes to and from Dhaka?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dhaka and London, Sylhet, New Delhi, Chittagong, Manchester, Riyadh, Kuala Lumpur, Bristol, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Bucharest, Helsinki, Dubai, Cox's Bazar, Sydney, New York, Jeddah, Bangkok, Mumbai, Singapore.
Which airports are there in Shanghai?
Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.
What airports are near Shanghai?
The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.
What airports are near Dhaka?
The main airport in Dhaka is Shahjalal International. It is also served by Shahjalal International, Shah Amanat International, Osmani International, Agartala, Barisal, Jessore.
Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Dhaka?
Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Dhaka with China Eastern Airlines, Thai Airways, Spring Airlines, China Southern Airlines, US-Bangla Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Dhaka?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Dhaka, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Shanghai and Dhaka?
Traveling between Shanghai and Dhaka, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Shanghai?
There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan
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