Cheap flights from Zanzibar to Dhaka from £242

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2 stops
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Zanzibar ZNZDhaka DAC
£242
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Zanzibar ZNZDhaka DAC
£246
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Zanzibar ZNZDhaka DAC
£249
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Zanzibar ZNZDhaka DAC
£301
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Zanzibar ZNZDhaka DAC
£651
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How much do flights to Dhaka cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£242

Cheapest round-trip

£593

Average round-trip

£708

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Fly Dubai

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
Abeid Amani Karume International
Arrive to
Shahjalal International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Old Dhaka

Check-in for a flight from Zanzibar to Dhaka

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
Oman AirOMAWYNo
Air TanzaniaATCTCYes
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
Precision AirPRFPWYes

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
April35°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
35°C
April
Coldest month
15°C
January
Sunny days
233
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
8 Feb
28°C14°C
15 Feb
32°C18°C
Monday
9 Feb
29°C15°C
16 Feb
32°C18°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
30°C15°C
17 Feb
33°C19°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
31°C16°C
18 Feb
34°C19°C
Thursday
12 Feb
31°C16°C
19 Feb
35°C20°C
Friday
13 Feb
31°C17°C
20 Feb
36°C21°C
Saturday
14 Feb
32°C17°C
21 Feb
37°C21°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Fly Dubai, Oman Air, Air Tanzania, Kenya Airways, and Precision Air. Zanzibar and Dhaka have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Zanzibar?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zanzibar and London, Dar es Salaam, Nairobi, Manchester, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mombasa, Arusha, Frankfurt, Cape Town, Muscat, Johannesburg, Dubai, Mafia Island, Entebbe, Harare, Amsterdam, Kigali, Bucharest, Istanbul, Pemba Island.
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.
What airports are near Zanzibar?
The main airport in Zanzibar is Abeid Amani Karume International. It is also served by Abeid Amani Karume International.
What airports are near Dhaka?
The main airport in Dhaka is Shahjalal International. It is also served by Shahjalal International, Osmani International, Shah Amanat International, Jessore, Agartala, Barisal.
Which airlines fly between Zanzibar and Dhaka?
Currently, you can fly between Zanzibar and Dhaka with Fly Dubai, Oman Air, Air Tanzania, Kenya Airways, Precision Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Zanzibar and Dhaka?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Zanzibar 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 Zanzibar and Dhaka?
Traveling between Zanzibar 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 Zanzibar?
There are a number of airports in and around Zanzibar. The main one is Abeid Amani Karume International and other nearby airports include Abeid Amani Karume International
How many airports are there near Dhaka?
There are a number of airports in and around Dhaka. The main one is Shahjalal International and other nearby airports include Shahjalal International, Osmani International, Shah Amanat International, Jessore, Agartala, Barisal.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Zanzibar and Dhaka depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Zanzibar and Dhaka arrive?
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