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Airport guides, starting with Dhaka

In short

bookingMentor has full airport guides, from Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International to hubs in Doha, Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Beijing, Europe and the United States. In Dhaka, the new Terminal 3 is still not open to passengers in October 2026, so all flights use Terminals 1 and 2 and the domestic terminal.

Alongside the guides, travellers post their own scores and comments on airports of every size, from major international hubs to regional airports: check-in, security, lounges, dining, amenities and the overall passenger experience, combining firsthand traveller feedback with expert insight for airports such as Singapore, London, New York, Tokyo and Dubai.

The airport guides at a glance

The distance to the city centre is often the first thing to check, because it decides whether a taxi, a train or an airport hotel makes most sense. These are the distances given in each guide.

Tokyo and Beijing each have two airports, and both have their own guide. Check which one your ticket names before you book a hotel, because Narita is four times further from central Tokyo than Haneda.

Dhaka's Terminal 3: where things stand

Terminal 3 at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport was built with Japanese assistance and had a ceremonial soft opening in October 2023, but it has not yet handled regular passenger flights. In August and September 2026, Bangladeshi newspapers reported that the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh was negotiating with a Japanese consortium to run the terminal, with 16 December 2026 named as the target for a first, limited opening. Until an operator is signed and a date is confirmed, treat that as a plan rather than a promise.

For now, Terminals 1 and 2 and the domestic terminal stand next to each other and are linked by covered walkways, about 5 to 12 minutes on foot. Changing between a domestic and an international flight still means leaving and re-entering through screening, so allow at least 45 minutes.

From Dhaka airport into the city

Road traffic, not distance, sets the journey time in Dhaka. The guide puts a ride to Gulshan at 30 to 70 minutes and lists typical fares for each option.

  • Ride-hailing apps: about ŕ§ł400 to ŕ§ł700 to Gulshan, from the marked pickup point, with surge pricing in rain and at the evening peak
  • Official taxis from the counters in the arrivals hall: about ŕ§ł600 to ŕ§ł1,200; agree the fare or use the meter before you set off
  • Metro Rail Line 6: no station at the airport, so take a short rickshaw or ride to Uttara North; the line runs to Motijheel in the daytime only
  • City buses on Airport Road: the cheapest option, but crowded and with little room for luggage

If you would rather be met at arrivals at a fixed price, book a car with a driver before you fly.

Connecting through Doha, Singapore or Hong Kong

Most long trips from Bangladesh involve a change of plane at a hub, and the guides to Hamad, Changi and Hong Kong International cover transfers, lounges and transit hotels. On a single ticket your bags are normally checked through and you stay airside. On two separate tickets you may have to clear immigration to collect and re-check your bags, which needs a visa for that country if you would otherwise not need one. Build in extra time, and check the transit rules before you book a self-transfer.

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