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Biman flies Jeddah to Sylhet nonstop on a Boeing 777-300ER. The 5,362 km flight takes about 6 hours 55 minutes.
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Jeddah to Sylhet flight guide
Flying from Jeddah to Sylhet
In short
Biman Bangladesh Airlines is the only airline flying nonstop from King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah (JED) to Osmani International Airport in Sylhet (ZYL). Its Boeing 777-300ER covers 5,362 km in about 6 hours 55 minutes, which lets Umrah pilgrims and workers from greater Sylhet fly home without changing planes in Dhaka.
BG236 twice weekly, 30 kg and Zamzam rules
BG236 runs twice a week. Economy includes 30 kg of checked baggage and 7 kg in the cabin. Ask Biman about its current rule for carrying Zamzam water before you buy any, and pack dates in the suitcase.
The 777-300ER is a large aircraft for Osmani. Its runway, at 3,120 m, takes the jet comfortably, but the terminal is small, with capacity of around 600,000 passengers a year. When 419 people come off one flight, expect immigration and the belts to be busy.
Haramain railway to the airport station
The Haramain high-speed railway has served the airport through its own station since December 2019. Makkah to Jeddah's Al Sulaymaniyah station takes about 43 minutes for 77 km, after which a 3.75 km spur runs into the airport. With bags, the train is often easier than a long taxi ride.
Read the terminal printed on your ticket. Terminal 1 is Saudia's home and has the rail station, and the North Terminal mostly handles foreign carriers. If yours says North Terminal and you arrive by train, plan for the hop between buildings. Hajj groups follow their agency's instructions, since the Hajj Terminal, built to hold 80,000 people, is used during the pilgrimage.
Comparing a Madinah departure for Sylhet
Biman also lists Madinah among its Sylhet routes, which suits pilgrims who finish at the Prophet's Mosque. The two services do not necessarily operate on the same days, so compare both airports for your dates.
Airport Road hotels and Dargah Gate stays
Osmani sits on the northern edge of Sylhet. A hotel stands beside the airport on Airport Road for anyone landing late, and hotels for visitors to the Shah Jalal Dargah are grouped around Dargah Gate. A new terminal with six boarding bridges and 36 check-in counters is due in December 2027.
Weather shapes the first days home. May to September brings most of the year's rain, with June the wettest month, while November to February is dry, which suits older relatives back from Umrah. Ratargul swamp forest, about 26 km away in Gowainghat, is flooded and open to boats from about May to early October; arrange permission with the forest office first.
For Dhaka, Air Astra, Novoair and US-Bangla run domestic flights from Osmani, much quicker than the road. On a separate ticket, leave time to collect your 30 kg, clear customs and check in again.
Jeddah to Sylhet flights at a glance
Biman Bangladesh Airlines operates direct flights from Jeddah (JED) to Sylhet (ZYL). The flight takes about 7h 00m.
| Flight time | 7h 00m nonstop |
|---|---|
| Distance | 5,362 km |
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Airlines flying Jeddah to Sylhet
Biman Bangladesh Airlines flies this route.
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Boeing 777-300ERBiman Bangladesh Airlines419 seats
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Departure and arrival airports
JED King Abdulaziz International Airport
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- IATA JED
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- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
ZYL Osmani International Airport
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- IATA ZYL
- City
- Sylhet, Bangladesh
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Timing & weather
Look at the terminal printed on your Biman ticket. Terminal 1 is Saudia's home and has the rail station, while the North Terminal mostly handles foreign carriers. If your booking says North Terminal and you are arriving by train, plan for the extra hop between buildings before the check-in desks close.
Add three hours to Saudi time, then the flight length. Bangladesh runs on UTC+6 and Saudi Arabia on UTC+3, with no seasonal change in either. So a flight of just under seven hours arrives almost ten hours later on the Sylhet clock than it left Jeddah.
May to September carries the bulk of the year's rainfall, with June the wettest month of all. From November to February the weather is dry, which suits older relatives returning from Umrah who would rather not deal with waterlogged lanes.
Getting there
Makkah to Jeddah's Al Sulaymaniyah station takes about 43 minutes for 77 km, after which a 3.75 km spur carries the train into the airport. Trains travel at up to 300 km/h, so the rail leg is short. Most of the time you need is for getting to the station and through check-in.
The runway, at 3,120 m, handles it, but the terminal is small. Its current capacity is around 600,000 passengers a year, so 419 people from one aircraft keep the belts and immigration busy. A new terminal with six boarding bridges and 36 check-in counters is due in December 2027 and should ease this.
If you land between about May and early October, yes, as that is when the forest is flooded and boats can go through it. It is about 26 km from the city in Gowainghat. Arrange permission with the forest office, then hire a local engine boat for the trip in.
Air Astra, Novoair and US-Bangla all run domestic flights between Osmani and Dhaka, a much quicker option than the road. If you are booking a separate domestic ticket, leave enough time to collect your 30 kg of luggage, clear customs and check in again.
General
Biman also lists Medina among its Sylhet routes, which can suit pilgrims who finish their trip at the Prophet's Mosque. The two services do not necessarily operate on the same days, so compare both airports for your dates. If only Jeddah works, the Haramain line also links Madinah with the airport station.
Your Hajj agency will tell you. The terminal was built for the annual pilgrimage and can hold 80,000 people at a time, but scheduled flights booked as ordinary tickets should follow the terminal shown on the booking. Make sure the whole group knows which building before leaving Makkah.
Dargah Gate is the obvious base, and two of the hotels under Where to stay are there, one by the gate and one on the east side, a short walk from the shrine. For something quieter with a pool and spa, a hotel in Shahjalal Upashahar is a short drive away.
