Dhaka airport to Gulshan, Banani & Baridhara
All our apartments are in Gulshan, Banani and Baridhara, among the closest neighbourhoods in central Dhaka to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC). Here is how to get there.
Distance and travel time
The airport is roughly 10 to 12 km by road from our homes. Traffic is the big variable: late at night the drive can take around 30 minutes, while weekday rush hours (mornings and early evenings) can stretch it to an hour or more. Allow extra time when you head back for a departing flight.
Your options
Uber or Pathao
Ride-hailing apps work at the airport and are usually the simplest choice. Set up the app and a payment method before you fly, and use the arrivals pickup point. Cash is widely accepted.
Airport taxi
Taxis are available from the official counters inside the arrivals hall. Agree the fare before you leave the counter.
CNG auto-rickshaw
The green three-wheelers are cheap but slow in traffic and not ideal with large luggage. Agree the fare before you get in.
The Dhaka Elevated Expressway
The expressway runs from the airport area south towards Banani, Mohakhali and Farmgate, with ramps on Kemal Ataturk Avenue in Banani. A toll is charged at entry. Drivers will use it when it saves time.
Tips for arrival day
- Send us your flight number and arrival time on WhatsApp so we can have the apartment ready and share directions.
- Check-in is from 1 PM (2 PM at the Gulshan home). If you land early, ask us about early check-in or luggage drop-off.
- Have your apartment address saved offline, and share it with your driver before you set off.
- For building security, send a copy of a passport (or NID for Bangladeshi guests) for every guest before you arrive.
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Quick answers
How far is Dhaka airport from Gulshan and Banani?
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is roughly 10 to 12 km by road from Banani, Gulshan and Baridhara. The drive can take around 30 minutes late at night and an hour or more at rush hour.
What is the easiest way to get from the airport to Gulshan or Banani?
Most guests use a ride-hailing app such as Uber or Pathao, or a taxi from the official counters inside arrivals. Share your apartment's address with the driver before you set off.
Does the elevated expressway help?
The Dhaka Elevated Expressway runs from the airport area towards Banani, Mohakhali and Farmgate, and can save time on the way into the city when traffic is heavy. A toll is charged per car.