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Airports in Bangladesh
Osmani International Airport (ZYL)
Overview
Osmani International was built during the Second World War to check Japanese aggression from Burma. Today, it handles domestic, international and cargo flights.
Location
Osmani International Airport is located six miles (9km) north of Sylhet.
Getting to the city
Taxis are a cheap and popular option, though buses and pick-up cars are also available.
Time
GMT +6
Contacts
+880 821 714243; apmsylhet@caab.gov.bd
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
Location
11 miles (17km) north of downtown Dhaka
Getting to the city
An airport shuttle bus runs regularly to Dhaka. Taxis and tuk-tuks are also available.
Time
Local time is GMT/UCT + 6
Contacts
Sylhet Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.
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