Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC): what you need to know
Dhaka's timezone is UTC+6, making Dhaka four hours ahead of Helsinki.
To ensure you get on your HEL to DAC flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between HEL and DAC:
Hamad International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flight is $253. A round-trip ticket right now is $710. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from HEL to DAC, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from HEL to DAC.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
60.23% of flights departing from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near HEL:
Arriving at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DAC instead:
Getting from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to central Dhaka
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is roughly 8 kilometers from central Dhaka. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Dhaka in April.
Lock in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport for April if you want to go to Dhaka during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HEL to DAC sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bangladesh
You've seen Dhaka, now it's time to explore other corners of Bangladesh. Journey around 225 kilometers south-east to Chittagong to tick off its top attractions. From Foy's Lake to Patenga Beach and Paharika Jame Mosque, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 129 kilometers south-west of Dhaka, Khulna is another essential stop in Bangladesh. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Padmo Pukur, Rupsa Riverview and Tourlink BD.