Which airport should I fly into for Barisāl?

For long-haul and international flights, Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) is the main gateway near Barisāl. The closest airport, Barisal Airport (BZL), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Barisāl?

The nearest is about 8 mi (13 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Barisāl?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Barisāl

The closest airports to Barisāl, Bangladesh: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Barisāl, Bangladesh is Barisal Airport (BZL), about 8 mi (13 km) away — roughly 27 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
BZL	Barisal AirportBarisal, Bangladesh	8 mi / 13 km	27 min	Regional
CLA	Comilla AirportComilla, Bangladesh	73 mi / 117 km	1 hr 41 min	Regional
DAC	Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International AirportDhaka, Bangladesh	79 mi / 127 km	1 hr 50 min	International
JSR	Jessore AirportJashahor, Bangladesh	84 mi / 135 km	1 hr 57 min	Regional
CGP	Shah Amanat International AirportChittagong, Bangladesh	98 mi / 157 km	2 hr 16 min	International
IXA	Agartala AirportAgartala, India	99 mi / 159 km	2 hr 18 min	Regional
CCU	Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International AirportKolkata, India	122 mi / 197 km	2 hr 51 min	International
IXN	Khowai AirportKhowai, India	122 mi / 197 km	2 hr 51 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Barisal Airport (BZL) is the most convenient at about 8 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) (79 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Barisāl. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with BZL.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near BZL saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Barisāl is Barisal Airport (BZL), about 8 mi (13 km) away — roughly 27 min by road.