Airports Near Maulavi Bāzār
The closest airports to Maulavi Bāzār, Bangladesh: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.
The nearest airport to Maulavi Bāzār, Bangladesh is Shamshernagar Airport (ZHM), about 9 mi (14 km) away — roughly 29 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Osmany International Airport (ZYL).
| Code | Airport | Distance | Transfer | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZHM | Shamshernagar AirportShamshernagar, Bangladesh | 9 mi / 14 km | 29 min | Regional |
| IXN | Khowai AirportKhowai, India | 31 mi / 50 km | 56 min | Regional |
| ZYL | Osmany International AirportSylhet, Bangladesh | 34 mi / 54 km | 1 hr | International |
| IXA | Agartala AirportAgartala, India | 53 mi / 86 km | 1 hr 36 min | Regional |
| AJL | Lengpui AirportAizawl, India | 70 mi / 112 km | 2 hr 5 min | Regional |
| CLA | Comilla AirportComilla, Bangladesh | 81 mi / 131 km | 1 hr 54 min | Regional |
| IXS | Silchar AirportSilchar, India | 81 mi / 131 km | 1 hr 54 min | Regional |
| SHL | Shillong AirportShillong, India | 85 mi / 137 km | 1 hr 59 min | Regional |
Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.
Which airport is best?
For the shortest transfer, Shamshernagar Airport (ZHM) is the most convenient at about 9 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Osmany International Airport (ZYL) (34 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 Maulavi Bāzār. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with ZHM.
Hotels near the airport
For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near ZHM 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 Maulavi Bāzār is Shamshernagar Airport (ZHM), about 9 mi (14 km) away — roughly 29 min by road.