How to get fromMale Airport (MLE) to Dhakaby plane, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Male Airport (MLE) to Dhaka by plane, train, or bus

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Fly to Shahjalal International Airport
best
1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)plane MLE - DAC
5h 42m
$236–360
Fly to Sandwip, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Sandwip (SDW)plane MLE - SDW
2. Take the train from Noakhali to Dhakatrain
22h 42m
$180–705
Fly to Agartala, train
1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Agartala (IXA)plane MLE - IXA
2. Take the train from Azampur to Dhakatrain
18h 29m
$207–540
Fly to Osmani International Airport, train
1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Osmani International Airport (ZYL)plane MLE - ZYL
2. Take the train from Sylhet to Dhakatrain
13h 52m
$332–683
Fly to Shah Amanat International Airport, train
1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP)plane MLE - CGP
2. Take the train from Chattogram to Dhakatrain
12h 42m
$340–702
Fly to Jessore Airport, train
1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Jessore Airport (JSR)plane MLE - JSR
2. Take the train from Jashore to Bhanga Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from Bhanga Junction to Dhakatrain
13h 50m
$331–822
Fly to Barisal Airport, bus
1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Barisal Airport (BZL)plane MLE - BZL
2. Take the bus from Barishal to Dhakabus
12h 33m

Velana International Airport (MLE) to Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) flights

15Weekly Planes

6h 33mAverage Duration

$211Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,855.5 km
Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Male Airport (MLE), Maldives and Dhaka, Bangladesh?

US-Bangla, Maldivian, and two other airlines fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) twice daily.

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Dhaka(opens in a new window), Bangladesh(opens in a new window)

Dhaka, formerly known as Dacca, is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh. It is the ninth-largest and seventh-most densely populated city in the world. Dhaka is a megacity, and has a population of 10.2 million residents as of 2022, and a population of over 22.4 million residents in Dhaka Metropolitan Area. It is widely considered to be the most densely populated built-up urban area in the world. Dhaka is the most important cultural, economic, and scientific hub of Eastern South Asia, as well as a major Muslim-majority city. Dhaka ranks third in South Asia and 39th in the world in terms of GDP. Lying on the Ganges Delta, it is bounded by the Buriganga, Turag, Dhaleshwari and Shitalakshya rivers. Dhaka is also the largest Bengali-speaking city in the world.

Things to do in Dhaka

Shishu Park(Opens in a new window)

The Dhaka Shishu Park is one of the many children's amusement parks in Dhaka City along with many other privately operated entertainment parks and amusement centres in Dhaka. It is located in the Shahbag area of Dhaka City in Bangladesh. The Bengali name 'Shishu Park' translates to 'Children's Park' in English. The Shishu Park is closed to visitors and the public at the moment, due to ongoing expansion, modernisation and renovation work, including a large underground car park, additional rides, etc.

Places to stay in Dhaka

Asia Hotel & Resorts(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

HOTEL THE CAPITAL LTD.(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

InterContinental Dhaka by IHG(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Sky City Hotel Dhaka(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

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