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Zia International (DAC)
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Zia International (DAC)

Zia International (DAC) is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

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60 min minimum connection

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Lounge and wellness data available

Best current lounge for recovery: MTB Air Lounge is your best option, located on the 2nd floor of the International Terminal after security with shower facilities and complimentary access via Lounge Key or Priority Pass. The Intercontinental Dhaka Balaka Executive Lounge also offers showers but operates on pay-per-use basis; it's accessed via the 2nd floor after immigration. Both lounges support shower recovery for jetlag management..

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Dhaka transport context

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41 destinations

12 award routes sampled from this airport.

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About Zia International

Zia International (DAC) is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

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Airport Facilities

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Quiet Zones

Terminal 1, near international arrivals area

Showers

Terminal 2, near business class lounges

Healthy Dining
Fast Track
Priority Pass (4)
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Award Availability

Best miles redemptions from Zia International (DAC)

12 routes
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13K
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Muscat
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18K
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Hanoi
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Doha
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Dubai
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18K
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Bangkok
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18K
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Singapore
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19K
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Beijing
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23K
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Istanbul
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25K
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Kuala Lumpur
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25K
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Jetlag by Origin

Flight quality scores for routes arriving at Zia International

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South Asia

13 routes

95 · Minimal
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Southeast Asia

4 routes

85 · Minimal
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East Asia

5 routes

80 · Minimal
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Middle East

11 routes

74 · Moderate
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Africa

2 routes

70 · Moderate

Airport Operations

Total Routes
43
Daily Departures
140

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Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
14 / 323,198 m46 mAsphalt

Frequently Asked Questions

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Zia International (DAC) offers direct flights to 41 destinations across 5 continents. This makes it a major hub for both domestic and international travel.