Which airlines fly to Dhaka?

China Southern, Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Dhaka from Australia according to our data. China Southern is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Dhaka. Keep in mind that there are 12 different airlines that fly to Dhaka on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Australia to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl?

China Eastern, Singapore Airlines, and Batik Air are the most popular carriers operating from Australia to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

How long does it take to fly to Dhaka?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Australia, such as Perth or Melbourne, and flying into Dhaka, then you can expect flight times to average 10h 50m and 14h 20m, respectively.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Australia to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Australia to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl Airport?

As of October 2026, there are 12 operators available to choose from for flights from Australia to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Australia to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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11:30 - 22:00ADL Adelaide-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

15h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

12:50 - 09:55DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-ADL Adelaide

16h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$855China Southern

Sun, 24 Jan - Wed, 17 Feb

01:50 - 13:00MEL Melbourne-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

40h 10m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Kunming Changshui

14:00 - 14:05DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-MEL Melbourne

43h 05m2 stops Kunming Changshui Shanghai Pu Dong

$970China Eastern

Tue, 2 Feb - Fri, 5 Mar

01:50 - 13:00MEL Melbourne-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

40h 10m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Kunming Changshui

14:00 - 10:00DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-MEL Melbourne

39h 00m2 stops Kunming Changshui Shanghai Pu Dong

$974China Eastern

Tue, 2 Feb - Fri, 5 Mar

22:05 - 22:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

28h 55m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

23:25 - 20:25DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

16h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$981China Southern

Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

10:15 - 22:40ADL Adelaide-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

16h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi

23:55 - 08:50DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-ADL Adelaide

28h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

$984Singapore Airlines

Wed, 24 Feb - Thu, 25 Mar

10:15 - 22:40ADL Adelaide-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

16h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi

23:55 - 08:50DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-ADL Adelaide

28h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

$986Singapore Airlines

Wed, 24 Feb - Thu, 25 Mar

16:15 - 23:40PER Perth-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

33h 25m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

00:50 - 15:15DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-PER Perth

12h 25m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,023Malaysia Airlines

Tue, 23 Feb - Thu, 25 Feb

16:15 - 23:40PER Perth-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

33h 25m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

00:50 - 15:15DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-PER Perth

12h 25m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,026Malaysia Airlines

Tue, 23 Feb - Thu, 25 Feb

17:05 - 22:40PER Perth-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

31h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi

19:15 - 16:35DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-PER Perth

19h 20m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Singapore Changi

$1,046Multiple Airlines

Fri, 19 Feb - Mon, 22 Mar

10:45 - 13:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

32h 10m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Chennai

11:45 - 18:50DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 05m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Chennai Singapore Changi

$1,054Multiple Airlines

Fri, 23 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

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13:00 - 13:00MEL Melbourne-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

29h 00m2 stops Nanjing Lukou Intl Kunming Changshui

14:00 - 10:00DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-MEL Melbourne

39h 00m2 stops Kunming Changshui Shanghai Pu Dong

$968China Eastern

Sat, 17 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

13:00 - 13:00MEL Melbourne-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

29h 00m3 stops Nanjing Lukou Intl Xi'an Xianyang Kunming Changshui

14:00 - 14:05DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-MEL Melbourne

19h 05m2 stops Kunming Changshui Shanghai Pu Dong

$970China Eastern

Sat, 17 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

17:20 - 22:10PER Perth-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

30h 50m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

23:10 - 21:35DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-PER Perth

20h 25m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

$1,100Multiple Airlines

Thu, 15 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

10:45 - 22:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

16h 25m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

16:15 - 18:50DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

21h 35m2 stops Chennai Singapore Changi

$1,125Multiple Airlines

Sun, 18 Oct - Wed, 18 Nov

17:20 - 00:10PER Perth-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

32h 50m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

01:10 - 05:40DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-PER Perth

26h 30m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,132Batik Air

Thu, 15 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct

10:20 - 22:00BNE Brisbane-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

15h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

23:25 - 21:10DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-BNE Brisbane

17h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,162China Southern

Fri, 16 Oct - Mon, 30 Nov

10:20 - 22:00BNE Brisbane-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

15h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

23:25 - 21:10DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-BNE Brisbane

17h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,163China Southern

Fri, 16 Oct - Mon, 30 Nov

09:50 - 00:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

19h 20m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

01:10 - 06:55DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 45m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,227Batik Air

Fri, 16 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

17:10 - 11:30MEL Melbourne-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

23h 20m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

13:00 - 16:00DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-MEL Melbourne

22h 00m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

$1,285SriLankan Airlines

Wed, 14 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

17:10 - 11:30MEL Melbourne-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

23h 20m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

13:00 - 16:00DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-MEL Melbourne

22h 00m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

$1,285SriLankan Airlines

Wed, 14 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

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22:15 - 09:15BNE Brisbane-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

15h 00mdirect

11:30 - 22:15DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-BNE Brisbane

6h 45mdirect

$9,481Delta

Tue, 5 Jan - Thu, 11 Feb

18:55 - 05:50BNE Brisbane-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

14h 55mdirect

13:50 - 01:05DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-BNE Brisbane

7h 15mdirect

$9,520Delta

Tue, 5 Jan - Wed, 10 Feb

06:40 - 17:00BNE Brisbane-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

14h 20mdirect

21:10 - 08:15DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-BNE Brisbane

7h 05mdirect

$9,593Delta

Tue, 5 Jan - Wed, 10 Feb

01:40 - 12:55BNE Brisbane-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

15h 15mdirect

16:50 - 03:40DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-BNE Brisbane

6h 50mdirect

$9,598Delta

Mon, 4 Jan - Tue, 9 Feb

17:45 - 04:15BNE Brisbane-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

14h 30mdirect

18:20 - 05:05DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-BNE Brisbane

6h 45mdirect

$9,712Delta

Tue, 5 Jan - Wed, 10 Feb

13:55 - 00:25BNE Brisbane-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

14h 30mdirect

17:35 - 04:15DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-BNE Brisbane

6h 40mdirect

$9,722Delta

Tue, 5 Jan - Wed, 10 Feb

07:45 - 19:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

16h 30mdirect

21:25 - 08:35DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

6h 10mdirect

$10,144Delta

Tue, 5 Jan - Fri, 12 Feb

16:30 - 03:20SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

15h 50mdirect

06:10 - 17:35DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

6h 25mdirect

$10,248Delta

Thu, 17 Dec - Thu, 7 Jan

04:30 - 15:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

16h 10mdirect

19:55 - 06:45DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

5h 50mdirect

$10,418Delta

Wed, 16 Dec - Thu, 7 Jan

14:25 - 01:20SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

15h 55mdirect

10:15 - 21:40DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

6h 25mdirect

$10,431Delta

Tue, 22 Dec - Fri, 15 Jan

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China Southern flights from Australia to Dhaka

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China Southern

24 Jan

ADL11:30Adelaide

15h 00m

1 stop

DAC22:00Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

17 Feb

DAC12:50Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

16h 35m

1 stop

ADL09:55Adelaide

$855

China Southern

9 Nov

SYD22:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 55m

1 stop

DAC22:00Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

16 Nov

DAC23:25Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

16h 00m

1 stop

SYD20:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

$981

China Southern

9 Nov

SYD15:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

35h 50m

1 stop

DAC22:00Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

16 Nov

DAC23:25Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

16h 00m

1 stop

SYD20:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

$983

China Eastern flights from Australia to Dhaka

Our best China Eastern deals on Australia to Dhaka flight tickets

China Eastern

17 Oct

MEL13:00Melbourne

29h 00m

2 stops

DAC13:00Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

30 Oct

DAC14:00Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

39h 00m

2 stops

MEL10:00Melbourne

$968

China Eastern

18 Nov

SYD11:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

30h 50m

2 stops

DAC13:00Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

26 Nov

DAC14:00Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

39h 00m

2 stops

SYD10:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

$978

China Eastern

15 Oct

SYD11:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

55h 00m

2 stops

DAC13:00Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

6 Nov

DAC14:00Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

38h 00m

2 stops

SYD09:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

$984

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AdelaideDhaka

ADL Adelaide - DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

ADLDAC

Adelaide

Sun 24/1

11:30-22:00

1 stop15h 00m

Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

Wed 17/2

12:50-09:55

1 stop16h 35m

$855

MelbourneDhaka

MEL Melbourne - DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

MELDAC

Melbourne

Tue 2/2

01:50-13:00

2 stops40h 10m

Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

Fri 5/3

14:00-14:05

2 stops43h 05m

$970

MelbourneDhaka

MEL Melbourne - DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

MELDAC

Melbourne

Tue 2/2

01:50-13:00

2 stops40h 10m

Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

Fri 5/3

14:00-10:00

2 stops39h 00m

$974

SydneyDhaka

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

SYDDAC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/11

22:05-22:00

1 stop28h 55m

Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

Mon 16/11

23:25-20:25

1 stop16h 00m

$981

AdelaideDhaka

ADL Adelaide - DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

ADLDAC

Adelaide

Wed 24/2

10:15-22:40

1 stop16h 55m

Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

Thu 25/3

23:55-08:50

1 stop28h 25m

$984

AdelaideDhaka

ADL Adelaide - DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

ADLDAC

Adelaide

Wed 24/2

10:15-22:40

1 stop16h 55m

Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

Thu 25/3

23:55-08:50

1 stop28h 25m

$986

PerthDhaka

PER Perth - DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

PERDAC

Perth

Tue 23/2

16:15-23:40

1 stop33h 25m

Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

Thu 25/2

00:50-15:15

1 stop12h 25m

$1,023

PerthDhaka

PER Perth - DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

PERDAC

Perth

Tue 23/2

16:15-23:40

1 stop33h 25m

Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

Thu 25/2

00:50-15:15

1 stop12h 25m

$1,026

PerthDhaka

PER Perth - DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

PERDAC

Perth

Fri 19/2

17:05-22:40

1 stop31h 35m

Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

Mon 22/3

19:15-16:35

2 stops19h 20m

$1,046

SydneyDhaka

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

SYDDAC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/10

10:45-13:55

2 stops32h 10m

Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

Sun 1/11

11:45-18:50

3 stops26h 05m

$1,054

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Dhaka?

If you’re not able to fly to Dhaka in February, then March is your next best option. Flight prices from Australia to Dhaka during March average around $1,105.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Dhaka?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Dhaka from Australia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Dhaka for around $1,279 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Dhaka from Australia for as low as $1,172 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Australia to Dhaka flights?

You could potentially save up to 12% on your flight if you consider stops on a Australia to Dhaka flight.

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Best price found	$448
Fastest flight time	10h 50m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat
Airports in Dhaka	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Dhaka from Australia in the past 72 hours is $448. The best return flight deal from Australia to Dhaka found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $855.

The fastest flight from Australia to Dhaka takes 10h 50m

Direct flights go from Australia to Dhaka on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There is 1 airport in Dhaka. From Australia there are direct flights to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl (DAC).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Australia to Dhaka

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Australia to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Australia to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl Airport?
As of October 2026, there are 12 operators available to choose from for flights from Australia to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Australia to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Australia to Dhaka

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
China Southern	PriceFrom $643	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 176 reviews	Search China Southern flights
AirAsia	PriceFrom $722	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 235 reviews	Search AirAsia flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $762	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,513 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom $775	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 319 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $823	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,623 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Batik Air	PriceFrom $834	Free cancellation	Rating 5.8 88 reviews	Search Batik Air flights
Air India	PriceFrom $868	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,915 reviews	Search Air India flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $913	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 245 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
SriLankan Airlines	PriceFrom $961	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 88 reviews	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Thai Airways	PriceFrom $989	Free cancellation	Rating 7.9 427 reviews	Search Thai Airways flights

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