Dhaka is the main capital of Bangladesh. It is the largest and the most populated capital in Bangladesh. It is one of the main tourist attractions in the world that attracts thousand of visitors every year. It takes around three hours to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Dhaka. This will differ based on the airlines and routes taken as well. Considering Traveloka Lifestyle SuperApp offers various airline options such as Singapore Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Scoot, and AirAsia, you have plenty to choose from. The main airport operating in Dhaka is Shahjalal International Airport (DAC). Popular accommodations are available in Dhaka including Hotel Seven Star, White Palace Hotel, and Hotel Gulshan Place 65. Top attractions one should not miss visiting including Lalbagh Fort, Dhakeshwari Temple, and Bangladesh National Parliament.

When is the best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Dhaka

Dhaka has a very stable weather, where it is relatively dry for the most part. The best period to travel to Dhaka is from early March to early April and from late October to mid November. The temperature always varies from 14 to 34 degrees Celcius. It rarely goes below 11 degrees Celsius or goes above 36 degrees Celcius.

Operating airlines available in Traveloka Lifestyle SuperApp including both domestic and international carriers. Such airlines include Firefly, Jetstar, Malindo Air, Philippine Airlines, Air France, Malaysia Airlines, Korean Air, Emirates, and many more. For further information in regards to travel safety during the pandemic can be referred to Traveloka’s travel requirements and regulations during COVID-19.

What are the main airports available in Dhaka

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)

The Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is the main airport operating in Bangladesh - providing various routes for both domestic and international. It is 6 km away from the main city. The trip via car or any public land transportation will take around 10 minutes from the airport to the main city. The traveling time will only differ depending on the traffic condition at the time of the travel.

Highlights in Dhaka

Lalbagh Fort - Located in Lalbagh in the Dhaka Old Town, Lalbagh Fort is the most famous historical fort in Bangladesh. Also called Fort Aurangabad, this attraction is a Mughal Empire remnant which was built in the year 1678 by a Mughal prince. The fort construction was left incomplete during the 1700s due to unfortunate events throughout the construction period. Lalbagh Fort consists of a three-domed mosque, the Tomb of Pari-Bibi, Residence of the Governor, the South Gate and secret tunnels. Exquisite details of the interior and architecture can be viewed at the mosque and the tomb. The mosque is still actively in use and can be accessed for free, whereas the rest of the fort is accessible for only 200 TK.

Dhakeshwari Temple - Only one kilometer away from Lalbagh Fort is the Dhakeshwari Temple. It is the main Hindu temple in Dhaka which has a unique architectural style influenced by Arakanese religion and deities from Tantric Buddhism of the Maghs. Dhakeshwari Temple buildings consist of four small buildings of equal size with beautiful floral and motif carvings on the wooden doors. The temple is opened for free to everyone except between 2 pm to 4 pm.

Bangladesh National Parliament - Bangladesh National Parliament is also known as Jatiyo Sangsad Bhaban in Bengali. Designed by a famous American architect, the locals regarded it as a masterpiece due to its stunning and unique architecture. Visitors will find modern-looking concrete buildings with circular windows and doors, designed to combine old and new architectural elements, by the Crescent Lake.

Travel tips to Dhaka

Keep Your Accommodation Address with You

This might sound ridiculous but it is important nonetheless. We tend to underestimate ourselves and assume we have it all in our heads. It is best to have it with you at all times because when you need a specific direction back, you can refer to it easily. It is best to keep it on paper as well because you will never know when the handy-dandy technology will fail you when you need it the most.

Less is Best when Traveling

We are not going minimalist here, but minimalism can help you get more things done. In order to determine how many you should bring with you, you should always go back to the question of where and what. Where are you going? What will you be doing? This will bring you back to the consideration if you do a lot of walking, then it is best to bring something you are comfortable with. The key example is to wear your everyday clothes because you know what you are comfortable with to go about your day. Don’t overthink too much on a “just in case” situation because that is the number one trap to bring more with you and in the end, it will just make your bag heavier with things you can either reuse or get easier there.

Travel Insurance

Be it whether you are traveling domestic or international, it is important to gear yourself up with travel insurance. Traveloka itself provides travel insurance from Chubbs. This is pretty much self-explanatory because you will never expect what could happen when you are abroad. Even if you are traveling domestically, should things go out of your control such as accidents or sickness, you will have the leverage of insurance coverage.

How to Book with Traveloka Lifestyle SuperApp

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Booking might be hard on certain online travel agency platforms, but Traveloka has its ways of making it easy for customers to book their flights. 

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