Gazipur: how to get there and around
Airports, stations, ports, where the hotels are and what the numbers say, from public data rather than a brochure.
Gazipur is a city of 2.7 million people in Bangladesh (Dhaka Division), 12 m (39 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre. Our booking partner lists 7 places to stay.
Key facts
Daylight in Gazipur runs from about 10 h 42 min a day in late December to 13 h 40 min in late June (computed for 24° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
Gazipur is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA, 84 km).
Flights to Gazipur: every airport, routes and times
Buses to Gazipur · Driving and car hire
Where to stay
Our booking partner lists 7 places to stay in Gazipur. Of the 4 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (2). Guests have left 82 reviews in total.
Hotels in Gazipur: the full picture, and book
Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Dhaka, 32 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Kolkata, 264 km (India) — flights · trains · buses · car rental · tours
- Chattogram, 234 km — flights · trains · buses · car rental · tours
- Khulna, 159 km — flights · trains · buses · tours
- Rangpur, 227 km — flights · trains · buses · tours
- Howrah, 267 km (India) — flights · trains · buses · tours
- Guwahati, 277 km (India) — flights · trains · buses · car rental · tours
- Rajshahi, 189 km — flights · trains · buses · tours
- Comilla, 98 km — trains · buses · car rental · tours
- Mohammadpur, 216 km — flights · trains · buses · tours
Common questions
Which airport serves Gazipur?
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How big is Gazipur?
About 2.7 million people live in Gazipur (GeoNames).
What time zone is Gazipur in?
Asia/Dhaka, currently UTC+6.
What currency is used in Gazipur?
The Taka (BDT). Traffic drives on the left.
How many hotels are there in Gazipur?
Our booking partner lists 7 places to stay in Gazipur, bookable on this site.
Which cities are near Gazipur?
Dhaka (32 km), Kolkata (264 km), Chattogram (234 km), Khulna (159 km), Rangpur (227 km).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.