Khulna: 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.
Khulna is a city of 1.5 million people in Bangladesh (Khulna Division), 8 m (26 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Jessore Airport (JSR), 59 km (37 mi) from the centre. It has 1 railway station on record, including Khulna railway station. Our booking partner lists 9 places to stay.
Key facts
Daylight in Khulna runs from about 10 h 47 min a day in late December to 13 h 35 min in late June (computed for 22.81° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
Khulna is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jessore Airport (JSR), 59 km (37 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Barisal Airport (BZL, 76 km).
Flights to Khulna: every airport, routes and times
By rail: stations on record include Khulna railway station. Trains to Khulna
Buses to Khulna · Driving and car hire
Where to stay
Our booking partner lists 9 places to stay in Khulna. Of the 7 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (3). Guests have left 216 reviews in total.
Hotels in Khulna: the full picture, and book
Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Dhaka, 132 km — trains · buses · car rental · tours
- Kolkata, 126 km (India) — trains · buses · car rental · tours
- Chattogram, 239 km — flights · trains · buses · car rental · tours
- Gazipur, 159 km — flights · trains · buses · tours
- Jamshedpur, 346 km (India)
- Dhanbad, 338 km (India)
- Rangpur, 328 km — flights
- Howrah, 130 km (India) — trains · tours
- Rajshahi, 200 km — flights · tours
- Comilla, 181 km — flights · trains · tours
Common questions
Which airport serves Khulna?
Jessore Airport (JSR), 59 km (37 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How big is Khulna?
About 1.5 million people live in Khulna, across 60 km² (GeoNames and Wikidata).
What time zone is Khulna in?
Asia/Dhaka, currently UTC+6.
What currency is used in Khulna?
The Taka (BDT). Traffic drives on the left.
How many hotels are there in Khulna?
Our booking partner lists 9 places to stay in Khulna, bookable on this site.
Which cities are near Khulna?
Dhaka (132 km), Kolkata (126 km), Chattogram (239 km), Gazipur (159 km), Jamshedpur (346 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.