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  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Bangladesh",
    "addressLocality": "Dhaka"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Biman Bangladesh",
    "US-Bangla Airlines",
    "Novoair"
  ],
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "150 minutes"
    }
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  "city": "Dhaka",
  "code": "DAC",
  "connection_tips": "Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) serves as the primary gateway to Bangladesh, and navigating it successfully requires careful planning due to ongoing infrastructure projects and the city's notorious traffic. The airport complex currently operates with three main structures: Terminal 1 (ground floor) handles international arrivals, Terminal 2 (first floor) manages international departures, and a separate single-story Domestic Terminal is located to the left. If you are connecting from an international flight to a domestic one, you must clear immigration, collect your bags, and pass through customs before walking or taking a short shuttle to the Domestic Terminal. Be prepared for manual arrival and departure forms, so keeping a pen handy is a must. Unauthorized 'helpers' may offer assistance with bags; it is best to politely decline and stick to official airline staff.\n\nDhaka's traffic is legendary for its unpredictability. For international departures, it is strongly advised to arrive at the airport at least four hours early. A journey from central Dhaka that typically takes 45 minutes can easily stretch to over two hours during peak periods or rainy weather. For ground transport, Uber and Pathao (a local ride-sharing app) are the most reliable and transparent options, with designated pickup points just outside the arrivals canopy.\n\nAlternatively, use the 'Prepaid Taxi' booths inside the arrivals hall to secure a fixed rate and avoid haggling. While there is an airport railway station across the road, it is often crowded and difficult to navigate with heavy luggage. Inside the terminal, the Balaka Lounge and City Bank American Express Lounge offer comfortable environments for transit passengers. Note that free Wi-Fi usually requires a local phone number for an OTP, so purchasing a local SIM card (Grameenphone or Robi) immediately after customs is highly recommended.",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Dhaka's airport can get sweltering at this airport.",
    "VIP lounge day passes offer a quiet escape with reliable Wi\u2011Fi and showers.",
    "Arrive 4 hours early for international departures due to Dhaka's notorious traffic delays.",
    "Purchase local SIM card (Grameenphone/Robi) immediately as free Wi-Fi requires local number.",
    "Use Uber or Pathao ride-sharing for transparent pricing to avoid taxi haggling."
  ],
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  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
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  "iataCode": "DAC",
  "icao": "VGZR",
  "international": true,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 23.843,
  "layover_planner_info": "Food courts, duty-free, lounges.",
  "longitude": 90.398,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 150,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Airline counters in departure halls.",
  "name": "Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport",
  "region": "Asia",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "CGP",
      "name": "Chattogram"
    },
    {
      "code": "ZHM",
      "name": "Shamshernagar Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "ZYL",
      "name": "Osmany International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "BZL",
      "name": "Barisal Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "CLA",
      "name": "Comilla Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "CXB",
      "name": "Cox's Bazar Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is organized around adjacent Terminal 1 (international) and Terminal 2 (primarily domestic), with a VIP complex on the north side and Terminal 3 under construction just east of the current buildings. Terminal 1 handles most international departures and arrivals, using upper-level departures and lower-level arrivals linked by escalators and elevators. Terminal 2 mirrors that split-level layout but serves domestic airlines, and the two terminals connect via a short covered walkway at the departures level as well as ground-side curb space.\n\nExpect a 5\u20138 minute walk between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, depending on crowding; inside each terminal, walking from check-in to the furthest gate usually takes 8\u201312 minutes. Arriving passengers can transfer landside by following bilingual signage to the between-terminal corridor, while checked-through international-to-domestic connections sometimes allow supervised transfers airside when coordinated with the carrier. Terminal 3 construction occasionally alters curb traffic, so allow buffer time for drop-offs.\n\nSecurity screening occurs before passport control in Terminal 1 and before boarding zones in Terminal 2. Lines routinely build during late-night bank departures for the Middle East and Asia; 30\u201360 minute waits are common in those peaks, while daytime off-peak waits hover around 15\u201325 minutes. Secondary document checks can occur at the gate for U.S., U.K., or Schengen-bound flights. Immigration for arrivals is manual and can be slow at peak times; dedicated counters exist for Bangladeshi nationals, foreign passport holders, and diplomats, with customs inspection immediately after baggage claim.\n\nAmenities include multiple lounges: the Balaka Executive Lounge (Terminal 1), MTB lounge space near the duty-free zone, and airline lounges for premium passengers. Food courts with Bangladeshi and international options sit on the mezzanine of Terminal 1 and in the departure lounge of Terminal 2, alongside prayer rooms, pharmacies, currency exchange desks, and duty-free shops. Wi\u2011Fi coverage is improving but can be inconsistent, so travelers often rely on local SIM kiosks landside. Elevators, ramps, tactile paving in newer areas, and wheelchair services arranged through airlines provide accessibility support.\n\nFamily-friendly facilities include baby-care rooms near several gates in Terminal 1 and at least one nursing room in Terminal 2's departure lounge. Stroller access is available via elevators near the central atrium, and family restrooms are colocated with standard washrooms. Large seating bays make it easy to keep groups together, and bottled water vendors and pharmacies near the check-in halls help parents restock essentials before flights.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shahjalal_International_Airport"
}