Medina to Dhaka (MED–DAC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MED–DAC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Saudia and Biman Bangladesh Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 3,177 miles in approximately 5h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV Saudia | 5 | 777 | 5h55 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| BG Biman Bangladesh Airlines | 2 | 789 | 6h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MED: +03 · DAC: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Medina, it's 9:00 PM in Dhaka.
Saudi passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh for up to 30 days, costing $51. This is available at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka and Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP) in Chittagong. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Bring a passport photo, return ticket, and hotel booking confirmation. An e-visa is also available at visa.gov.bd for advance processing (same cost, 3 to 5 business days).
Saudi Arabia hosts a large Bangladeshi diaspora (over 2 million workers), making this a heavily traveled corridor. For business visits, the visa on arrival covers meetings and conferences. For employment, a work visa must be obtained at the Bangladesh Embassy in Riyadh before travel. The 30-day tourist/business visa can be extended at the Immigration and Passport Office in Dhaka for another 30 days.
Direct flights from Riyadh to Dhaka run about 5 hours on Saudia, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, and flynas. Jeddah to Dhaka runs about 5 hours 30 minutes. Multiple daily frequencies given the large worker population. Bangladesh uses the Bangladeshi taka (BDT), trading at roughly 33 BDT per SAR 1. Card payments work at hotels and larger establishments in Dhaka and Chittagong. Carry cash for rickshaws, local restaurants, and markets. No mandatory vaccinations, but polio vaccination proof may be requested if arriving from a polio-endemic region. CNG auto-rickshaws are the cheapest way around Dhaka, while Uber and Pathao (local ride-hail) operate in major cities.
MED–DAC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MED to DAC
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) and Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) are connected by nonstop service from Biman Bangladesh Airlines and Saudia. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MED to DAC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MED to DAC ranges from 5 hours 55 minutes to 6 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,177 miles (5,112 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via AUH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.