Flying from Jeddah Airport (JED) to Sylhet Airport (ZYL): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Jeddah Airport to Sylhet Airport.
Sylhet is three hours ahead of Jeddah and follows the UTC+6 timezone.
To ensure you catch your JED to ZYL flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines offers direct flights from Jeddah Airport to Sylhet Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Sylhet — and maybe even more of Bangladesh if you have time.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for JED to ZYL flights is Biman Bangladesh Airlines.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Jeddah Airport to Sylhet Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between JED and ZYL include:
Hamad International Airport
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
Madinah Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jeddah Airport (JED) to Sylhet Airport (ZYL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Jeddah Airport to Sylhet Airport flight is $274. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $618. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from JED to ZYL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Jeddah Airport to Sylhet Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from JED to ZYL.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Jeddah Airport to Sylhet Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Jeddah Airport (JED)
Of all flights leaving Jeddah Airport, 75% land on time at their destination.
Jeddah Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Jeddah. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near JED? If you're boarding an early flight from Jeddah Airport to Sylhet Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sylhet Airport (ZYL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Jeddah Airport to Sylhet Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ZYL instead:
Getting from Sylhet Airport (ZYL) to central Sylhet
Sylhet Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Sylhet. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Sylhet Airport (ZYL)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Jeddah Airport to Sylhet Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Sylhet. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Jeddah Airport to Sylhet Airport, consider the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Sylhet, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from JED to ZYL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Bangladesh
You've seen Sylhet, now it's time to explore other parts of Bangladesh. Journey about 209 kilometres south-west to Dhaka to tick off its top attractions. From Mirpur Sher E Bangla National Cricket Stadium to ISKCON Temple and National Botanical Garden(Lack Deck), there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Bangladesh, head for Chittagong, about 290 kilometres south of Sylhet. Chattogram Marine Drive, Dakshin Kattali Sea Beach and Ethnological Museum are key highlights.