Rangpur Rangpur Division, Bangladesh Travel Guide
Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka serves as the main gateway to Bangladesh for international travelers. All foreign flights arrive here.
Saidpur Airport (SPD) is the nearest domestic airport to Rangpur city. It is located approximately 50 kilometers (31 miles) to the northwest of Rangpur in Nilphamari district.
Flights between Dhaka and Saidpur are generally available year-round.
No direct international flights operate to Saidpur (SPD). All international travelers must first fly into Dhaka (DAC).
Auto-rickshaws (CNG/tuk-tuks) and taxis are readily available outside Saidpur Airport terminal. Negotiate fare.
Allow sufficient transit time at DAC, especially for immigration, customs, luggage collection, and re-checking for domestic flights.
Negotiate auto-rickshaw/taxi fare with the driver before starting your journey from Saidpur Airport to Rangpur city.
If not flying to Saidpur, consider an inter-city bus or train from Dhaka to Rangpur after showing up at DAC.
Bangladesh Railway operates train services connecting Rangpur with Dhaka and other main urban centers like Lalmonirhat and Khulna. The Rangpur Express is a popular inter-city service.
An extensive network of private bus companies connects Rangpur to Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, Bogra, Dinajpur, and various other parts of Bangladesh.
Self-driving is generally not recommended for foreign tourists in Bangladesh. Road conditions vary, traffic is often chaotic, and aggressive driving is common.
Major highways connecting cities are generally in better condition, but rural roads can be poor, unpaved, or prone to damage during monsoon. High accident rates on Bangladeshi roads.
Rangpur is an inland city, so sea or river arrivals are not a main mode of getting around for reaching the city directly.
Immigration procedures at seaports are not applicable for Rangpur travelers, as it's an inland destination. Direct sea or river connections are not available.
Rangpur, being an inland city, has no major sea or river ports for passenger services.
Small local boats on rivers like the Teesta are for leisure or short trips, not main transport.
Direct sea or major river routes are not an option for reaching Rangpur.
Departure tax is typically included in the air ticket price for international flights originating from Dhaka. You do not usually pay it separately at the airport.
Saidpur Airport (SPD) offers basic facilities for departing travelers, similar to arrival facilities. Expect a waiting area, basic restrooms, and scarce food/drink options.
A small domestic airport with basic facilities. Limited waiting areas, few small shops or stalls selling snacks and drinks, and basic restrooms.
As a larger international airport, DAC offers more comprehensive facilities. These include duty-free shopping, various lounges, currency exchange counters, plus numerous food and beverage options.
A departure tax is typically included in the air ticket price for international flights originating from Dhaka. No specific exit fees apply for land travel or domestic air travel.
Always confirm your flight, bus, or train schedule on the eve of departure, as timings can occasionally change in Bangladesh.
