Search Flights from Hiroshima to Dhaka

Hiroshima, which means “broad island” in Japanese, is the first city which put its stamp on world history because of the nuclear attack it suffered. The city is the largest city in Chūgoku region and is located 56 kilometers of Hiroshima Airport. It is possible to reach the airport from the city center by using a bus, taxi or renting a car.

Limousine Bus

You can have a touristic trip by passing through the most beautiful corners of the city thanks to the limousine buses providing a budget-friendly and comfortable transportation to the airport from Hiroshima city center. Limousine buses operating every day follow two different routes whose destinations are the same. One of these routes follows the north of the city while the other follows the central route. On the both routes, you will be fascinated by many historical places and the famous Peace Memorial Park offering a visual feat with more than 300 cherry trees. The buses depart when they are full and there is no standing passenger in the buses.

The cost of travelling to the airport by a limousine bus is around 1.340 Japanese Yen. You can buy your ticket from the terminal in the city center for your all urban transportations. The travel between the airport and departure point of the buses takes about 53 minutes but you can take off early because the traffic may sometimes be heavy.

Train – Bus

Even though there is not a railway network connecting the city center to the airport, you can take the train from the city and arrive at the JR Shiraichi station in 50 minutes. This station is very close to the airport. The ticket price of the buses called Geiyo, which carries passengers to the airport from the station, is 390 Japanese Yen and these buses reach the airport in about 15 minutes. When you follow this route, you are not affected by the traffic jam of the Sanyo Expressway which is the busiest road to the airport.

In order to get on the train, you need to use “Rail Pass” and “JR-west Rail Pass” which are not valid on buses. You can buy these cards while getting on the train. The amount you haven't used can be refunded if you deliver the card at the airport.

Taxi

Although there are many taxi stands in the city, you can easily find a taxi while you are on the roadside. If the light of the taxi sign is on, it means that the taxi is available. The left doors of the taxis are opened automatically. After telling the driver where you will go, you can follow the fare that you will pay from the taximeter. Travelling to the airport from Hiroshima city center costs about 13000-17000 Japanese Yen, which equals to 15-200 USD. An additional amount is demanded for night transfers.

Car Rental

If you prefer renting a car for your transportation to the airport from Hiroshima city center, you can benefit from the special offers and discounts of car rental companies if you make an online reservation by choosing a car rental company. There are many international car rental companies like Europcar, Orix, Hertz, Budget and Sky offering car rental services in the city. You can also ask help from your hotel about finding a reliable local company. The cost of renting a car varies depending on the model and size of the vehicle you choose.

Airport Information

Hiroshima International Airport, which is located in the southwest of Japan, is situated on a hill having a wonderful view of the Chūgoku Mountains and Seto Inland Sea. The airport welcomes 3.5 million passengers every year. It is the biggest airport of the region. It is located in the east and approximately 56 kilometers of the city center. The airport, which has a 3000 km-long airfield, offers domestic and international flights. There are charter flights to Alaska and Hawaii from the airport.

Hiroshima International Airport has three floors in total. On the first floor, there are areas where the traditional Japanese products are exhibited. The second floor is home to Hiroshima Bank, foreign exchange points like Travelex and check-in counters. There are stores and food areas on the third floor of the airport.

Sankeien Garden, which covers over 175000 square meters, is renowned for its seasonal beauty and is home to a festival in the autumn season, is very close to the airport and adds a different panorama to the airport.

There is no train station since the airport has an unusual location for Japan. At the airport, there are many services offered to the passengers like playgrounds for children, duty-free shop, lost and found office, free internet access, charger, ATM, foreign exchange office etc. The airport has also a large parking area.

Travelling to Dhaka from Hazrat Shahjalal Airport is practical and easy. As you can travel to the city center by renting a car with a private driver or benefitting from taxi companies; it is possible to get on a bus and reach the city center by paying 5 Taka.

The public transportation network in Dhaka isn’t very developed and the means of public transportation aren’t generally preferred because of the insufficient security measures in the city. For your transportation in the city, the most convenient and economical means of transportation that you can take advantage of during your visit are rickshaws working with taxi system.

In addition to these, you can rent a car with a driver or use buses for your shorter distance travels.

Bus

When you leave the terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal Airport and walk for 5 minutes, you will see a small bus station. From this station, buses operate at frequent intervals and carry passengers to Dhaka. The fare you need to pay in order to get one of the buses that pick passengers up on Airport Road is 5 Taka by 2016. It is difficult to find a bus after 08:00 pm because public transportation is not safe enough.

The last stop of the buses carrying passengers from the airport to the city center is the Gulistan bus terminal located in the city.

Rickshaw

Thanks to the colorful rickshaws that you can see at the exit of the airport terminal, you can get to Dhaka city center in a very short time. There are three different types of rickshaws in terms of speed and size. There are auto-rickshaws, cycle-rickshaws and tempo-rickshaws. These vehicles are the most popular means of transportation among tourists.

If there is too much traffic and you are in a hurry, you can get on a rickshaw. Auto-rickshaws having a fare of only 10 Taka per kilometer can be one of the most affordable and reasonable options to go to the city center from the airport.

Taxi

If you want to get to Dhaka city center from Hazrat Shahjalal Airport by taxi, you need to pay approximately 400 Taka. This travel lasts an average of 30-40 minutes. Yellow Navana taxis and black taxis offer transportation service in the city. The yellow taxis are more comfortable yet more expensive than the black ones.

Car Rental

The most practical way to get to Dhaka city center from Hazrat Shahjalal Airport is to rent a car with a driver. You can find a car just outside the terminal building. The fact that public transportation isn’t generally preferred because of the lack of security measures directs tourists to use safer means of transportation.

You can rent a car from one of the car rental companies located at the airport or rent a car with a driver for your transportation. You can pay less if you make a reservation by contacting Dhaka Airport Car Rental company (+8801987007034). In addition, companies such as Hertz, Europcar and Elite Car also offer service at the airport.