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Osmany International Airport

Sylhet, Bangladesh
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Gateway to the Tea Gardens of Sylhet, Bangladesh.

Opened
1940
Location
Sylhet, Bangladesh
Osmany International Airport, designated by IATA code ZYL and ICAO code VGSY, serves Sylhet, the third-largest city in Bangladesh and a major hub for the country's tea industry. The airport is named after General Muhammad Ataul Ghani Osmani, the commander-in-chief of the Bangladesh Liberation Army during the 1971 Liberation War. The airport handles both domestic and international traffic, with a significant volume of passengers traveling between Sylhet and the United Kingdom due to the large Sylheti diaspora residing there. It is one of the busiest airports in Bangladesh outside of Dhaka. Biman Bangladesh Airlines operates as the primary carrier at the airport, with several international carriers also providing services. The airport has undergone modernization efforts to expand its capacity and improve facilities for the growing number of passengers.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building handling both domestic and international passenger operations.
Getting to & from
The airport is located approximately 5 kilometers north of Sylhet city center, accessible primarily by road via CNG auto-rickshaws, taxis, and private vehicles.
Airlines here
Biman Bangladesh Airlines serves as the primary carrier, with US-Bangla Airlines and international carriers including Air Arabia and Fly Dubai operating routes.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after General M.A.G. Osmani, commander of Bangladesh's Liberation Army in 1971.
  • ›Handles significant traffic from the UK due to the large Sylheti diaspora community in Britain.
  • ›Originally built during World War II under British colonial administration.
  • ›Sylhet is Bangladesh's major tea-producing region, contributing to the airport's cargo traffic.
  • ›It is one of only a few international airports in Bangladesh outside the capital Dhaka.
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Routes

ZYL → DAC4H · 313
ZYL → DACBG · 313 772
ZYL → DACRX · DH8
ZYL → DACVQ · ER4
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City & Place Guide

Tea gardens, shrines, and misty hills await in Bangladesh's northeast.

Sylhet is a lush, hilly city in northeastern Bangladesh, famed for its sprawling tea estates and the spiritual pull of ancient shrines. The region's landscape is defined by rolling green hills, haor wetlands, and rivers fed by rainfall from the nearby Indian hills.

The city has a strong Bangladeshi diaspora connection, particularly with the UK, giving it a cosmopolitan edge alongside its deeply rooted Sufi Islamic heritage. Visitors find a compelling mix of natural beauty, religious history, and vibrant street life.

Sylhet serves as a gateway to some of Bangladesh's most scenic countryside, including the tea gardens of Srimangal to the south and the waterfalls and forests of Jaflong and Ratargul to the north.

  • •Hazrat Shah Jalal Dargah — revered Sufi shrine drawing pilgrims from across South Asia.
  • •Jaflong — stunning border village with crystal-clear rivers, hills, and stone-collecting Khasi communities.
  • •Ratargul Swamp Forest — Bangladesh's only freshwater swamp forest, best explored by rowboat.
  • •Lalakhal — vivid blue-green river ideal for boat rides through lush tropical scenery.
  • •Malnicherra Tea Garden — one of the oldest tea estates in South Asia, open to visitors.
  • •Hazrat Shah Paran Dargah — hilltop shrine of Shah Jalal's nephew with panoramic city views.

Getting around: Sylhet city is compact enough for CNG-powered auto-rickshaws and taxis, which are the most common local options. Ride-hailing apps like Pathao and Shohoz operate in the city. Rented microbuses or private cars are best for day trips to Jaflong, Ratargul, or Lalakhal. Sylhet Railway Station connects to Dhaka with comfortable intercity trains, and buses serve regional routes.

Best time: October through March offers the coolest, driest weather and is the most comfortable time to visit Sylhet.

Local food: Try seven-layer tea (saat rang cha) at a local tea stall, along with hatkora chicken curry, shutki bhorta, and fresh hilsa fish dishes unique to the Sylheti culinary tradition.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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Osmani International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Osmani International Airport, Sylhet, is the third largest airport in Bangladesh after Dhaka and Chittagong. The airport is operated by the Civil Aviation Authority and is served by Biman Bangladesh Airlines. Private airlines Novoair and US-Bangla Airlines operate domestic flights to Dhaka.

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