Osmani International Airport (ZYL)

Sylhet, Bangladesh

Overview

Osmani International Airport serves the northeastern city of Sylhet and its large expatriate community. It handles busy domestic flights to Dhaka and international routes to the Middle East and the UK. The airport is an important gateway for the tea-growing region and for overseas Bangladeshis returning home.

Terminals

A single terminal handles both domestic and international flights, with ongoing upgrades to expand capacity.

Transport to city center

The airport lies north of the city, with taxis, CNG auto-rickshaws, and ride-hailing available for the trip into Sylhet. The journey takes around 30 minutes.

Lounges

A limited business lounge is available for premium passengers.

Travel tips

Negotiate fares for taxis and auto-rickshaws or use a ride-hailing app. International flights are busiest around holidays, so arrive early.

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