# Flights to Sylhet from the UK Source: https://umrahgateway.co.uk/flights-to-sylhet/ Flights from London, Manchester, Birmingham and other UK airports to Sylhet (ZYL), direct or with one stop. **Quick answer:** We book flights from the UK to Sylhet (ZYL) from London, Manchester, Birmingham and other UK airports. The flight takes around 10 to 12 hours direct when scheduled, or 14 to 18 hours with one stop. Prices change daily with seats and season, so send us your dates and we will reply with the best options and today's price. ## Flights from the UK to Sylhet Biman Bangladesh Airlines has run flights between London Heathrow and Sylhet, and one-stop flights connect from London, Manchester and Birmingham via Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah, Istanbul or Dhaka. Schedules change through the year, so we check what flies on your dates. Osmani International Airport serves Sylhet and the wider Sylhet division, home region of most British Bangladeshi families. ## Flying into Osmani International (ZYL) Sylhet's Osmani International Airport is a few kilometres north of the city, and it is the main way home for the many British Bangladeshi families with roots in the Sylhet division. It is a much smaller airport than Dhaka, so once you land, getting through arrivals is usually quicker. On the other hand, there are fewer flights, so dates fill faster. ## UK airports and typical routings Biman Bangladesh Airlines has run flights between London Heathrow and Sylhet, sometimes with a stop in Dhaka; schedules change, so we check for your dates. Otherwise, travellers from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Oldham, Bradford or Cardiff usually connect via Dubai, Doha, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi or Istanbul, either straight to Sylhet where available or via a domestic hop from Dhaka. Expect around 14 to 18 hours with one stop, and longer when there is a domestic leg. ## From the airport to home Sylhet city and Zindabazar are a short drive away, and the shrine of Hazrat Shah Jalal is close by. Many families are heading further out to Moulvibazar, Sunamganj, Habiganj or Balaganj and Bishwanath, which can take 1 to 3 hours depending on the roads and the season. Arrange a car and driver in advance, especially if you are landing late or bringing lots of luggage. ## When UK families fly to Sylhet Winter is peak season, from November to February. The weather is dry and pleasant, and it is the main time for weddings and family visits. The Christmas school holidays are the hardest dates to book. Eid and the summer holidays are also busy, although summer is monsoon season in Sylhet, which is one of the wettest parts of Bangladesh. Heavy rain and flooding can affect village roads between June and September. ## Practical tips - **One ticket all the way:** if your routing goes via Dhaka, book it on one ticket through to ZYL. Your bags then stay checked, and you are protected if the first flight is late. - **Bring what elderly relatives need on board:** Sylhet trips are long. Keep medicines, snacks and a change of clothes in hand luggage, and ask us to request wheelchair assistance at each airport if needed. Many families travel via Jeddah and add Umrah on the way home. See [Umrah Plus Bangladesh](https://umrahgateway.co.uk/umrah-plus-bangladesh/) or our [Umrah packages for elderly travellers](https://umrahgateway.co.uk/umrah-packages-for-elderly/). ## Why book with us - **We compare airlines** and routes for your dates, including direct and one-stop options - **Clear baggage information** before you pay - **Flexible fares** and date changes where the airline allows - **Family and group bookings**, with seats together where possible - **Pay in instalments** on many fares - **Support from our UK team** by phone and WhatsApp ## Travel tips - Flying via Dhaka adds a short domestic hop; a through ticket keeps your bags checked to Sylhet. - Winter (November to February), Eid and the summer holidays are the busiest times; book two to three months ahead. - Combine your visit home with Umrah on one ticket with our [Umrah Plus Bangladesh](https://umrahgateway.co.uk/umrah-plus-bangladesh) packages. ## Visa and documents British passport holders need a Bangladeshi visa; those of Bangladeshi origin can apply for a No Visa Required (NVR) endorsement. Rules can change, so check the latest on [GOV.UK entry requirements](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bangladesh/entry-requirements) before you travel. ## Combine with Umrah Travelling to Bangladesh? See [Umrah Plus Bangladesh](https://umrahgateway.co.uk/umrah-plus-bangladesh), or ask us to add Umrah to your trip. ## How to book Send your dates, airports and number of passengers using the form on this page, call or WhatsApp us. We reply with the best options and price in writing. See all our [flights](https://umrahgateway.co.uk/flights). Last updated 2026-10-22.