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  "response": {
    "Key": "US-DAC",
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      "country": "United States"
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    "dest": {
      "code": "DAC",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Dhaka",
      "fullCity": "Dhaka, Bangladesh",
      "airport": "Hazrat Shahjalal Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from United States to Dhaka?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from the United States to Dhaka. A typical one-stop itinerary from New York takes around 18 to 20 hours, while from Los Angeles it’s usually 20 to 22 hours. Return flights are similar, often slightly longer due to prevailing winds.",
        "methodology": "Flight times from each U.S. departure city come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI); the typical time is the median scheduled duration of that city's nonstop services to this destination.",
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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which cities in United States are usually cheapest or easiest for flying to Dhaka?",
        "answer": "New York and Los Angeles are typically the cheapest and most practical gateways, with one-stop itineraries on Middle Eastern or Asian airlines. Chicago and San Francisco also offer competitive fares. From smaller US cities, you will usually connect through one of these hubs, adding time and cost."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from United States to Dhaka?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from the United States to Dhaka are typically February and September through early November, avoiding summer and winter holiday peaks. For the lowest fares, book at least two to three months ahead and choose midweek departures on Tuesday or Wednesday, ideally overnight flights that arrive in Dhaka in the morning."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from United States to Dhaka?",
        "answer": "For flights from the United States to Dhaka (DAC), aim to book 6 to 10 weeks ahead, but book 12 or more weeks in advance if traveling during peak periods like summer, winter holidays, or Bengali festivals such as Eid and Pohela Boishakh."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on flights from United States to Dhaka?",
        "answer": "Baggage rules vary by airline and fare. On US–Dhaka routes, standard economy typically includes at least one checked bag and a carry-on, but basic or light economy fares often exclude checked luggage or charge extra. Premium cabins allow more. Always confirm with your airline."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "What time of day is usually cheapest for flights from United States to Dhaka?",
        "answer": "From the United States to Dhaka, evening and late-night departures are often cheaper, though this varies by season and day of week. Midweek flights tend to offer lower fares than weekends. Booking during off-peak seasons, like the monsoon months, can also reduce costs."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "Which airport will I arrive at and how do I get from Hazrat Shahjalal Intl Airport to downtown Dhaka?",
        "answer": "Flights from the United States to Dhaka arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), located about 17 km (11 miles) north of the city center in Kurmitola. The airport is connected to downtown by the eight-lane Airport Road, with ride-hailing apps like Uber and Pathao, as well as a taxi kiosk at the international arrivals exit. There is also a railway station immediately outside the airport, served by commuter trains on the Narayanganj–Bahadurabad Ghat line, plus a future metro connection via MRT Line 1. Travel time to the city center typically ranges from 30 minutes to over an hour depending on traffic and mode.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazrat_Shahjalal_International_Airport",
            "title": "Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-05T23:02:37Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka_Airport_fire",
            "title": "Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-02T22:06:55Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazrat%20Shahjalal%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-26T21:56:18Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurmitola",
            "title": "Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2005-03-06T18:41:44Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka_Airport_railway_station",
            "title": "Dhaka Airport railway station",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-07-02T11:15:56Z"
          }
        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which cabin and seat options are typical on flights from United States to Dhaka?",
        "answer": "Flights from the United States to Dhaka typically offer economy and lie-flat business class on long-haul segments, with premium economy available on some carriers, while true international first class is extremely rare on this route."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Dhaka airport?",
        "answer": "Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods within its terminals. Sleeping inside the airport is generally not recommended by travelers due to poor facilities and security, and it may even be forbidden. Nearby hotels offer shuttle service for uninterrupted sleep, though specific names and terminal locations are not detailed in the available information.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/asia/bangladesh/dhaka/activities/hassle_free_private_dhaka_airport_transfer_airport_to_your_hotel-XT4SC5?property=DACSI",
            "title": "Hassle-Free Private Dhaka Airport Transfer: Airport to your hotel",
            "time_published": "2026-02-24T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/asia/bangladesh/dhaka/activities/private_transfer_dhaka_city_to_hazrat_shahjalal_international_airport_dac-XYS27L?property=DACSI",
            "title": "Private Transfer: Dhaka City To Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)",
            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/dhaka-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Dhaka Airport Guide (DAC) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png",
            "time_published": "2018-08-08T18:33:02Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka_Airport_fire",
            "title": "Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-02T22:06:55Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazrat%20Shahjalal%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-26T21:56:18Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "http://wego.com/airports/dac/airports-in-dhaka/dhaka-hazrat-shahjalal-international-airport-dac",
            "title": "Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Bangladesh - www.wego.com",
            "time_published": "2026-04-30T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options at Dhaka airport?",
        "answer": "Dhaka Airport has two main lounge options: the Intercontinental Dhaka Balaka Executive Lounge and the Skylounge, both in the international departures area of Terminal 1. The Balaka Executive Lounge is accessible via Priority Pass, American Express Platinum, or by paying at the door, and features complimentary Wi‑Fi, a smoking room, and conference facilities. The Skylounge also accepts Priority Pass and offers air conditioning, a library, quiet rooms, a prayer room, and complimentary foot massage chairs. Both lounges operate 24 hours daily, with a maximum stay of 4–6 hours depending on the lounge.",
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/DAC/Intercontinental-Dhaka-Balaka-Executive-Lounge-Terminal-1-International-0dAc9RJuU3",
            "title": "Intercontinental Dhaka Balaka Executive Lounge at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport | Amex US",
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          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/bangladesh/shahjalal-international/dac1-skylounge",
            "title": "Skylounge DAC AIRPORT Terminal 1 Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/bangladesh/shahjalal-international/dac1-skylounge",
            "title": "Skylounge DAC AIRPORT Terminal 1 Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-th/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/DAC/Intercontinental-Dhaka-Balaka-Executive-Lounge-Terminal-1-International-0dAc9RJuU3",
            "title": "Intercontinental Dhaka Balaka Executive Lounge at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport | Amex TH",
            "time_published": "2026-05-05T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://flights.cathaypacific.com/destinations/en_BD/flights-from-dhaka",
            "title": "All Flights from Dhaka (DAC) | Dhaka | Cathay Pacific | Bangladesh"
          }
        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      }
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