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DAC Zia International Airport
Zia International Airport (IATA: DAC, ICAO:VGZR) is located in the the city of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Phone Number :+8802-7911042

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IATA Code

DAC

ICAO Code

VGZR

Name

Zia International Airport

Type

Country / Region

Bangladesh (BD)

City

Dhaka

Latitude

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Longitude

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Time Zone

Phone Number

+8802-7911042

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Airport Overview

Zia International Airport（DAC） is an international, passenger-led hub serving Dhaka and the principal air gateway of Bangladesh. The supplied airport record places the airport in Kurmitola, approximately 17 kilometres from central Dhaka, and identifies it as a civil airport with Bangladesh Air Force use. It began operations in 1980 and is maintained by the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh. For international freight, our service team treats the airport as a capital-region gateway where cargo planning must account for passenger-aircraft capacity, local customs procedures, road congestion and carrier-specific acceptance rules.

Airport name	Zia International Airport
IATA / ICAO	DAC / VGZR
Country / city	Bangladesh / Dhaka
Airport profile	International passenger hub with scheduled belly-cargo and freight-forwarding activity
Airport area	802 hectares, according to the supplied airport record
Airport telephone	+8802-7911042

Key Highlights

Capital-region gatewayProvides the main international air connection for Dhaka, Bangladesh’s largest commercial and manufacturing centre.

Passenger-hub cargo modelExport and import capacity is commonly tied to passenger flight schedules and the acceptance policies of individual carriers.

Garment-export relevanceThe Dhaka area generates time-sensitive apparel, textiles, samples, accessories and production inputs for international supply chains.

Road-side operational riskUrban traffic, airport access conditions and customs-release timing can materially affect the final delivery schedule.

Multi-party coordinationForwarder, airline, ground handler, customs broker and consignee instructions should be aligned before cargo tender.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our service team can coordinate the applicable airport cargo terminal, airline handling agent, customs interface and local delivery arrangements. The exact warehouse route, acceptance window and available equipment must be confirmed against the booking because facilities and procedures may vary by carrier, commodity and flight.

Export and import handling: Cargo is normally presented through the airline or appointed ground-handling channel, with airway-bill data and shipment instructions checked before acceptance.
Customs-controlled processing: Import release, export documentation and physical examination may require coordination with the consignee, licensed customs broker and relevant authorities.
Special cargo screening: Dangerous goods, batteries, pharmaceuticals, perishables and other regulated shipments require advance acceptance confirmation and commodity-specific documentation.
Temperature-sensitive handling: Cold-chain availability, storage duration, packaging configuration and transfer time should be confirmed before booking; temperature control cannot be assumed from a standard airfreight booking.
Transit and consolidation: Consolidated cargo may be routed through a forwarder or airline hub, subject to minimum chargeable weight, cut-off time, security screening and connection availability.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical international movements connect Dhaka with South and Southeast Asian, Middle Eastern, European and other global markets through direct passenger services, cargo services or hub connections, depending on the booking date and carrier network.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines is identified in the supplied airport record as the national flag carrier and a primary hub operator. Other international or regional carriers may accept cargo according to current schedules, aircraft type and station capability; our team verifies this at quotation and booking stage.
For destinations without a suitable nonstop option, shipments may be transferred through an airline hub. The planned routing, connection protection and final delivery estimate must be confirmed in the issued booking rather than inferred from airport-to-airport distance.
Actual transit is affected by space availability, export cut-off, security screening, customs examination, weather, congestion, transshipment handling and consignee document readiness. We provide a confirmed routing estimate only after carrier acceptance.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Dhaka metropolitan area: The airport primarily serves the capital and surrounding industrial, commercial and distribution zones, with local trucking commonly required for factory and consignee delivery.
Ready-made garments and textiles: Common airfreight profiles include production samples, urgent trims, accessories, replacement components and deadline-sensitive finished goods.
Electronics and industrial goods: Spare parts, telecommunications equipment, machinery components and high-value commercial shipments may require secure packaging and precise customs descriptions.
Healthcare and perishables: Pharmaceuticals, diagnostic materials, food products and other temperature-sensitive goods require advance checks on packaging, handling and regulatory documentation.
Express and project-critical cargo: Aircraft-on-ground parts, engineering items and urgent replenishment cargo should be pre-alerted to the airline and destination broker before cargo dispatch.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airline cargo acceptance cut-offs can be earlier than the published flight time. Our team obtains the applicable warehouse acceptance deadline and builds in time for screening, traffic and document correction.
Accurate cargo declaration: The commercial invoice, packing list, airway bill, permits and certificate documents must describe the goods consistently, including quantity, value, origin, gross weight and packaging details.
Dangerous goods and lithium batteries: Classification, packing, marking, labelling and shipper’s declaration requirements must be checked before tender. Undeclared batteries, aerosols or chemical products can cause rejection or regulatory escalation.
Customs examination and delivery: Examination, valuation questions or missing import documents may delay release. The consignee or appointed broker should be available locally, and the delivery vehicle should be arranged only after release status is confirmed.

Operational control: Our service team does not treat a carrier booking as proof of cargo acceptance. For special cargo, we obtain written or system-confirmed acceptance before the shipper moves the goods to the airport.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, cargo dimensions, stackability details and commodity description before requesting space. This allows our team to screen for airline and customs constraints.
For garments, samples and urgent production cargo, separate shipment priorities clearly and provide the required delivery date, rather than relying only on the flight departure date.
Use robust export packaging suitable for repeated handling and humidity exposure. Record the actual gross weight and outer dimensions after final packing to avoid re-rating or warehouse rejection.
For pharmaceuticals, perishables, live animals or dangerous goods, request a commodity-specific feasibility review before production dispatch; alternative routings may be needed if the selected carrier lacks the required handling capability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Zia International Airport handle international export cargo?Yes, international export cargo can normally be arranged subject to airline space, commodity acceptance, security screening, export customs requirements and the applicable cargo terminal procedure. Our team confirms the operating carrier and acceptance route before dispatch.

How early should cargo arrive at the airport?There is no single universal cut-off for every carrier or commodity. Cargo should arrive before the airline’s confirmed warehouse deadline, with additional time allowed for screening, document review, traffic and possible reweighing.

Can temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals be shipped through the airport?They may be accepted when the selected airline, handling agent, packaging and documentation are suitable. Cold-chain storage and transfer conditions must be confirmed in advance; standard cargo acceptance does not guarantee active temperature control.

What commonly causes customs or delivery delays?Inconsistent invoice and packing-list data, incomplete permits, unclear product descriptions, valuation questions, physical examination, consignee unavailability and local road congestion are common risk factors. Our team pre-checks documents and coordinates the broker and delivery plan.

Can cargo be rerouted if space is unavailable?Potentially. Depending on destination, commodity and service priority, our team may compare alternative airlines, hub connections or nearby gateway options. Any alternative remains subject to confirmed capacity, customs feasibility and final-mile arrangements.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, supplied airport name, location, operating history, airport area, telephone number and stated airport profile are based on the airport record provided for this page. Regulatory and operational details are presented as professional planning guidance and remain subject to the current carrier, ground handler, customs and airport instructions.

For official aviation-authority verification and current operational notices, consult the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh at caab.gov.bd. For IATA-related airport-code reference, consult iata.org. Specific schedules, acceptance cut-offs, warehouse availability, special-cargo capability and customs decisions must be confirmed for the actual shipment.

Verification boundary: No unverified cargo-terminal area, throughput figure, warehouse certification, flight frequency, guaranteed transit time or carrier acceptance capability is stated.