CNG auto-rickshaw, taxi or Pathao · About 20–30 minutes to central Sylhet (estimate)
Where they are
One map, pinned from each airport’s published coordinates.
Category scores
Overall is the published weighted sum. A highlighted score is ahead; a tie stays plain.
Ease of use
25% · Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
AJL6.8+0.3
ZYL6.5
Comfort & amenities
20% · Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
AJL5.6+1.1
ZYL4.5
Food & retail
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
AJL5.0+1.5
ZYL3.5
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
AJL6.0+1.0
ZYL5.0
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
AJL6.2+1.2
ZYL5.0
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
AJL3.2
ZYL3.5+0.3
Best for
AJL
IndiGo hops to Guwahati / Kolkata / DelhiTravelers into Aizawl / MizoramNortheast India domestic itineraries
ZYL
Direct Biman flights to London and ManchesterSkipping the transfer at DhakaShort domestic hops to Dhaka
Watch out for
AJL
No Priority Pass lounge verified on research day~32 km / ~40–60 min into Aizawl hill cityWeather / visibility can affect Northeast schedules — confirm liveNo published MCT
ZYL
No lounge for international passengersWinter fog in Dhaka delays flights routed via DhakaFood options not verified; eat before you goAgree CNG and taxi fares before you set off; avoid travelling alone at nightVisa on arrival is officially listed only for Dhaka airport
Amenities and tips
AJL
Domestic terminalArrivals taxi
IndiGo domestic GAU/CCU/DEL
Northeast domestic pins are the clear commercial shape.
Compact Lengpui domestic terminal
Hill-state AAI plant — easy walk.
Thin airside F&B expectation
Snack before long DEL banks if needed.
ZYL
MTB Air Lounge (Priority Pass)Free Wi-FiCurrency exchangeFree trolleys and wheelchairsCNG auto-rickshaws and taxis
Watch Dhaka's winter fog
Winter fog in Dhaka can delay Sylhet flights.
One small airport, domestic and international sides
AJL · Mizoram’s Aizawl gateway at **Lengpui** with clear **IndiGo** (and published AI) domestic banks to **GAU / CCU / DEL** and regional pins — compact hill AAI plant; **no Priority Pass** lounge on research day.
ZYL · Bangladesh's third-largest international airport and the gateway for the UK's Sylheti community. Biman flies to London Heathrow four times a week and Manchester twice a week, both via Sylhet, plus weekly Jeddah and Dubai. SalamAir has flown to Muscat since September 2026. Biman and US-Bangla serve Dhaka about 92 times a week. The single terminal is small and basic, with free Wi-Fi and currency exchange, and the only Priority Pass lounge is on the domestic side. A new international terminal is due in December 2027.
