Updated: January 13, 2026
Bangladesh Asia

Sylhet Airport (ZYL)

Sylhet Osmany International Airport averages 14 flights per day to 7 destinations, with 1 domestic and 6 international routes. A total of 2 airlines operate at ZYL, led by Biman Bangladesh Airlines. This airport provides direct service to 4 countries across three continents, with a route network dominated by domestic flights and the United Kingdom as its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Sylhet connects to Manchester, with a typical flight time of 9 hrs 15 mins.

IATA
ZYL
ICAO
VGSY
Elevation
50 ft (15 m) MSL
Local Time
Asia/Dhaka (UTC+06:00)
Destinations
7 (1 domestic · 6 international)
Flights per day
14 (13 domestic · 2 international)
Busiest Route
Dhaka (13/day)
Longest Direct Flight
Manchester 9 hrs 15 mins
Shortest Flight
Dhaka 1 hr
Top Airline
Biman Bangladesh Airlines (7 routes)
Top Country
Bangladesh (13 flights/day)
Longest Runway
10,354 ft / 3,156 m

Weather in Sylhet

7 Destinations from Sylhet Airport (ZYL)

This week, 7 active routes depart from Sylhet International Airport. The busiest route connects Sylhet with Dhaka and is operated by 2 airlines. The longest nonstop flight is to Manchester, and the shortest flight is to Dhaka.

All Destinations

Flights Destination Route Airlines
13 Dhaka ZYL → DAC
1 hr
 Biman Bangladesh Airlines, US-Bangla Airlines2
5/week London ZYL → LHR
9 hrs 5 mins
 Biman Bangladesh Airlines1
3/week Manchester ZYL → MAN
9 hrs 15 mins
 Biman Bangladesh Airlines1
1/week Dubai ZYL → DXB
4 hrs 45 mins
 Biman Bangladesh Airlines1
1/week Jeddah ZYL → JED
7 hrs 30 mins
 Biman Bangladesh Airlines1
1/week Sharjah ZYL → SHJ
4 hrs 50 mins
 Biman Bangladesh Airlines1
1/week Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City ZYL → — Biman Bangladesh Airlines1
Route and destination data updated weekly ()

Airlines

Sylhet International Airport is served by 2 airlines, with Biman Bangladesh Airlines in the lead at 88% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 100% of routes. 1 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 1 airlines operate international routes, compared with 2 serving domestic routes. Biman Bangladesh Airlines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Manchester with a flight time of 9 hrs 15 mins.

  • Biman Bangladesh Airlines7 routes
  • US-Bangla Airlines1 route

Sylhet International Airport provides direct service to 4 countries across three continents. The route network is 14% domestic and 86% international, with London, United Kingdom serving as the primary international destination.

  • Bangladesh13/day
  • United Kingdom1/day
  • United Arab Emirates2/week
  • Saudi Arabia1/week

Global Rankings of Sylhet Airport (ZYL)

This snapshot shows how Sylhet Airport (ZYL) ranks globally across multiple operational and network dimensions. Rankings reflect relative position worldwide across destination breadth, flight volume, scheduling density, and long-haul reach.

Destinations

Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints across its route network.

Flights & Scheduling

Reflects flight volume and how intensively runway infrastructure is scheduled.

Distance & Reach

Highlights long-haul connectivity and how distance is distributed across flights and runways.

2 Runways at Sylhet Airport (ZYL)

Runways:
Name Length Width Surface
11 10,354 ft · 3,156 m 150 ft · 46 m Asphalt
29 10,354 ft · 3,156 m 150 ft · 46 m Asphalt

15 Aircraft Require Longer Runway

Longest runway available is 10,354 ft / 3,156 m long. The following aircraft typically require more runway than is available at Sylhet International Airport.

Aircraft Takeoff required Landing required
Boeing BBJ 787-9 10,400 ft · 3,170 m 5,700 ft · 1,737 m
VC-25A Air Force One 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 7,999 ft · 2,438 m
Boeing 747-8 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 8,793 ft · 2,680 m
Airbus A340-500 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,299 ft · 1,920 m
Boeing 747-200 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,234 ft · 1,900 m
Boeing 777-300 10,597 ft · 3,230 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Boeing 747-100 10,650 ft · 3,246 m 6,168 ft · 1,880 m
Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-8 Freighter 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-300 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,919 ft · 2,109 m
Boeing 747-400F 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,890 ft · 2,100 m
Boeing 747-400ER 10,892 ft · 3,320 m 7,136 ft · 2,175 m
Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde 11,250 ft · 3,429 m 7,218 ft · 2,200 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya 11,483 ft · 3,500 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 11,499 ft · 3,505 m 5,909 ft · 1,801 m