✈ Getting from Chittagong Airport to Chittagong City Centre

The port city of Chittagong, known locally as Chattogram, is Bangladesh’s second-largest city, located on the south-east coast. Head down to the fish market early in the morning to watch fishermen bring in baskets filled with their daily catch, alongside vendors frantically shouting as they try to land the best prices. Gain some insight into the region’s diverse history at the Ethnological Museum as well as the Zia Memorial Museum and the sombre Chittagong War Cemetery.

There is only one transport option when travelling from Chittagong Airport to Chittagong city centre and that is to take a local taxi or private transfer. Despite there being no public transport available along this route, taking an airport taxi is still very affordable, with an average price of just €6.60 (BDT 800) for up to 4 travellers, and a journey time of 45 minutes in light traffic conditions.

Welcome Pickups offers meet and greet services and a friendly introduction to Chittagong at the same price as a regular taxi. Click here to see the cost.

Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Taxi	€6.60	45min	24/7

How to get a taxi from Chittagong Airport to Chittagong City Centre

The only available transport option when travelling from Chittagong Airport to downtown Chittagong is a local taxi or private transfer. Luckily, taxis are readily available round the clock at the airport and are very affordable! Expect to be dropped off at your hotel door in more or less 45 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.

Taxi fare from Chittagong Airport to the city

Chittagong taxi fares are calculated using a taximeter based on the distance travelled and any waiting times that may be incurred during the journey. The base rate for a taxi in Chittagong for the first 2 km should be €0.70 (BDT 85) and the price for every km thereafter should cost €0.30 (BDT 34), but these prices may vary between companies. For the journey from Chittagong Airport to Chittagong city centre you can expect to pay between €6.60 (BDT 800) and €10 (BDT 1,200), for up to 4 passengers, which can paid for in cash to the driver. This doesn’t include any additional charges such as tolls or nighttime surcharges.

If you’d prefer a set rate fare with no hidden costs, a private transfer with Welcome is a reliable alternative and you can relax knowing a driver will be waiting for you on arrival.

Cost

€6.60

Trip Duration

45 Min.

The journey time can increase to 75 minutes during heavy traffic, so the fare may also vary - unless you pre-book!

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Airport taxis from Chittagong Airport are available 24/7.

Where do I take a taxi from?

You will find airport taxis waiting for you outside the main airport terminal in the designated taxi rank.

Convenience

Local airport taxis are readily available and will deliver you quickly and comfortably to your destination in Chittagong. However, if it is your first time travelling to Bangladesh and you’d prefer to arrive with the added reassurance that a driver will be waiting for you ready to transport you comfortably and completely hassle-free to your accommodation, then we recommend booking a private transfer in advance with a trusted company such as Welcome Pickups.

Editor’s Note

Drivers may approach you before you have reached the taxi rank but it is best to take the taxi that is first in line.

Useful Tips

Let your driver know that you would like to use the meter and check that it has been reset before setting off.

Yellow taxis have air-conditioning whereas the cheaper blue taxis do not.

Welcome Pickups has a Net Safety Score of 99 of 100

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20 minute gap between transfers
Regular Car Sanitisation
Contactless ride
Sanitiser in every car

What is the closest airport to Chittagong? 

Chittagong’s closest airport is Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP), which is approximately 20 km from the city centre and takes around 45 minutes to cover when travelling by car, in light traffic.

How can I get from Chittagong Airport to Chittagong?

Since there are no public transport options available, when travelling from Chittagong Airport to the city centre, you will need to take a taxi or private transfer. You can take a taxi from outside the main terminal or pre-book a private transfer in advance and have a driver greet you at Arrivals upon landing.

What’s the cost of a taxi from Chittagong Airport to the city?

There are no set-rate fares for taxis in Chittagong, so you’ll be charged based on the distance travelled, plus any waiting times and additional costs where applicable. From Chittagong Airport to the city, the price of a taxi should be a minimum of €6.60 (BDT 800) – and normally up to €10 (BDT 1,200), for up to 4 passengers. To avoid the uncertainty, you can always consider pre-booking a private transfer at a competitive fixed fare with Welcome Pickups!

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