Chittagong is the country’s largest port and second largest city in Bangladesh after Dhaka. It is formerly known as Chattogram. It is a major coastal city and financial centre in southeastern Bangladesh. The city is located on the banks of the Karnaphuli River between the Chittagong Hill Tracts and the Bay of Bengal. Chittagong was a primary gateway for the tea, rice, jute and oil trade in the Indian Subcontinent. The city witnessed the declaration of Bangladesh's independence from Pakistan in the 1971 war of independence. Now, Chittagong has become one of the major tourism center of Bangladesh.

Airports in Chittagong

1. Shah Amanat International Airport

Shah Amanat International Airport is the second largest international airport in Bangladesh after Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. It is formerly known as MA Hannan International Airport, named after a politician M. A. Hannan but was replaced to Shah Amanat by Government of Bangladesh. The airport is located in Patenga area of the city, 20 km west from the city’s main commercial hub, GEC Circle and 18.5 km south of city’s railway station on the north bank of the Karnaphuli River. The airport is easily accessed by car or taxi through the city’s Agrabad or GEC area. It usually fully loaded with public transport mostly auto-rickshaws and micro-buses.

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What is the best time to fly to Chittagong?

Chittagong is best to be visited from September to March. Chittagong has a pleasant climate throughout the year, but it is preferable to visit Chittagong in winter as the weather remains quite marvelous during this period. If you are looking for the very warmest time of the year to visit Chittagong, the hottest month are April, May and June. The average temperature during this period is 32.4 degree Celsius with the temperature rarely dropping below 25.9 degree Celsius at night. The busiest month of Chittagong for tourism is January, followed by July and June. Prices for flights and accommodation will be most expensive during these months, but you can save if you purchase well in advance. The least crowded month in October. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it is the least expensive month.

What are the top 3 things to do in Chittagong?

1. Patenga Beach- Patenga beach is one of the important places to visit and relax with a pleasant journey around the hilly forest roadways. It is the place to escape from the busy life in Chittagong city and enjoy a peaceful environment.

2. Foy’s Lake- The lake is human made and there are many exciting things to see around the lake. Foy's Lake is the must place to visit when in Chittagong.

3. Shrine of Bayazid Bostami- It is an important center of Bangladesh. It is a holy place where many tourists come to visit. It has a tomb surrounded by brick made a wall with an ancient mosque and a big pond.