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Shah Makhdum Airport

Rajshahi, Bangladesh

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Shah Makhdum Airport

Rajshahi, Bangladesh

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Northwest Bangladesh's primary gateway serving Rajshahi division.

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Rajshahi, Bangladesh

Shah Makhdum Airport is a domestic airport located in Rajshahi, the fourth-largest city in Bangladesh and the capital of Rajshahi Division. The airport serves as a key air link between Rajshahi and the capital Dhaka, supporting both business and passenger travel in the northwestern region of the country. The airport is named after the Sufi saint Shah Makhdum Ruposh, a revered historical figure associated with the Rajshahi region. It is operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) and handles a modest volume of domestic traffic. The runway and infrastructure have seen periodic upgrades to accommodate growing regional demand.

Terminals

The airport has a single small terminal building handling domestic passengers.

Getting to & from

Taxis and auto-rickshaws are the primary means of ground transport between the airport and Rajshahi city center, located approximately 5 kilometers away.

Airlines here

Biman Bangladesh Airlines and Novoair operate domestic routes connecting Rajshahi primarily to Dhaka.

Notable facts

›Named after the Sufi saint Shah Makhdum Ruposh, venerated in the Rajshahi region.
›Operates exclusively domestic routes, with Dhaka being the primary destination.
›Managed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB).
›Rajshahi is known as the 'Silk City' of Bangladesh, and the airport supports regional commerce.
›The airport has an ICAO code of VGRJ and IATA code RJH.

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Gateway to the Silk City on the banks of the Padma

Shah Makhdum Airport serves Rajshahi, a historic city in northwestern Bangladesh renowned for silk production and mango orchards. Named after the revered Sufi saint Shah Makhdum Ruposh, the airport connects this culturally rich division to Dhaka and other domestic destinations. It plays a modest but important role in linking Rajshahi's educational institutions, agricultural economy, and heritage sites to the rest of the country.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A compact single-terminal building handling all domestic arrivals and departures with basic passenger amenities.

Ground Transport

Auto-rickshaws available directly outside the terminal
CNG-powered three-wheelers for short city trips
Local taxis and ride-hailing services via apps like Pathao
Private car hire arranged through hotels or local agencies
City buses connecting the airport road to central Rajshahi

Nearby Hotels

Hotel Padma (Rajshahi)
Nice Hotel Rajshahi
Hotel Varendra International
Rajshahi Grand Hotel
Hotel Silk City

Dining

Inside the terminal, food options are limited to a small café or snack counter offering tea, biscuits, and light refreshments. Rajshahi city centre, about 7 kilometres away, offers excellent local cuisine including freshwater fish dishes and the region's famous mangoes in season. Nawdapara and Saheb Bazar areas have numerous restaurants serving traditional Bangladeshi meals at affordable prices.

Traveller Tips

Negotiate auto-rickshaw or CNG fares before boarding as meters are rarely used.
Arrive at least 90 minutes before departure as check-in counters can close early for domestic flights.
Rajshahi's mango and silk markets are best visited between April and July for peak seasonal produce.
Carry local cash (BDT) as ATMs near the airport are limited and card acceptance is not widespread.

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Airlines serving this airport

United Airways

Routes

RJH → DAC4H · DH8

Aircraft operating here

DH81 routes

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Encyclopaedia

Shah Makhdum Airport, Rajshahi is a domestic airport serving Rajshahi, the principal city of the Rajshahi Division in Bangladesh. The airport‌ is located at Nowhata, about 10 kilometers north from city center of Rajshahi and named after Sufi saint Shah Makhdum Rupos. The airport also serves as a base for two flying training academies.

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