Why go
- Second-largest city in Bangladesh.
- Served by Cox's Bazar Airport (CXB).
History
Chittagong, officially Chattogram, is the capital and largest city of the Chittagong Division and Chittagong District. It is second-largest city in Bangladesh after the capital, Dhaka, and the largest city in the Greater Chittagong region, with a land area of 157 square kilometers. Home to the Port of Chittagong, it is the busiest port in Bangladesh and the Bay of Bengal. The city is also the business capital of Bangladesh. The city is located on the banks of the Karnaphuli River between the Chittagong Hill Tracts and the Bay of Bengal. In 2022, the Chittagong District had a population of approximately 9.2 million according to a census conducted by the government of Bangladesh. In 2022, the city area had a population of more than 5.6 million. The city is an important export hub, with goods such as tea, jute, and petroleum products being shipped through its port. The city is home to many large local businesses and plays an important role in the Bangladeshi economy.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 10 direct destinations
- Biman Bangladesh Airlines BG (313, 777-200, D1C) · 5 routes: Abu Dhabi, Dhaka, Dubai, Jeddah, Muscat
- Rainbow Air Polynesia RX (737, DH8) · 3 routes: Bangkok, Dhaka, Kolkata
- United Airways 4H (313, DH8, ATR 72) · 3 routes: Dhaka, Kolkata, Muscat
- Air Arabia G9 (A320) · 1 route: Sharjah
- Fly Dubai FZ (737-800) · 1 route: Dubai
- Malindo Air OD (737-900) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Oman Air WY (737-800) · 1 route: Muscat
- Viking Hellas VQ (ERJ-145) · 1 route: Dhaka
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 1 direct destination
- Rainbow Air Polynesia RX (DH8) · 1 route: Dhaka
- United Airways 4H (DH8) · 1 route: Dhaka
- Viking Hellas VQ (ERJ-145) · 1 route: Dhaka
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Cox's Bazar Airport (CXB); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CGP has direct flights to 10 destinations on 8 airlines (incl. Dhaka, Muscat, Kolkata, Abu Dhabi, Bangkok…). By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Sadar Ghat, 1.1 km).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Chittagong. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.