Paltan
city · Bangladesh
Overview
Paltan is a mid-size town in Bangladesh.
About 184,000 people live here.
It lies in the northern hemisphere, in Asia.
The nearest airport is Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), about 12 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Population | 184,492 |
| Timezone | Asia/Dhaka |
| Nearest airport | Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), 12 km |
| Currency | BDT |
Where Paltan is
Paltan sits in Bangladesh, in the northern part of Asia.
Dhaka lies about 3 km to the south, Tungi lies about 17 km to the north and Kafrul lies about 7 km to the north-west.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) is the closest airport, about 12 km from Paltan.
Alternative gateways include Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA, 86 km); Barisal Airport (BZL, 105 km).
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Before booking: The US State Department currently advise against non-essential travel to Bangladesh. Proceed only under your own judgement and check the official advice above.
Find flights to Paltan →arrives DAC (12 km away)
Getting around
The town is easy to cover on foot, with taxis handy for longer hops or reaching nearby spots. If you drive, remember traffic here keeps to the left.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly subtropical (northern hemisphere): mild winters and hot summers.
For most visitors the shoulder seasons — roughly April to June and September to October — offer warm-enough weather without the peak-summer crowds, while high summer (June to August) is busiest.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Paltan is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through DAC.
Day trips & nearby
Paltan works well as a base. Within about 20 km you can reach Dhaka (3 km to the south); Tungi (17 km to the north); Kafrul (7 km to the north-west); Bhatara (8 km to the north-east); Savar (21 km to the north-west).
Good to know
The currency is the BDT (Taka).
The main language spoken is Bengali.
Clocks run on Asia/Dhaka time.
Traffic drives on the left.
How long to stay
Plan on 3–5 days here; that suits most visitors on a first trip.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Paltan
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Getting around Paltan
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Paltan?
- Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) is the closest airport, about 12 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Paltan?
- Late spring and early autumn tend to be the most pleasant.
- What is near Paltan?
- Dhaka is one of the closest places, about 3 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Paltan in?
- Paltan is in Bangladesh.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.