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Tungi

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Overview

Tungi is a large city in Bangladesh.

About 338,000 people live here.

It lies in the northern hemisphere, in Asia.

The nearest airport is Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), about 5 km away.

Key facts

CountryBangladesh
Population337,579
TimezoneAsia/Dhaka
Nearest airportHazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), 5 km
CurrencyBDT

Where Tungi is

Tungi sits in Bangladesh, in the northern part of Asia.

Dhaka lies about 20 km to the south, Kafrul lies about 12 km to the south and Bhatara lies about 11 km to the south-east.

Getting there

Most visitors arrive by air. Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) is the closest airport, about 5 km from Tungi.

Alternative gateways include Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA, 85 km); Barisal Airport (BZL, 122 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 Tungi →arrives DAC (5.4 km away)

Book an airport transfer in Tungi via Kiwitaxi

Getting around

Buses and taxis get you around, and the centre is compact enough to explore on foot. 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 Tungi is worth your time: a large city with the range of places to stay, eat and go out that its size brings; a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through DAC.

Day trips & nearby

Tungi works well as a base. Within about 20 km you can reach Dhaka (20 km to the south); Kafrul (12 km to the south); Bhatara (11 km to the south-east); Savar (16 km to the west); Motijheel (18 km to the south).

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 Tungi

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Getting around Tungi

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.

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Common questions

What is the nearest airport to Tungi?
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) is the closest airport, about 5 km away.
When is the best time to visit Tungi?
Late spring and early autumn tend to be the most pleasant.
What is near Tungi?
Dhaka is one of the closest places, about 20 km away, with others within day-trip range.
Which country is Tungi in?
Tungi is in Bangladesh.

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Sources & method

Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.