Sylhet travel guide

Sylhet Tourism | Sylhet Guide

You're Going to Love Sylhet

With a population of 237 000, Sylhet is the largest city in Sylhet, Bangladesh by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Sylhet deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Sylhet

Sylhet in June
Estimated hotel price
$19
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sylhet in June
Estimated hotel price
$19
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sylhet in August, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 53.6 °F, with an average temperature of 64.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 32″. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Sylhet, with an average rainfall of 0.3″.

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How to Get to Sylhet

Plane

When flying to Sylhet, you’ll arrive at Sylhet Osmani Intl (ZYL), which is located 7 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Sylhet from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 28h 45m.

Plane

When flying to Sylhet, you’ll arrive at Sylhet Osmani Intl (ZYL), which is located 7 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Sylhet from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 28h 45m.

Airports near Sylhet

Airlines serving Sylhet

Where to stay in Sylhet

Average rates range from around $26 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $86 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sylhet

Most booked hotels in Sylhet

Hotel Noorjahan Grand
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1117 reviews)
$33+
The Grand Hotel Bd
3 stars
Good (7.4, 1002 reviews)
$13+
Bottomhill Palace Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, 178 reviews)
$15+
Rose View Hotel
5 stars
Good (7.8, 4 reviews)
$76+
Hotel Valley Garden
3 stars
Good (7.2, 130 reviews)
$24+