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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Sylhet to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Sylhet

Sylhet in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 24
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sylhet in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 24
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sylhet in August, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12 °C, with an average temperature of 18 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 812 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Sylhet, with an average rainfall of 8 mm.

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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 centre.

Plane

When flying to Sylhet, you’ll arrive at Sylhet Osmani Intl (ZYL), which is located 7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Sylhet

Airlines serving Sylhet

Biman Bangladesh
Good (23 reviews)
US-Bangla Airlines
Excellent (1 reviews)

Where to stay in Sylhet

Average rates range from around S$ 34 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 98 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sylhet