Transport facilities at Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP)
Shah Amanat International Airport is a major airport located in Chittagong, Bangladesh, serving both domestic and international flights. The airport provides various transport facilities for passengers to reach their destination easily and comfortably.
Taxi#
Taxis are readily available at the airport and are a convenient mode of transportation for passengers. You will find three-wheeler taxis (in green color) in the parking area. If you are lucky, you may find them at the exit from the terminal building.
You will have to negotiate the fare with the driver before starting the journey as these taxis do not use meters.
You should note that after 9 PM/10 PM, you may not find any taxis at the airport. Hiring a car could be your only option at that time.
Car rental#
Another popular mode of transport at the airport is car rentals. Car rental facilities are available at Shah Amanat International Airport. You will find them after exiting the departure. Hiring a car can be a bit chaotic as there is no official assistance for hiring a car.
Even though there is a signboard with prices mentioned for various destinations, you better negotiate with the driver for a lower fare.
After 9 PM/10 PM hiring a car might be your only option as, after that time, taxis and public transport might be unavailable.
Bus#
There is no bus station near the airport. The neatest bus stand is at 15 No. Ghat, which is more than half kilometer away from the exit of the airport. If you want, you can walk to the bus station.
You will be able to go to the main city using the bus. The buses run regularly from the airport to the city center and other destinations in Chittagong.
Rickshaw#
Most rickshaws are battery-run three-wheeler. Usually, you will not find any rickshaws at the airport. You will find them at the outer gate of the airport (near 15 No. Ghat), which is about half a kilometer from the airport. Rickshaws could be a great option if you need to go a short distance.
Ride sharing#
Uber and Pathao (a local uber alternative) are available. You can hail a ride from your app.
Parking#
There is a single parking area in front of the Airport. The parking area is open with no shed. Sometimes, you will find three-wheeler taxis (commonly known as CNG or auto rickshaws) or rent a car in the parking area.
Bus, Minibus and Truck (3-5) Ton#
a. For first 5 hours -TK. 150/= (one hundred fifty) b. More than 5 hours and upto 24 hours -TK. 60/= (sixty) per hour; c. Should be handed over to the law enforcement agencies after 24 hours
Car Jeep and Microbus#
a. For first 5 hours -TK. 60/= (sixty) b. More than 5 hours and up to 24 hours- TK. 25/= (twenty five) per hour c. Should be handed over to the law enforcement agencies after 24 hours
Bicycle#
a. For first 5 hours -TK. 20/= (twenty) b. More than 5 hours and up to 24 hours- TK. 5/= (five) per hour; c. Should be handed over to the law enforcement agencies after 24 hours. For passengers with special needs, usually the airline provides wheelchair assistance and other support services. Passengers can request wheelchair assistance when booking their flight.