Dhaka Shahjalal Airport Lounges
Shahjalal International Airport · Dhaka, Bangladesh
Hazrat Shahjalal International (DAC) is Bangladesh's busiest gateway, and its lounges cluster in the international departures area after immigration. The Balaka Executive Lounge leads on access — DragonPass, Star Alliance and oneworld all get you in — while the EBL SkyLounge, MTB Air Lounge and the simpler Balaka Lounge round out the field, with several taking Priority Pass or a paid walk-in.
Content updated June 24, 2026
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This guide is compiled from airline, alliance and lounge-operator sources plus published access rules from Priority Pass and DragonPass — we haven't independently visited every Shahjalal International Airport lounge yet. Nothing here is a paid placement, and the guide is updated as lounges open, close, renovate or change access policies. Read more about how we verify lounge data.
Last updated June 24, 2026
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Balaka Executive Lounge
The Balaka Executive Lounge has the widest access at DAC — DragonPass, Star Alliance Gold and oneworld Sapphire all get you in — and sits airside in Terminal 1, reachable from both terminals. It pairs a hot and cold buffet with a full bar, showers and a prayer room, making it the strongest all-rounder at the airport.
EBL Skylounge
The EBL SkyLounge, run by Eastern Bank, sits upstairs after immigration near gate G3 and welcomes SkyTeam Elite Plus and oneworld Sapphire passengers. With showers, a hot and cold buffet, Wi-Fi and a business centre, it is the go-to for status flyers on those alliances and is open around the clock.
Mtb Air Lounge
The MTB Air Lounge sits airside on the second floor of the International Terminal after security and welcomes Priority Pass members as well as any passenger willing to pay a walk-in fee, regardless of cabin. A reliable pay-per-visit option when you don't hold airline status.
Balaka Lounge
The Balaka Lounge is a simple, functional space on the departure floor for Star Alliance Gold passengers and business-class travellers. It's a quiet, no-frills spot for a quick respite before boarding rather than a full-service lounge — useful as a fallback when the executive lounges are busy.
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The Balaka Executive Lounge sits airside in Terminal 1 at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International, reachable from both terminals. It has the widest access of any DAC lounge — DragonPass,…
Mtb Air Lounge
★4.5The MTB Air Lounge sits airside on the second floor of Dhaka's International Terminal, after security at Hazrat Shahjalal International. It welcomes Priority Pass members and admits any…
Balaka Lounge
★4.2The Balaka Lounge is a simple, functional space on the departure floor at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International, for Star Alliance Gold passengers and eligible business-class travellers.…
EBL Skylounge
★4.5The EBL SkyLounge, run by Eastern Bank, sits airside one level up after immigration near gate G3 at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International. It welcomes SkyTeam Elite Plus and oneworld…
Shahjalal International Airport lounges by terminal.
International Departures
All of Dhaka's tracked lounges sit on the international side of Hazrat Shahjalal. The Balaka Executive Lounge and EBL SkyLounge are reached after immigration and security, upstairs on the upper levels, while the MTB Air Lounge is on the second floor after security and the simpler Balaka Lounge sits on the departure floor. The airport's two terminals share airside connections, so the executive lounge can be reached from both.
- —All lounges are on the international departures side, after immigration
- —Balaka Executive Lounge takes the widest access — DragonPass, Star Alliance and oneworld
- —EBL SkyLounge (Eastern Bank) covers SkyTeam and oneworld near gate G3
- —MTB Air Lounge takes Priority Pass and paid walk-in entry
How to get into lounges at DAC.
Dhaka's lounges spread their access across alliance status, lounge memberships and paid walk-in entry. The Balaka Executive Lounge is the most flexible — it takes DragonPass, Star Alliance Gold and oneworld Sapphire — while the EBL SkyLounge covers SkyTeam and oneworld, and the MTB Air Lounge leans on Priority Pass and a pay-at-the-door rate. Almost everything sits airside after immigration, so clear the checkpoint before heading for a lounge.
DragonPass
DragonPass is accepted at the Balaka Executive Lounge, the most flexible lounge at DAC. If you carry DragonPass, that's your way into the airport's best all-round space, airside in Terminal 1.
DragonPassPriority Pass
Priority Pass is accepted at the MTB Air Lounge, on the second floor of the International Terminal after security. Check the per-lounge page before you travel, as Priority Pass coverage at Dhaka is narrower than the airline and alliance routes.
Priority PassAirline & alliance lounges
Star Alliance Gold passengers reach the Balaka Executive Lounge and the Balaka Lounge; oneworld Sapphire reaches the Balaka Executive Lounge and the EBL SkyLounge; and SkyTeam Elite Plus status opens the EBL SkyLounge. Access follows your ticket and frequent-flyer tier.
Star Alliance
oneworld
SkyTeamWalk-in day pass
The MTB Air Lounge admits any passenger for a fee regardless of cabin, so you can pay per visit without a membership or status. Booking ahead where possible is usually cheaper than paying on arrival.
Business & First class ticket
A business- or first-class ticket on an eligible carrier gets you into the corresponding lounge directly — Business Class passengers qualify for the Balaka Executive Lounge, the EBL SkyLounge and the Balaka Lounge under each lounge's entry rules.
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Clear immigration first
- —All of Dhaka's tracked lounges are on the international departures side, after immigration and security — clear the checkpoint before heading for one.
- —The Balaka Executive Lounge is upstairs on Level 2; follow the signs after passport control and head up the stairs at the end of the hall.
- —The EBL SkyLounge sits near gate G3, one level up after immigration.
Match access to your lounge
- —DragonPass and Star Alliance Gold both reach the Balaka Executive Lounge — the airport's most flexible space.
- —If you hold Priority Pass, the MTB Air Lounge is your option; coverage is narrower than the alliance routes.
- —SkyTeam Elite Plus and oneworld Sapphire passengers should head for the EBL SkyLounge.
Pay-per-visit at Dhaka
- —The MTB Air Lounge admits any passenger for a fee, so you can pay per visit without status or a membership.
- —The Balaka Executive Lounge publishes a walk-in rate around US$33 — useful if you don't hold a qualifying membership.
- —Booking a lounge slot ahead where possible is usually cheaper and locks in entry on busy departure banks.
Set expectations
- —Dhaka's lounges are practical rather than lavish — the Balaka Executive and EBL SkyLounge are the most complete, with showers and buffets.
- —The Balaka Lounge is a simpler, no-frills space for a quick respite rather than a long stay.
- —Departures can be busy at the late-night long-haul bank, so arrive with time in hand.
Frequently asked, frequently answered.
We track four lounges at Hazrat Shahjalal International (DAC), all on the international departures side: the Balaka Executive Lounge, the EBL SkyLounge, the MTB Air Lounge and the simpler Balaka Lounge.
Yes. Priority Pass is accepted at the MTB Air Lounge, on the second floor of the International Terminal after security. Coverage at Dhaka is narrower than the airline and alliance routes, so it's worth confirming on the lounge's page before you travel.
For the widest access, the Balaka Executive Lounge works on DragonPass, Star Alliance Gold and oneworld Sapphire, and pairs a hot and cold buffet with a full bar, showers and a prayer room. The EBL SkyLounge is the strongest option for SkyTeam and oneworld status passengers.
Yes. The MTB Air Lounge admits any passenger for a fee regardless of cabin, and the Balaka Executive Lounge publishes a walk-in rate, so you can pay per visit without a membership or frequent-flyer tier.
Yes. The Balaka Executive Lounge accepts DragonPass membership. It's airside in Terminal 1, reachable from both terminals, and is the most flexible lounge at the airport.
All of Dhaka's tracked lounges are on the international departures side, after immigration and security. The Balaka Executive Lounge is upstairs on Level 2, the EBL SkyLounge is near gate G3, and the MTB Air Lounge is on the second floor of the International Terminal.
Yes. The EBL SkyLounge, run by Eastern Bank, welcomes SkyTeam Elite Plus passengers as well as oneworld Sapphire status holders and eligible business-class travellers. It's open around the clock near gate G3.
Yes — both the Balaka Executive Lounge and the EBL SkyLounge have shower facilities, handy before or after a long-haul flight. The simpler Balaka Lounge and the MTB Air Lounge are more basic, so check the individual lounge page for amenities.