Major city · Bangladesh
Teknaf
Spend one night in Teknaf as a ferry hub to Saint Martins Island; arrive early, catch the 10 AM ferry, and depart the same day.
Teknaf is the southernmost mainland town of Bangladesh, a basic transport hub for ferries to Saint Martins Island. Facilities are limited, so a single night is enough to catch the ferry and explore the short beach and market.
More
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BDT
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (dry, cooler)
- avoid May–Oct (heavy monsoon)
- Airport
- CXB
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- Bangladesh ↗Apply for a visa only on the official government e-visa portal or at an embassy; lookalike sites charge extra, and the rules differ by nationality.
- Bangladesh ↗Dress modestly in cities and near mosques: cover shoulders and knees, and women carry a scarf for mosques and shrines.
- Bangladesh ↗Carry Bangladeshi taka in small notes; rickshaws, markets and small shops are cash-only, and foreign cards are not accepted everywhere.
- Bangladesh ↗Political rallies, strikes (hartal) and blockades can close roads and cut mobile internet with little notice: check the news and your hotel before any transfer day and stay away from demonstrations.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Teknaf999 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance999
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Teknaf, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?BDT in small notes (50s and 100s) for rickshaws, tea and entry tickets.Bangladesh-wide
- SIM or eSIMGrameenphone, Robi and Banglalink sell SIMs at Dhaka airport with passport and biometric fingerprint registration.Bangladesh-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; buy sealed bottles or use hotel filtered water.Bangladesh-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge.Bangladesh-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Bangladesh-wide
- SafetyTeknaf is generally safe for day visitors; limited lighting and occasional power cuts mean stay in well‑lit areas after dark.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and malls; squat toilets with a hose or jug elsewhere.Bangladesh-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFriday is the main day off: shops open after midday prayers, offices closed; Saturday is also a weekend day for government.Bangladesh-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckCXB Cox's Bazar Airport (Domestic flights; bus to Teknaf about 2 h (check schedule).).
- Getting aroundAuto‑rickshaws (babytaxis) from bus stop: Tk 50 to main ferry port, Tk 70 to Keari Sindbad port; cycle‑rickshaws cheaper but road is steep.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealSnack shack on Teknaf beach৳30‑80
- BeerBeer (Myanmar import)৳100‑150
- Metro or bus rideBus from Cox's Bazar2 h৳70‑120
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per personBDT 100
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomBDT 600
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomBDT 900
A day, not counting the bed: Budget BDT 300 · Mid BDT 600 · High BDT 900
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CXB Cox's Bazar Airport (Domestic flights; bus to Teknaf about 2 h (check schedule).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest May (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Teknaf: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Auto‑rickshaws (babytaxis) from bus stop: Tk 50 to main ferry port, Tk 70 to Keari Sindbad port; cycle‑rickshaws cheaper but road is steep.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Saint Martins Island
goDoor to door: ≈ 2 h total (bus to port + ferry)
Ferry from main port (Tk 650‑750 round‑trip); walk 5 km (3.1 mi) north to port then board 10 AM ferryFerry from main port (Tk 650‑750 round‑trip); walk 3.1 mi (5 km) north to port then board 10 AM ferry
Main reason to be in Teknaf; early ferry needed, stay overnight if arriving late.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Sky View Hotel
Double rooms Tk 150, can bargain to Tk 100; basic but cheapest budget option.
Hotel Raj Mahal
Tk 80‑150, simple rooms near bus stand.
Hotel Hilltop
Tk 100‑200, quieter back‑street location.
Hotel Dip Plaza
Doubles from Tk 400, larger and cleaner.
Hotel Ne‑Taung
Tk 1400‑3500, government‑owned, near Keari Sindbad port, best comfort.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ৳300–500 excl. bed
- Mid
- ৳500–800 excl. bed
- High
- ৳800+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel room1 × 1 night × BDT 100 | BDT 100 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × BDT 300 | BDT 300 |
| Bus Dhaka → Teknaf (overnight)1 × BDT 1,200 · check | BDT 1,200 |
| Ferry round‑trip to Saint Martins Island1 × BDT 700 · check | BDT 700 |
| eSIM 1 week data1 × BDT 500 · check | BDT 500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | BDT 280 |
| Trip total≈ BDT 3,080 per person per day, bed included | BDT 3,080 |
2026 estimate in BDT; flights and long‑distance bus tickets excluded.
Prices of common things
| Bus from Cox's Bazar2 h | ৳70‑120 |
| Auto‑rickshaw to main ferry port | ৳50 |
| Snack shack on Teknaf beach | ৳30‑80 |
| Beer (Myanmar import) | ৳100‑150 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Electricity can be scarce; bring a flashlight.
- Ferry schedules may change; confirm times before travel.
- Roads can be dusty and crowded; allow extra travel time.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 999
Pocket card
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance999
Embassy
Bangladesh has a US consulate in Dhaka; nearest for Teknaf travelers.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Dhaka → Teknaf bus (overnight): about ৳1,200 per person, ~10 h (check)
- Ferry Teknaf → Saint Martins Island: about ৳650‑750 round‑trip, 10 AM departure (check)
Say or show
- দুঃখিত — Excuse me / Sorry (dukhito)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
- এটা কত? — How much is it? (eta koto?)
- কার্ডে দিতে পারি? — Can I pay by card? (card-e dite pari?)
- ফেরি কোথায়? — Where is the ferry? (ferry kothay?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Teknaf. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb (dry, cooler) · avoid May–Oct (heavy monsoon) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 5 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add night in Teknaf for ferry timing flexibility.
- Map auto‑rickshaw routes to ports.
- Include backup bus schedules from Cox's Bazar.
Sources
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