How do you get to Da Nang?
Getting There9.9/10Among the 1% easiest cities to reach
- Main airport
- Da Nang International Airport (DAD)
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: fasttrack-vietnam.com, trip.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- Da Nang airport is compact and efficient; immigration is typically faster than major Vietnamese hubs. Both domestic and international terminals close briefly between 3:00–5:00 AM—no overnight stays inside the airport are possible.
- Peak traffic hours (7:00–8:00 AM and 5:00–6:30 PM) significantly increase travel times and fares from the airport; plan accordingly.
- Grab is the most reliable ground transport option with transparent pricing and card payment support; taxis require cash in Vietnamese Dong.
- Bus routes exist but require a short walk from the terminal; more economical but less convenient than ride-hailing for first-time arrivals.
- Hoi An (30–40 minutes) is the most popular day trip and easily accessible. For longer excursions (Hue, My Son), book tours or use Grab rather than trying independent transport.
- Most day-trip attractions (Marble Mountains, Ba Na Hills, Cham Islands) are within 30–69 km and best accessed via guided tours or Grab, which manage logistics and entrance fees.
Airport
- Name
- Da Nang International Airport (DAD)
- Location
- 4 km southwest of city center
- Terminals
- 2 terminals (Terminal 1: domestic; Terminal 2: international)
- Distance To City Center
- ~3–5 km (5–15 minute drive)
- Baggage Notes
- Luggage arrives at carousel within 5–12 minutes; free trolleys available; keep baggage tag until fully outside terminal
- Immigration Notes
- Generally faster and less crowded than Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City airports; expect 10–15 minutes on a quiet day
Facilities
- Free Wi-Fi
- ATMs
- Currency exchange desks
- SIM card counters
- VIP lounge
- Charging stations
- Duty-free shops
- Medical facilities
- Border visa stamping services
Ground Transport
Bus
- Description
- Pickup at stops on Nguyen Van Linh or Duy Tan Street (5–10 minute walk from terminal)
Routes
06
- Schedule
- 5:45 AM–6:00 PM, every 45 minutes
12
- Schedule
- 5:30 AM–7:00 PM, every 10–30 minutes
Grab
- Cost Range
- 80,000–150,000 VND depending on time of day
- Cost To Hoi An
- ₫300,000
- Hoi An Duration
- 45 minutes–1 hour
- Cost To City Center
- ₫80,000
- Description
- Ride-hailing app (transparent fares, no negotiation)
Taxi
- Warning
- Avoid unlicensed drivers offering fixed-price rides inside terminal
- Cost Range
- 100,000–150,000 VND to My Khe Beach
- Cost To City Center
- ₫100,000
- Description
- Available 24/7 at designated stands; use Mai Linh (green) or VinaSun (white)
Motorbike Taxi
- Description
- Available but prefer cash in VND
Flights
- Frequency
- 41 airlines operate ~4,773 flights monthly from 31 worldwide airports; ~159 flights per day
Key Routes
Domestic
Hanoi (HAN)
- Operators
- VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines, Sun PhuQuoc Airways, Bamboo Airways, Vietravel Airlines
- Price Range
- from $26 USD
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
- Operators
- VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines, Sun PhuQuoc Airways, Bamboo Airways, Vietravel Airlines
- Price Range
- competitive domestic rates
Phu Quoc
- Operators
- VietJet Air, Sun PhuQuoc Airways
Nha Trang
- Operators
- VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines
Can Tho, Da Lat, Hai Phong
- Operators
- VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines
International
- Hong Kong
- Siem Reap
- Phnom Penh
- Denpasar (Bali)
- Bangkok
- Singapore
- Kuala Lumpur
- Tokyo
- Osaka
Domestic Airlines
- Vietnam Airlines
- VietJet Air
- Bamboo Airways
- Sun PhuQuoc Airways
- Vietravel Airlines
- Pacific Airlines
Major International Airlines
- Air Astana
- AirAsia
- Greater Bay Airlines
- Hong Kong Airlines
- Hong Kong Express
- Air Cambodia
Day Trip Access
Nearby Destinations
Hoi An Ancient Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Distance
- 30 km
- Duration
- 30–40 minutes by Grab or taxi
- Accessibility
- Very easy; most popular day trip
Ba Na Hills (Golden Bridge, French Village, Sun World Theme Park)
- Distance
- 30 km
- Duration
- ~45 minutes–1 hour
- Accessibility
- Easy; guided tours widely available
Marble Mountains (5 Limestone Hills, Caves, Temples)
- Distance
- ~10–15 km south of city
- Duration
- 30 minutes
- Accessibility
- Easy; half-day or full-day tours available
My Son Sanctuary (UNESCO World Heritage Site, Champa Temple Complex)
- Distance
- 69 km
- Duration
- 1 hour one-way
- Accessibility
- Half-day to full-day trip; booked via Grab taxi or tour operators
Son Tra Peninsula (Monkey Mountain, Snorkeling, Wildlife)
- Distance
- ~5–10 km north
- Duration
- 30 minutes–1 hour
- Accessibility
- Easy by Grab or motorbike
Cham Islands
- Distance
- 45 km offshore
- Accessibility
- Boat tour from Da Nang or Hoi An for swimming, snorkeling
Hue (Imperial City, Hai Van Pass Scenic Route)
- Distance
- 98 km
- Duration
- ~2 hours by car
- Accessibility
- Full-day private car, bus, or heritage train option available
Tam Thanh (Mural Village, Off-the-beaten-path Beach Town)
- Distance
- ~35–40 km south
- Accessibility
- Day or overnight trip
Rail
- Status
- No direct rail service from Da Nang airport to city center
- Note
- Vietnam does have rail connections (Hanoi–Ho Chi Minh City route passes through central Vietnam), but no documented rail links for airport ground transport
Ferry
- Status
- No scheduled ferry service from Da Nang airport
- Nearby Options
- Cham Islands (~45 km offshore): accessible by boat for day trips; traditional Vietnamese boat operators available through tour agencies
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