Da Nang International Airport - Flight Information and Guide (DAD)

How to get to Da Nang International Airport

Da Nang's downtown is only about 3 km from the airport.

By Car

Those arriving by car reach the city center in 10-15 minutes.

By Train

There is no rail connection for the airport, although the Da Nang railway station is located in the city.

By Bus

There is no direct public bus service dedicated to tourists; transfers are primarily by taxi.

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Tips Given the short distance, many downtown hotels also offer shuttle service or private transfer on request.

Average travel time to DAD

TrainNot available

Shuttle busNot available

Taxi / Private hire10-15 minutes (60,000-120,000 VND)

Parking near Da Nang International Airport

The official parking is located next to the terminal.

How to get to Da Nang from DAD

By Train

There is no rail connection to the airport, although Da Nang's main railway station is located in the city.

By Bus

There is no direct public bus service for tourists; transfers are mostly by taxi.

By Taxi

A taxi to Da Nang city center costs approximately 80,000-150,000 VND for a 10-15 minute journey; two dedicated taxi stands are located at the arrivals exit.

Airport transfers you can book in advance

Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.

Car rental at Da Nang International Airport

Some car rental companies operate at the airport, useful for exploring Hoi An and the surrounding coast independently.

Hotels near Da Nang International Airport

Da Nang is one of Vietnam's most convenient airports: the centre with the Dragon Bridge is just 3 km away, and even My Khe beach is reached in under 15 minutes. For those with only a couple of hours or a dawn flight, sleeping a step from the terminal makes sense only in extreme cases, because the rest of the city is already very close. Those who want restaurants, the Han River and the bridges lit up at night aim for the centre; those seeking the beach and the big resorts move to the coastal stretch of My Khe and Non Nuoc, a few minutes further east. More isolated, the Son Tra peninsula hosts the most exclusive luxury resorts, reachable only by a scenic road through the nature reserve.

Airport area

Both hotels are 5-9 minutes by car from the terminal.

Best for: Very short layovers or dawn flights, when even 10-15 minutes toward downtown or the beach feel like too much.

Pros

As close as possible to check-in, useful only for layovers of a few hours
Lower rates than the hotels downtown or at the beach

Cons

A dark, little-frequented area in the evening, according to several reviews
Downtown and the beach are only minutes away anyway: for multi-night stays those are the better choice

Recommended hotels

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City centre

Centre and the Han River

About 3 km from the airport, 5-15 minutes by car depending on traffic; no direct bus from the terminal downtown, only taxi or Grab.

Best for: Those who want the Dragon Bridge, riverside restaurants and the Han market within walking distance, while staying very close to the airport too.

Pros

The Dragon Bridge, Da Nang Cathedral and the Han market within walking distance of the area's hotels
One of the shortest airport transfers in this guide

Cons

The beach is 10-15 minutes away, worth considering if you want the sea every day
A central area, so more traffic and noise along Bach Dang Street in the evening

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Neighbourhood

My Khe and Non Nuoc, the seafront

About 5-6 km from the airport, 9-19 minutes by car depending on the property and traffic; further than the centre but still very convenient compared with other coastal cities in the region.

Best for: Those who want the beach steps from the room, with the big international resorts concentrated along this stretch of coast.

Pros

A white-sand beach with direct access from the resorts, among the most appreciated in central Vietnam
Pools, spas and restaurants inside the resorts, handy for those who don't want to move around every day

Cons

Further from the Dragon Bridge and the historic centre than the hotels on the Han River
Higher prices at the upscale resorts, especially in high season

Recommended hotels

Pullman Danang Beach Resort A 3-minute walk from My Khe beach, with an infinity pool and private beach; among the best-rated resorts on this stretch of coast according to reviews. View availability

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Neighbourhood

Son Tra Peninsula

About 21 km from the airport but 30 minutes by car, due to the bends of the road crossing the peninsula's nature reserve; no public transport, only a private transfer or the resort's shuttle.

Best for: Those seeking an isolated, design-forward resort, accepting a longer scenic road through the nature reserve to reach the centre and the airport.

Pros

A private beach and the peninsula's nature reserve, among the most scenic locations in the region
Design by architect Bill Bensley, among the most photographed resorts in Vietnam

Cons

The longest and most winding transfer in this guide: to be avoided for short layovers
The peninsula's isolation: every trip downtown requires a car and time

Recommended hotels

InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort by IHG On the natural reserve of the Son Tra peninsula, with architecture by Bill Bensley descending toward a private beach; an internal funicular links the resort's different areas. View availability

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Airport services

The airport serves Vietnam's central coast with international traffic growing rapidly, driven by the tourism boom in Da Nang and Hoi An.

Shopping & Duty Free

The duty-free area offers Vietnamese coffee, lacquered and silk handicrafts, along with the usual international brands.

Lounges & relaxation

For business travelers, select reserved lounges are available.

Connectivity & Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminal area; local SIM and eSIM cards are easily purchased upon arrival.

Families & Children

Essential family assistance is guaranteed in common terminal areas for families with children.

Terminal guide

The terminal, expanded in recent years to accompany the growth of central coast tourism, handles domestic connections and a growing number of direct international routes to Asia.

The recommended safety margin for international flights is 2.5 hours.

Map of Da Nang International Airport

Frequently asked questions

Q. What makes the Da Nang Dragon Bridge famous?

The Cau Rong, which spans the Han River in the heart of the city, breathes fire and water from the dragon's head on weekend evenings: a free show that has become one of the symbols of Da Nang's tourism revival.

Q. Is Hoi An easy to reach from Da Nang?

Yes, the airport is the most convenient gateway to the ancient trading town of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage site, about 30-40 minutes by car.

Q. Are there reliable official taxis at Da Nang Airport?

Yes, Mai Linh and Vinasun are the most recognizable and reliable companies, green and white respectively with clearly visible logos, with regulated official stands right at the arrivals exit: a safeguard against the inflated fares more common elsewhere in the country.