Major Airports in Vietnam

In the most short stopover, Vietnam is in the pattern of being favored by foreign and travelers more and more especially due to its strategic location. Lots of major airlines have a stopover in Vietnam which have final destination cities of Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, China, Australia and New Zealand.
Learning the major airports can help take your travel to the next level, optimizing connections and making scheduling simpler and thus saving money!.

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) – Ho Chi Minh City

The largest and busiest airport in Vietnam, Tan Son Nhat is the primary access point south of the country. It is the main airport for domestic and international flights into Ho Chi Minh City, and is located approximately 8 kilometers north of downtown. The airport consists of two terminals: Domestic Terminal (T1) & International Terminal (T2) with a variety of dining options, tax-free commercial shops and currency exchange. Travelers are advised to arrive early to facilitate check-in, as well as, to use fast-track services to speed up immigration processes at the airport owing to the high volume of traffic experienced in peak seasons.

Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) – Hanoi

58 kilometers (36 miles) from downtown Hanoi, Noi Bai is the largest of northern Vietnam’s two airports serving the capital. Situated about 45 kilometers (28 miles) from central Hanoi, it features numerous amenities, including lounges, restaurants and shopping centers. With footfall this year alone, the airport modernisation programme is a huge step up to train the pace of passenger growth. Transportation to and from the city is available via taxis, shuttle buses and ride-sharing services.

Da Nang International (DAD) – Da Nang

Being a network of many thousand tourists visiting the most charming part of the country, Da Nang is the utmost central airport of Vietnam. Conveniently, guests are within 2 km distance from some of the best highlighted locations such as Hoi An and Hue in the center of the city. Due to the rapid growth of tourism, the airport has undergone significant expansion in recent years, offering a variety of services to maximize passenger comfort.

Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR) – Nha Trang

The Cam Ranh International Airport is located just 30 km south of Nha Trang and serves the entire south-central coastal area. It has got terminal buildings to cater to the domestic as well as the international flights, to help cater for the burgeoning tourist inbound to the region. Food, souvenir shops, etc.

Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC) – Phu Quoc Island

Opened in 2012, this up-to-date 1st-class airport helps the prosperous tourism on the island of Phu Quoc. It links to a number of Vietnamese cities and a few international destinations. Facilities are up to global level giving comfortable experience to the travelers.

Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) — Hai Phong

Targeted at the northern port city of Hai Phong, Cat Bi International Airport is a gateway for destinations like Ha Long Bay. It operates a limited international network, with onboard passenger services to be offered, operationally as required.

Can Tho International Airport (VCA) – Can Tho

Located in Vietnam’s agricultural heart, the Mekong Delta, this airport connects it to the rest of the world via air transport. While it primarily provides domestic services, the airport has the capacity to accommodate international flights.
Oh hey if you have a stop over of more than a day then we highly recommend doing the Can Tho tour of floating markets!

Lien Khuong Airport (DLI) – Da Lat

Lien Khuong Airport, located just outside of the town of Da Lat in the Central Highlands. It serves domestic fly and bears an exceptional architectural design type that is a nine for the host nations.

Phu Bai International Airport (HUI) – Hue

Phu Bai International Airport provides air service to the ancient city of Hue and features more domestic service than any airport in Central Vietnam, and it is slowly expanding its international footprint. It meets the needs of the former imperial capital’s visitors.

Van Don International Airport (VDO) – Quang Ninh

The first private airport in Vietnam, Van Don serves the Ha Long Bay area. It provides modern amenities and flies to several domestic destinations, with plans to fly internationally.

Travel Stack Tips:

• Visa requirements: Be sure you’ll enter the country with the right visa or visa exemption. If you are having a stopover and you need a visa in Vietnam they have a pretty easy E-Visa process which you can apply for from the official Vietnam Visa website by the government.

• Getting There: All airports offer a variety of taxi, shuttle bus and ride-share services. But it always best to confirm availability as well as the rates before availing any service. We highly recommend you stick with Grab taxis in Vietnam due to hassle free experience and transparency in their prices!

• Airport Facilities: Large airports usually have plenty of restaurants and shops, while smaller ones might have minimal options. Take the initiative, particularly for long layovers.

• Avoid Peak Seasons: Book flights for off-season days (when most can) as airports will be relatively less crowded. Check in early and, if available, use fast-track services to mitigate delays.

Your travel experiences may be thus more contributed with this overview of Vietnamese airport system, bringing you useful and smooth usages.