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Da Nang International Airport

Landing in Da Nang: your first 24 hours, sorted

Everything to set up before you board, the real prices for getting into town, and the three tricks people fall for at DAD.

Arrival pass
From DAD
To My Khe Beach
CityDa Nang
Updated 19 Oct 2026

International flights use Terminal 2 (T2). Domestic flights use T1, about a 5-minute walk away.

The Golden Bridge held up by giant stone hands in the hills near Da Nang
A wing and blue sky seen through an airplane window

before you fly

Three things to do at home

  1. A hand holding a phone with a map app open

    Install an eSIM so you have data the moment you land

    You need data for Grab, maps and messaging. Installing at home means no SIM counter queue and no upselling at the airport.

    Find the right plan
  2. Hands holding two passports with boarding passes tucked inside

    Get your e-visa from the official site only

    Check whether your nationality is visa-exempt first. If you need one, the 90-day e-visa costs USD 25 single entry or USD 50 multiple entry on the government portal. Agent sites charge more for the same visa.

    evisa.gov.vn
  3. Two travelers walking through a bright airport terminal

    Landing late or with kids? Book your ride now

    City buses stop around 7:30 pm, and Hoi An is a 45–60 minute drive if you’re heading straight there. A pre-booked car means a driver with your name at the gate and a price fixed in advance.

    Book an airport pickup
Step 1 · Data

Which eSIM for your trip?

Tell us how long you’re staying. We compare the plans and pick the cheapest one that covers you.

How you use your phone

You’ll need roughly 4.9 GB for your trip. This is an estimate; heavy video use can double it.

Yesim

Best value
$11.23
5 GB · 30 days

Data only, no Vietnamese number. Unlimited plans may have a daily fair-use cap.

Get Yesim

Airalo

$11.50
5 GB · 30 days

Data only. Runs on Viettel and VNPT 4G.

Get Airalo

Prices in USD, checked 2026-10-13. The provider’s checkout shows the final price.

Step 2 · Getting into town

DAD to My Khe Beach: every option

Grab / Xanh SM (app)

50,000–150,000 ₫≈ $2–6
10–20 min
Best for Most travelers once their eSIM is working At international arrivals, pickup is just outside in Lane 1 or Lane 2. Fixed price shown before you book. Fares can jump 1.5–2x in rain and between 5 and 7 pm.

Metered taxi (Vinasun / Mai Linh)

80,000–180,000 ₫≈ $3–7
10–20 min
Best for No data and no booking Official taxi rank outside arrivals at both terminals. Ride with Vinasun or Mai Linh only. Freelance drivers at the exit can quote three to four times the meter.

City bus 06 / 12

8,000–15,000 ₫≈ $1
20–30 min
Best for Light luggage, daytime arrivals Both routes call at the airport. Route 06 leaves from 05:45, and its last bus is at 19:25. Route 12 costs 8,000 ₫. Route 06 costs 15,000 ₫ for trips up to 10.65 km.

Private car straight to Hoi An

400,000–700,000 ₫≈ $15–27
45–60 min
Best for Going straight to Hoi An, late arrivals, families Hoi An is about 35 km south. Your driver meets you inside arrivals with a name sign. Fixed price agreed in advance. Grab to Hoi An costs about 350,000–500,000 ₫.
Book a fixed-price pickup

heads up

Scams to skip at DAD

Freelance drivers at the exit

Drivers waiting near the exit may quote three to four times the real fare. Use the official taxi rank or book in an app.

Fake-brand taxis

Look-alike cars run inflated meters. Ride only with Vinasun or Mai Linh, and check the full company name on the door.

Poor rates at the exchange counter

Currency counters inside the airport give a poor rate. Use a bank ATM by the exit instead.

Step 3 · Day one

Your first day in Da Nang

  • Take cash from an ATM by the exit

    Vietcombank and BIDV ATMs are by the exit. About 500,000 VND covers your ride and first meals. Decline the machine’s offer to convert to your home currency.

  • Dodge the evening surge

    Grab prices rise in rain and between 5 and 7 pm. If you’re not in a hurry, wait 15 minutes and check the price again.

  • Keep your e-visa approval letter offline

    Immigration may ask for it. Save a PDF or screenshot, because you may not have data in the queue.

The Dragon Bridge across the Han River in Da Nang, with the city skyline and palm trees
Dragon Bridge
People on the sand at My Khe Beach with Da Nang's hotels behind
My Khe Beach
Colorful silk lanterns glowing at night in Hoi An
Hoi An lanterns
A cyclist on a lantern-lit street in Hoi An's old town at night

Want a plan for day one? A lantern-lit evening in Hoi An’s old town or a Ba Na Hills day trip is an easy way to start your time in Da Nang.

See tours on Klook

good to know

Quick answers

The questions travelers ask most before landing at DAD.

How much is a taxi from Da Nang airport to My Khe Beach?

The airport is only about 3 km from the city centre, so the ride takes 10–20 minutes. Expect 50,000–150,000 VND for Grab or Xanh SM and 80,000–180,000 VND for a Vinasun or Mai Linh taxi on the meter.

Is there a bus from Da Nang airport?

Yes. City buses 06 and 12 call at the airport and cost 8,000–15,000 VND. The last bus 06 leaves the airport at 19:25.

How do I get from Da Nang airport to Hoi An?

Hoi An is about 35 km south. A pre-booked private car costs about 400,000–700,000 VND and takes 45–60 minutes, and Grab costs about 350,000–500,000 VND. The 01SB shuttle runs to Cua Dai pier for 120,000 VND but has no published timetable, so ask at the arrivals desk.

Where do I apply for a Vietnam e-visa?

Only on the government portal at evisa.gov.vn. The 90-day e-visa costs USD 25 for single entry and USD 50 for multiple entry. Agent websites charge more for the same visa.

Prices are ranges compiled from these guides; confirm the fare before you get in. Exchange rate shown at about 26,000 ₫ per USD.