Introduction
Traveling to Hoi An, or planning a trip to Hoi an ancient town, a lot of first-time travelers have the same question “Does Hoi An have an airport?” What is the best way to travel to Hoi An? What is the nearest airport to Hoi An?
Do not worry about that, in this article, Culture Pham Travel will reveal and answer all your curious questions about Hoi An airport and give you an insight into What to do in Hoi An.
Hoi An Airport, Yes or No?
The answer to this question is NO. There is no airport or train station in Hoi An. Asian tourists usually travel from their countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, etc directly to Da Nang international airport.
Western Foreigners, usually travel from their countries to Noi Bai Airport or Tan Son Nhat Airport and then take a domestic flight to Da Nang Airport.
So Da Nang International Airport/ Da Nang Railway Station is just about 30km from Hoi An old town. So it is very easy to travel from Da Nang Airport to your hotel by catching a Da Nang airport taxi, grabbing a car, motorbike, a public bus, or booking a preserved private car from Da Nang Airport to Hoi An transfer. Read more about How to Travel from Da Nang to Hoi An.
In this post, we will give you the best recommendations for the best airports to fly to if you’re going to Hoi An. Hoi An old town is quite small but it is known as the most romantic and beautiful city in the world. Traveling to Hoi An, you will have a great chance to explore the ancient town, its green and peaceful countryside, My Son Sanctuary, Cham Island, Hoi An lantern boats, etc.
Located at the primary location, Hoi An is well-connected and incredibly easy to travel from its neighboring cities and towns. So below are the closest cities with the airports that you can get to Hoi An
Da Nang International Airport (DAD).
Many first-time travelers thought Da Nang International Airport is Hoian Airport. Well, you can say that but actually, Da Nang International Airport (DAD) is located 37 kilometers away from Hoi An ancient town, in Da Nang city center.
Da Nang is an incredibly modern airport and is known as the third largest airport in Vietnam. Therefore it is the closest and easiest travel to Hoi An. The facilities of this airport can meet all your needs as an international airport such as free wifi, free drinking water, toilets, SIM card service, lounges, money exchange service, and various food and drink restaurants.
Traveling from Da Nang airport to Hoi An city center will take you around 40 minutes, depending on your means of transport. There are so many transport options to choose from Da Nang airport to Hoi An private car, Hoi An Airport shuttle bus, Grab cars, and local buses, etc. For more information and recommendations about transport options, you must reference our article “How to get from Da Nang to Hoi An.”
Phu Bai International Airport In Hue (HUI)
As you know, the Phu Bai Airport to Hoi An distance is about 105km so it takes about 2.5 hours to get to Hoi An by private car. Hue airport is quite small, it is a single-terminal airport with all the amenities a traveler needs such as a business class lounge, free wifi, toilets, a food court, refreshment areas, and souvenir shops.
You can easily take a taxi, grab a car, or book a private car to travel to Hoi An. along the way from Hue to Hoi An, you can as the travel companies to customize the itinerary to pay a visit to Lap An Lagoon, Lang Co Bay, Hai Van Pass, My Khe Beach, and Marble Mountains.
Chu Lai International Airport
The last option to travel to the ancient town is the Chu Lai International Airport. Chu Lai is a small airport located 80 kilometers to the South of Hoi An ancient town. Chu Lai Airport is a great connection for domestic flights to and from Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. So if you would like to get to Hoi An by the airline, you can choose Chu Lai Airport as an option.
Plus, there are several flights landing at Chu Lai airport from Bangkok, Vientiane, or Beijing. The transfer from Chu Lai Airport to Hoi An takes roughly 1.5 hours by private car transfer. Because of the long distance and time, so you must book a private car transfer from Chu Lai Airport to Hoi An. if you take a taxi or grab, it will cost you a lot of money.
Hoi An Airport Travel Guide
In conclusion, there is no airport in Hoi An but it is easily accessible and convenient to get to Hoi An from nearby airports in Hue/ Da Nang or Quang Ngai province.
But if you would like to have a quick and the cheapest transfer to Hoi An, you should choose Da Nang International Airport. Hoi An is a lovely and romantic city with an ancient town, the Hoai River, and colorful lanterns. It is a must-visit destination on the list of your Vietnam travel plan.
