Da Nang International Airport (DAD) - Guide for Arriving Passengers to Danang and Hoi An City in Vietnam
Da Nang International Airport (IATA: DAD, ICAO: VVDN) located in the city of Da Nang in Vietnam, serves central Vietnam.
Da Nang Airport is also the most convenient airport for visiting the ancient city of Hoi An near Danang.
Da Nang Airport to City center is 2Km distance.
Da Nang Airport to My Khe Beach (Hotels and Resorts area) is 7Km and takes about 15 minutes by Car.
Da Nang Airport to Hoi An Ancient Town is 30Km and takes 50 minutes by Car.
Da Nang international airport code is DAD is directly connected by air to many Asian Countries.
4 Domestic Airlines and 28 International Airlines Serve Da Nang Airport.
Danang Airport gets nearly 250 flights a week from South Korea, making South Koreans as highest arriving international visitors by country via air to Danang.
Detailed information about Danang Airport terminals and all transportation options below after this quick chart.
Quick chart - Transporation Options at Dan Nang Airport
| Transportation Options | Airport to Location in Da Nang | Estimated Price | Pros and Cons |
| Private Car Transfer | Da Nang Airport to Da Nang Hotels | Starts at US$9.50 (for up to 3 Passengers) Starts at US$12.50 (for up to 3 Passengers) | Pros: - Available 24 Hours - Convenient and safe - Door to Door Service Cons: - More Expensive than other Options |
| Shared Shuttle Bus | Da Nang Airport to Hoi An | Pros: - Economical Price point - Good and safe for a single rider - Door to Door Service Cons: - No Night service after 11 PM - Takes longer than Private car | |
| Taxi | Da Nang Airport to City Center
Da Nang Airport to My Khe Beach Area
Da Nang Airport to Hoi An | Avg Price US$5.50 or more
Avg Price US$6.50 or more
Avg price US$15.00 or more | Pros: - Available 24 Hours - Convenient for returning visitors - Door to Door Service Cons: - Many drivers don't speak English - Extra fees (VND 15K) for Airport tax on the top of the fare - Local Cash required as many don't accept credit cards |
| Grab (Ride App) | Da Nang Airport to City Center
Da Nang Airport to My Khe Beach Area
Da Nang Airport to Hoi An | Avg Price US$ 4.00 or more
Avg Price US$ 5.00 or more
Avg Price US$ 14.00 or more | Pros: - Map tracking on your mobile - Accepts Credit cards on App - Clean cars Cons: - Data needed on Mobile - The price fluctuates based on demand - Extra fees (VND 15K) for Airport tax on the top of the fare |
Da Nang Airport has two separate building structures for passengers Terminals –
1). Domestic Terminal (Terminal 1 or T1), and
2). International Terminal ( Terminal 2 or T2)
Domestic Terminal (T1) at Da Nang Aiport
Da Nang Airport Domestic Terminal T1 is a modern three-story building.
Ticketing, Check-in counters, and Departures are at the 2nd level.
The Middle level or 1st level is for connection to arrival ground floor.
Ground Floor is for Arrivals facilities like Baggage Claim, Welcome counter, Hotels, Private Cars, and Currency Exchange counters.
Arriving domestic passengers follow the Baggage Claim signs after disembarking the plane.
Take an escalator to the Ground floor to the Baggage Claim area.
The Arrival lobby in the baggage area has Information, Currency Exchange, Private Car, Phone SIM Counters.
Arrival hall after exit doors of arrival lobby is an open-air hall.
International Terminal (T2) at Da Nang Aiport
Da Nang Airport International Terminal T2 is a modern Four-story building.
The top floor or 2nd level is for Ticketing, Check-in counters, and Departures concourse.
The mezzanine level is for the lounges and office area at DAD Airport.
1st level or floor is for Gates and Gate Lounge.
The ground floor is for Arriving passengers Immigration, baggage claim, and Customs.
Arriving International passengers follow Immigration signs after disembarking the plane.
Take escalators to the ground floor to Immigration counters or Visa and Arrival counters.
If you have a valid Vietnam Visa already stamped in your passport, then go directly to the Immigration counter.
If you have Visa approval on printed paper or looking for Visa on arrival, then go to the Visa on Arrival counters located on the left-hand side in the Immigration area before Immigration counters.
Get your visa stamped on your passport by filling up the form and paying the visa stamping fee in cash (US$ 25) at this DAD Airport counter.
Once you clear Immigration, pickup you checked bags from baggage claim and clear the customs.
Just outside of Custom exit doors at this Da Nang Airport, at ground level, is the Arrival lobby with counters for Money exchange, Taxi counters, Private cars counters, and Mobile SIM cards.
Many counters sell taxi or private car drop-off, money exchange, and phone SIM altogether and provide a good deal.
If you don’t have any local Vietnamese currency VND (Dong), then we recommend changing some money here as Vietnam is still a cash country.
Outside the doors of the Arrival lobby (Secured area) is an open Air Arrival Hall where you will meet your Pre-book Car driver or friends or relatives at this Danang Airport.
This open-Air arrival hall at DAD Airport is open to the public.
Be aware of people approaching you directly for transportation or other solicitations in the Arrival Hall of this DAD Airport.
Transfer between International and Domestic Terminals at Da Nang Airport
In case you need to transfer between International and Domestic Terminals then -
- Exit the Airport Terminal building doors
- For International to Domestic transfer
- turn right and walk towards the domestic terminal building,
- For Domestic to International transfer
- turn left and walk towards the International terminal building
- Transfer between terminals at DAD Airport at ground level via covered corridor or pathway.
- It takes less than 4 minutes by foot (walking) from one terminal to other at this DAD Airport
