How to get to Hoi An

Hoi An is located on the coast of South Central Vietnam around 28km (17mi) south of Da Nang.

The most convenient route to Hoi An is by air to Da Nang International Airport (DAD), followed by a short taxi or bus ride to Hoi An.

Da Nang Airport receives nonstop daily international flights from Hong Kong, Singapore and Bangkok, as well as domestic flights from Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.


Flight times to Da Nang

Within Vietnam: Vietjet Air and Vietnam Airlines offer the most convenient flights to Da Nang.

Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang is 1 hr 10 min, direct flight
Hanoi to Da Nang is 1 hr 15 min, direct flight


From China: China Eastern Airlines, Cathay Dragon, Hong Kong Express and Vietnam Airlines offer the most convenient flights to Da Nang.

Beijing to Da Nang is 4 hrs 40 min, direct flight
Shanghai to Da Nang is 3 hrs 55 min, direct flight
Hong Kong to Da Nang is 1 hrs 45 min, direct flight


From Singapore: JetStar Asia and Silk Air operate regular flights to Da Nang.

Singapore to Da Nang is 2 hrs 40 min, direct flight


From Thailand: Bangkok Airways and Thai Vietjet Air operate regular flights to Da Nang.

Bangkok to Da Nang is 1 hrs 50 min, direct flight


From Australia : Qantas, Jetstar Asia, Singapore Airlines, Silk Air, Korean Air, Vietnam Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Hongkong Express, Air Asia, Thai Airways and Bangkok Express offer the most convenient daily scheduled flights to Hoi An via Da Nang.

Adelaide to Da Nang is 13 hrs, connecting flightˆ
Brisbane to Da Nang is 13 hrs 30 min, connecting flightˆ
Sydney to Da Nang is 11 hrs 30 min, connecting flightˆ
Melbourne to Da Nang is 11 hrs 30 min, connecting flightˆ
Perth to Da Nang is 9 hrs 25 min, connecting flightˆ


From New Zealand: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Asia, Cathay Dragon and Air Asia offer the most convenient daily scheduled flights Hoi An via Da Nang.

Auckland to Da Nang is 14 hrs, connecting flightˆ


From United Kingdom: British Airways, Vietnam Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cathay Dragon and Bangkok Airways offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Hoi An via Da Nang.

London to Da Nang is 14 hrs 20 min, connecting flightˆ


From France: Air France, Vietnam Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cathay Dragon and Bangkok Airways offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Hoi An via Da Nang.

Paris to Da Nang is 14 hrs 45 min, connecting flightˆ


From Germany: Lufthansa, Eurowings, Vietnam Airlines, Singapore Airlines, SilkAir, Scoot Tigerair and Thai Vietjet Air offer the most convenient flights to Da Nang.

Berlin to Da Nang is 15 hrs 25 min, connecting flightˆ
Dusseldorf to Da Nang is 15 hrs 55 min, connecting flightˆ
Frankfurt to Da Nang is 13 hrs 45 min, connecting flightˆ
Hamburg to Da Nang is 15 hrs 55 min, connecting flightˆ
Munich to Da Nang is 13 hrs 55 min, connecting flightˆ


From United States: United Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon offer the most convenient daily scheduled flights to Hoi An via Da Nang.

Atlanta to Da Nang is 21 hrs 30 min, connecting flightˆ
Boston to Da Nang is 20 hrs 5 min, connecting flightˆ
Chicago to Da Nang is 20 hrs 50 min, connecting flight
Dallas-Fort Worth to Da Nang is 21 hrs 15 min, connecting flightˆ
New York to Da Nang is 19 hrs 40 min, connecting flightˆ
San Francisco to Da Nang is 17 hrs 40 min, connecting flightˆ
Los Angeles to Da Nang is 18 hrs 5 min, connecting flightˆ


From Canada: Air Canada, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon offer the most convenient daily scheduled flights to Hoi An via Da Nang.

Toronto to Da Nang is 18 hrs 10 min, connecting flightˆ
Montreal to Da Nang is 22 hrs, connecting flightˆ
Vancouver to Da Nang is 16 hrs 35 min, connecting flightˆ

(ˆincludes transfer time.)


Flying in

Da Nang International Airport (DAD) is around 28km (17mi) from Hoi An.

From the airport to Hoi An costs around US$22 using a metered taxi for the 30-minute ride. Major hotels and resorts can meet quests on arrival by prior arrangement.


Entry requirements

A passport valid for at least six months beyond intended period of stay, a return/onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds.

A prearranged visa from the Vietnam Embassy is required to enter Vietnam and is valid for a stay of up to 30 days – allow from two to five days.

Multi-entry visas are available on application; as are extensions once you are in Vietnam. Visitors should hold a spare passport photograph for use on the immigration form that must be filled out on arrival in Vietnam.


Getting around Hoi An

The best option is on foot or bicycle, which are easily rented for less than USD3 per day.

Hired motorcycles (USD5) are also a great way to explore the local beaches and further afield.

Cyclos are everywhere and taxis can be found in the middle of Le Loi Street or called by phone.


Latest update: How to get to Hoi An: 15 May, 2022



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