Open-Jaw Sea & Highland Itinerary: Land at Cam Ranh (CXR), Drive Nha Trang to Da Lat, and Fly Out of Lien Khuong (DLI)

Planning an open-jaw itinerary—flying into Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR), enjoying the coastal bays of Nha Trang, climbing up to the Da Lat highlands, and flying out from Lien Khuong Airport (DLI)—saves your group 135–170 km and nearly 4 hours of unnecessary backtracking down the mountain pass. With a dedicated private car and driver, your luggage stays securely in the same vehicle from the Cam Ranh arrival hall along the Bai Dai – Cu Hin coastal pass, over the roughly 30 km Khanh Le Pass on National Highway 27C (road signs mark 29–33 km, cresting Hon Giao peak at 1,700m), all the way to the departure curb at Lien Khuong Airport.

Sun Travel operates this airport-to-airport coastal and highland loop with well-maintained 4, 7, and 16-seat vehicles driven by friendly local chauffeurs. Drivers track your inbound flight number at Cam Ranh to time terminal entry accurately, cross Khanh Le Pass strictly within the 06:00–15:00 daytime window, provide 30 minutes of complimentary waiting time at each pickup point, and support free schedule adjustments or cancellation when notified in advance of your scheduled pickup per agreed trip terms.

4-Day 3-Night Open-Jaw Schedule: Cam Ranh Airport (CXR) Pickup – Nha Trang – Da Lat – Lien Khuong Airport (DLI) Drop-Off

This one-way overland route connects Cam Ranh Airport and the coastal centre of Nha Trang Ward in Khanh Hoa Province (expanded following its merger with former Ninh Thuan Province) with Xuan Huong - Da Lat Ward and Lien Khuong Airport in Lam Dong Province (merged with former Dak Nong and Binh Thuan Provinces) without any redundant return drive. The table below outlines real driving distances and recommended daily timing:

Day	Route Segment & Driving Distance	Recommended Timing Window	Core Highlights & Luggage Logistics
Day 1: Cam Ranh Airport (CXR) Pickup → Bai Dai → Nha Trang	About 35 km via Nguyen Tat Thanh Boulevard and the coastal Cu Hin Pass (40 – 45 minutes of driving)	Pickup timed to your actual landing time at Cam Ranh Domestic (T1) or International (T2) Terminal	Chauffeur greets your group with a name sign at arrivals, loads suitcases into the trunk, and drives past Bai Dai beach and Cu Hin Pass to your Tran Phu hotel
Day 2: Nha Trang Bay, Po Nagar Cham Towers & Hot Mud Baths	Urban and bayside transfers totaling 30 – 45 km	Flexible pacing between 08:00 and 20:00	Door-to-door private transfers to Vinh Truong pier, Po Nagar Cham Towers, the Institute of Oceanography, Hon Chong promontory, and I-Resort mineral mud baths
Day 3: Nha Trang → Khanh Le Pass (NH27C) → Da Lat	About 135 – 140 km, including roughly 30 km on Khanh Le Pass (3 hours 15 minutes – 3 hours 45 minutes)	Depart 07:30 – 09:00 (complete the 1,700m Hon Giao summit crossing before 15:00)	Enjoy a morning jellyfish noodle breakfast in Nha Trang, pause 15 minutes at Khanh Vinh and Hon Giao peak (1,700m), then check into your Da Lat hotel and visit Lam Vien Square
Day 4: Da Lat (Cau Dat – Tuyen Lam) → Lien Khuong Airport (DLI) Drop-Off	About 45 – 60 km via Cau Dat Tea Hill, Tuyen Lam Lake, and the Lien Khuong – Prenn Expressway	Morning sightseeing from 06:30 – 08:00, arriving at DLI Airport 2 hours before departure	Check out of your hotel, keep suitcases stored in the vehicle trunk while visiting Truc Lam Zen Monastery, Tuyen Lam Lake, and strawberry farms, then drive 30 km down the expressway to Lien Khuong Airport

If you are planning a longer overland trip starting from Central Vietnam, explore our Da Nang – Nha Trang – Da Lat 5-day 4-night road trip car tour or book custom intercity stages on the Da Nang – Hoi An to Nha Trang – Da Lat long-distance private car page.

3 Practical Advantages of Booking an Open-Jaw Flight Between Cam Ranh (CXR) and Lien Khuong (DLI)

Compared with booking a round-trip ticket into Cam Ranh Airport and having to drive back down from Da Lat on your final day, an open-jaw airport route offers three clear travel benefits:

1. Eliminate a 165–170 km Final-Day Backtrack to Cam Ranh Airport: Staying in Da Lat on your final night while holding a return flight out of Cam Ranh forces an early morning 3.5-to-4-hour drive back down the 30 km Khanh Le Pass (1,700m Hon Giao peak) and south to Cam Ranh Peninsula. Flying out of Lien Khuong Airport (DLI) replaces that long descent with a smooth 35–40 minute (30 km) transfer along the divided Lien Khuong – Prenn Expressway.
2. Enjoy Half a Day of Luggage-Free Sightseeing in Da Lat Before Your Flight: After checking out of your Da Lat hotel in the morning, your suitcases and boxed strawberry souvenirs stay safely locked inside your private vehicle’s trunk while your chauffeur drives you to Tuyen Lam Lake, Truc Lam Zen Monastery, or a garden cafe on the way south toward the airport.
3. Cross the 30 km Khanh Le Pass Only Once Within the 06:00–15:00 Daytime Window: Seniors and children traverse the winding Khanh Le Pass (road signs mark 29–33 km) only once during clear morning daylight from Nha Trang up to Da Lat, cutting mountain curve driving in half.

Flight-Tracked Pickup at Cam Ranh (CXR) and Smooth Drop-Off Timing at Lien Khuong (DLI)

• Proactive Flight Monitoring and All-Inclusive Airport Barrier Tolls: Simply share your arrival flight number when booking; your driver tracks live landing updates at Cam Ranh Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 to adjust arrival timing automatically, backed by 30 minutes of complimentary waiting time. All airport entry barrier fees at both CXR and DLI as well as Lien Khuong – Prenn Expressway tolls are already included in the base fare.
• Recommended Departure Buffer from Central Da Lat to Lien Khuong Airport: For domestic flights departing from Lien Khuong (DLI), your driver schedules departure from central Da Lat 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes before takeoff—allowing 40 minutes for the Prenn Pass and expressway drive plus ample time to check in boxed agricultural gifts.

Reversing the Loop: Landing at Lien Khuong (DLI) First and Flying Out of Cam Ranh (CXR)

• Ideal for Travellers Ending with a Beach Resort Stay at Bai Dai or Nha Trang: If your inbound flight lands at Lien Khuong Airport (DLI) and your outbound flight departs from Cam Ranh (CXR), Sun Travel runs the exact same open-jaw structure in reverse: picking you up at DLI for 2 nights in Da Lat, departing Da Lat at 08:00 to descend Khanh Le Pass (1,700m) safely during the 06:00–15:00 daytime window, and concluding at a Nha Trang or Bai Dai beach resort right next to Cam Ranh Airport.
• Compare Regional Overland Corridors: Browse our full network of airport and intercity connections in the South-Central Vietnam and Central Highlands private car road trip handbook.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Cam Ranh – Nha Trang – Da Lat – Lien Khuong Open-Jaw Route

For a one-way private car itinerary picking up at Cam Ranh Airport (CXR), visiting Nha Trang and Da Lat, and dropping off at Lien Khuong Airport (DLI), what is the reference fare? +

There is no separate listed fare for a one-way Cam Ranh Airport – Nha Trang – Da Lat – Lien Khuong Airport trip. The figures below are for the closest listed route, Da Nang / Hue → Quy Nhon – Tuy Hoa – Nha Trang – Khanh Le Pass – Da Lat (5 days, 4 nights): 4-seat car from US$592, 7-seat car from US$677 and 16-seat van from US$861 (including fuel, road tolls and parking). The fare for a one-way Cam Ranh Airport – Nha Trang – Da Lat – Lien Khuong Airport trip is quoted after checking your pickup and drop-off points, itinerary and departure time.

Are airport toll gates and parking fees at both Cam Ranh (CXR) and Lien Khuong (DLI) included in the private car fare? +

Yes, Sun Travel's base fare already includes fuel, Lien Khuong – Prenn Expressway tolls, and terminal barrier and parking fees at both Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR) and Lien Khuong Airport (DLI).

What happens if our inbound flight into Cam Ranh Airport is delayed? +

When you provide your flight number at booking, our driver monitors live landing times to adjust terminal entry automatically and includes 30 minutes of complimentary waiting time from actual touchdown.

How far is Lien Khuong Airport from central Da Lat, and how early should we leave for our flight? +

Lien Khuong Airport (DLI) is located about 30 km south of Xuan Huong Lake via the widened Prenn Pass and the Lien Khuong – Prenn Expressway, taking 35–40 minutes by car; departing central Da Lat 2 hours 30 minutes before a domestic flight is ideal.

Can we adjust our final-day airport transfer time if our airline reschedules our flight out of Lien Khuong? +

Yes, Sun Travel supports free pickup time adjustments or free cancellation when you notify us in advance per agreed trip terms before the scheduled pickup so your driver can align your final morning in Da Lat with your updated flight time.