How to Take a Private Car from Da Nang Airport to the City Centre

When you use a Da Nang airport private car transfer to get from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) into the city smoothly, you need to know which terminal you land at (domestic T1 or international T2), the distance to each district, how much luggage you have and where the official pickup lane is.

Distance and Time from the Airport to Da Nang’s Districts

Da Nang International Airport sits right beside the urban core, but depending on exactly where you are staying, the time and route can differ noticeably:

• Hai Chau District (administrative centre, Con Market, Bach Dang, the Dragon Bridge): Only 3 to 4.5 km. The drive averages about 10 to 15 minutes along Duy Tan – Nguyen Tri Phuong or Nguyen Van Linh.
• The My Khe and Son Tra coast (Vo Nguyen Giap, Hoang Sa, Ho Nghinh): About 6.5 to 8.5 km. The most convenient route crosses the Dragon Bridge or the Tran Thi Ly Bridge, taking around 15 to 20 minutes depending on traffic.
• Ngu Hanh Son District and the resorts along Truong Sa Road: About 10 to 15 km, or 20 to 25 minutes along Vo Nguyen Giap Boulevard.
• Lien Chieu, Da Nang Bay and Mikazuki Resort: About 11 to 14 km to the north, taking roughly 22 to 28 minutes along Dien Bien Phu and Nguyen Tat Thanh streets.

You can look up the price of each vehicle size on the Sun Travel private car rates page or check the private car from central Da Nang to the airport for the return direction at the end of your stay.

How Pickup Works at T1 (Domestic) and T2 (International)

To avoid touts and mix-ups in the arrivals hall, Sun Travel dispatches cars in clear steps:

Domestic terminal (Terminal 1)

After collecting your checked luggage from the carousel on the ground floor, walk out through the main glass doors of the arrivals hall.

• The lane for private cars and chauffeured contract cars is in the short-stay car park opposite the exit, numbered from pillar 1 to pillar 5.
• The Sun Travel driver messages you the plate number, the vehicle type and the pillar number by WhatsApp or Zalo once your flight has landed.

International terminal (Terminal 2)

For direct flights from Korea, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and elsewhere:

• After customs, passengers step out into the ground-floor hall.
• A Sun Travel driver or coordinator meets you at the international arrivals exit with a clearly printed name board, then helps move your luggage to the dedicated private-car lane (pickup lanes 2 and 3).

Choosing a 4-, 7- or 16-Seat Vehicle by Actual Luggage

The luggage space of each vehicle has a firm physical limit. When you book from the airport into town, see the guide on how to choose between 4-, 7- and 16-seater vehicles and list your exact number of suitcases so the car has comfortable room:

• 4-seat car (a sedan such as a Toyota Vios, a Hyundai Accent or the electric VF5 or VF e34): Suits up to 3 adults with two medium (24-inch) suitcases and two hand bags. If you bring 28-inch suitcases, the boot takes at most one 28-inch and one 20-inch suitcase.
• 7-seat car (an MPV or SUV such as a Mitsubishi Xpander, Toyota Innova or Toyota Fortuner): Ideal for 4 to 5 adults with 3 to 4 checked suitcases. The third row folds 50:50 to open up more luggage volume.
• 16-seat van (Ford Transit, Hyundai Solati): The practical choice for a multi-generation family or a group of 6 to 12, with a rear area for 8 to 10 large suitcases plus a stroller or a bulky golf bag.

Avoiding “Shadow Taxis” and Touts at the Airport

The arrivals area often has people in ordinary clothes who present themselves as ride-hailing drivers or offer a “cheap ride into town”. To protect your safety and your rights:

1. Never follow someone who simply calls out to you: Board only the car whose plate matches the dispatch message Sun Travel sent you.
2. Check what is included: The base price for the route includes fuel, road tolls and the airport entry fee; waiting time counts as included only when the route price table says so. Ask again if your flight is late or you need a long stop; do not assume any no-charge waiting threshold.
3. Keep your flight number up to date: If your flight is delayed or lands early, tell Sun Travel and dispatch will review the pickup time for your request. How a delay is handled and any waiting terms are confirmed rather than assumed.