Getting from Da Nang Airport to Hoi An: Bus, Taxi or Private Car
Three ways to reach Hoi An from the airport, compared by hours, how you pay and where you get off, so you can choose by landing time, group size and luggage.
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Da Nang International Airport is about 30 km from Hoi An, roughly 45 minutes by car. There are three ways to go: the Hai Van bus, a taxi at the arrivals hall, or a private car booked in advance. They differ in operating hours, how you pay and whether the vehicle stops at your hotel, so choose by landing time, group size and luggage.
Starting rates only. Sun Travel checks the pickup and drop-off points, itinerary and departure time before confirming the trip. Fuel, road tolls and parking are included in the listed route rate. Waiting at pickup is free for 30 minutes; waiting beyond 1 hour adds US$4. Extra stops need separate confirmation.
Three ways to get from the airport to Hoi An
Bus and taxi details come from the information pages of Da Nang International Airport; hours and prices can change.
| Hai Van bus | Taxi at the arrivals hall | Private car booked in advance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where you board | Pillars 7 and 8 at international terminal T2; pillar 2 at domestic terminal T1 | Just outside the arrivals hall of both terminals | T1: pillars 1 to 5 in the private-car lane opposite the exit; T2: international arrivals hall, driver with a name board |
| Hours | 7:30 to 16:00 daily | Day and night | Based on the landing time you send, confirmed for each trip |
| How you pay | Tickets are sold per trip; the fare is shown on the airport’s information page | By meter, in cash; only some companies accept cards; a gate fee may be added | A fixed route rate that includes fuel, tolls and parking or gate fees |
| Where you get off in Hoi An | At the stops published by the bus operator | At the address you give | At the address in your confirmation |
| Suits | A solo traveller with light luggage landing before the last bus | Travellers who have not booked and land outside bus hours | A group with several suitcases who want a fixed time and drop-off from the start |
Sun Travel’s rate table is per route and per vehicle size, 4, 7 or 16 seats, not per person. For a group of two or more, compare the total for the whole car with the total of the bus tickets for everyone before you decide. Local taxi fares vary based on meter rates and peak-hour traffic conditions.
Choosing by landing time
- Landing after 16:00: the Hai Van bus has no service on the schedule above. The remaining options are a taxi or a car booked in advance.
- Several suitcases or older travellers: favour an option that stops at the address so nobody drags luggage to a pickup pillar. Send the number of passengers and suitcases so that dispatch can match a 4, 7 or 16-seat vehicle.
- A stop on the way: the route rate is one way and does not include extra stops. If you want to stop at the Marble Mountains, send the request beforehand so that waiting time and cost can be confirmed.
Fixing the drop-off point in Hoi An
If you start from central Da Nang instead of the airport, see Da Nang to Hoi An: bus, taxi or private car from the centre. The drop-off address decides where the car stops, especially for hotels in the old quarter or down a narrow lane. The guide on choosing a drop-off point from Da Nang Airport to Hoi An lists what to send. If you are going to a resort, the car can drive through the gates of hotels and resorts to pick up and drop off. See the private car from Da Nang Airport to Hoi An page for the route.
Frequently asked questions about going from Da Nang Airport to Hoi An
What is the starting price of a private car for the Da Nang Airport to Hoi An leg, by vehicle size?
Current starting rates for Da Nang Airport → Hoi An: 4-seat car from US$11, 7-seat car from US$13 and 16-seat van from US$19. The listed price includes fuel, road tolls and parking; Sun Travel quotes the final fare based on your pickup and drop-off points, itinerary and departure time.
How long does it take to go from Da Nang Airport to Hoi An?
About 30 km and 45 minutes from the airport to Hoi An. That is a reference; the real time depends on landing time, how long baggage takes, traffic and the exact drop-off point.
Is there a bus from Da Nang Airport to Hoi An?
Yes. The Hai Van bus links the airport with Hoi An, running from 7:30 to 16:00 daily, with tickets sold per trip (the fare is on the airport's information page), boarding at pillars 7 and 8 at international terminal T2 or pillar 2 at domestic terminal T1. Check hours and price again before you travel.
How do I pay for a taxi from the airport to Hoi An?
The airport advises carrying cash, because cards are accepted by only a few taxi companies. A gate fee may be added if the company has not already included it.
Does the private car rate to Hoi An include the airport gate fee?
The route rate includes fuel, tolls and parking or gate fees on the listed route, including the airport barrier. Entrance tickets and stops outside the route are quoted and confirmed separately.
Can the car enter a narrow lane in the old quarter to reach my hotel?
That depends on the width of the lane and on rules for traffic in the old quarter at different times of day. Send the hotel name and address when you book so dispatch can confirm the most practical stopping point; the last part may be on foot.
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