Da Nang Airport Transfers for Large Groups: How to Split Vehicles

When a large group (8 to 16 people) arrives at Da Nang International Airport, the question is not only whether there are enough seats. You also need to weigh the boot space, the landing time of each sub-group and whether the car can reach the hotel lobby. Choosing between one 16-seat van and two 7-seat cars decides how smoothly the group leaves the terminal and settles in. Here is how to weigh the two options and what to send.

One 16-seat van or two 7-seat cars

Depending on the luggage and where the group is staying, two options are common:

Option 1: one 16-seat van (Ford Transit or Hyundai Solati)

• When to choose it: best for a group of 8 to 12 adults who arrive on one flight and stay at the same hotel or resort.
• Advantages: the whole group travels together in one vehicle, which builds a lively mood from the moment you land.
• Luggage limit: how many suitcases fit depends on the specific vehicle and the number of passengers; our team advises on the best layout for your group.

Option 2: two 7-seat cars

• When to choose it: suits a group of 8 to 12 guests with a lot of luggage, such as several 28-inch suitcases with a stroller or golf equipment. It also suits members who stay in two different hotels in two areas, for example one part of the group near My Khe beach and another in the centre by the Han river.
• Advantages: the rear seats of a 7-seat car fold to make more boot space, depending on the number of people and suitcases. Smaller cars also reach narrow lanes more easily than a 16-seat van.
• Limitation: each car needs its own coordinator.

See how to choose between 4, 7 and 16-seat vehicles and the 16-seat van for groups and families.

How a group pickup works at the two terminals

To gather a large group quickly and avoid people getting separated in a busy arrivals hall:

• Name one main contact: the group leader should keep in touch by Zalo or WhatsApp to receive the car’s plate number and the driver’s location.
• Pickup at Terminal T1 (domestic): once everyone has collected their luggage from the belt, the group walks out to the arrivals hall and crosses to the private-car lane numbered from pillar 1 to pillar 5. The driver brings the car into the lane, switches on the hazard lights and helps load the suitcases.
• Pickup at Terminal T2 (international): the driver waits in the international arrivals hall with a board showing the group leader’s name or the company name, and guides the group to the dedicated car park at the international terminal.
• Flights landing at different times: if members arrive on two flights (for example one group from Hanoi and one from Ho Chi Minh City landing 20 to 30 minutes apart), give the flight number for each. Sun Travel tracks the flights you give us and collects the first group before the rest of the group arrives. Waiting time beyond the free allowance in the Trip terms is detailed in your trip confirmation.

Reaching the group’s hotel in Da Nang and Hoi An

• In Da Nang: the stopping point for a 16-seat van depends on the street access at each hotel or resort. If the hotel is in a narrow lane in Hai Chau district, the driver tells you the most convenient point at the head of the lane.
• In Hoi An: the old town is closed to motor vehicles during fixed hours. For homestays deep inside the pedestrian area, we arrange drop-off at the nearest tourist car park, with the group walking the final stretch.

For more on booking for a group, read the guide on renting a 16-seat car for companies and families, and see the private car rates.