Phu Cat Airport (UIH) & Tuy Hoa Airport (TBB) Car Pickup Guide

Phu Cat Airport (IATA: UIH) and Tuy Hoa Airport (IATA: TBB) serve as the primary aviation gateways for South Central Vietnam, allowing travellers who drive south from Da Nang or Hoi An by private car to fly out at the end of their coastal journey without backtracking 300 to 400 km by road. Knowing the exact transfer times from each terminal to beachfront resorts, where chauffeured cars meet arriving passengers, and when to leave for departure check-in keeps your connection stress-free.

Sun Travel tracks your live flight number into UIH or TBB so your driver enters the terminal pickup lane as your aircraft lands, greets your party at the arrivals exit with a name board, with free waiting time under the Trip terms on the route page; for departure drop-offs at the end of a coastal road trip, the car delivers you right to the check-in curb 90 to 120 minutes before takeoff.

Arrival and departure procedures at Phu Cat Airport (UIH) for Quy Nhon and Ky Co

Phu Cat Airport sits approximately 32 to 35 km northwest of central Quy Nhon Ward, Gia Lai Province—about 45 minutes by car along National Highway 1A or the new National Highway 19B—and roughly 28 to 30 km (35 to 40 minutes) from the Phuong Mai Peninsula in Quy Nhon Dong Ward, Gia Lai Province:

• Where to meet your driver at UIH Arrivals: After collecting checked bags on the ground floor of Phu Cat Terminal, walk 30 metres straight through the glass exit doors to the covered private-car pickup lane. Your driver waits by the main terminal pillars holding your name sign, loads your suitcases into the boot, and clears the airport toll gate (airport barrier fees are included in your fare).
• Direct access via National Highway 19B to Nhon Ly: If your group is staying at FLC Quy Nhon Beach & Golf Resort, Maia Resort Quy Nhon, or heading straight to Eo Gio and Ky Co after a morning flight, your driver takes the four-lane Highway 19B corridor directly to Nhon Hoi Economic Zone, bypassing downtown Quy Nhon traffic and saving nearly 20 minutes.

Arrival and departure procedures at Tuy Hoa Airport (TBB) for Ganh Da Dia and Tuy Hoa

Tuy Hoa Airport is located right along the coast south of the Da Rang River, just 8 to 10 km (15 to 20 minutes) from beachfront hotels along Doc Lap and Hung Vuong boulevards in Tuy Hoa Ward, Dak Lak Province, and about 42 km south of Ganh Da Dia in Tuy An Dong Commune, Dak Lak Province:

• Curbside access at TBB Terminal: Tuy Hoa’s single-level terminal features a dedicated parking area directly in front of the main hall; walking from the baggage claim belt to your waiting 4-seat, 7-seat, or 16-seat car takes less than 60 metres over flat pavement.
• Open-jaw finishes from Da Nang: Many families book our Da Nang – Sa Ky – Quy Nhon – Tuy Hoa 4-day 3-night private car tour or one-way private car from Da Nang and Hoi An to Tuy Hoa – Ganh Da Dia, spend their final day visiting Ganh Da Dia, O Loan Lagoon, and Nghinh Phong Tower, and have their driver drop them off at Tuy Hoa Airport for an afternoon flight to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.

Airport transfer distance, driving time, and recommended departure buffer

Use the reference table below to schedule your hotel checkout or final sightseeing stops before heading to Phu Cat or Tuy Hoa Airport:

Airport Transfer Corridor	Estimated Distance	Driving Time	Recommended Hotel Departure Before Flight
Central Quy Nhon ↔ Phu Cat Airport (UIH)	33 km	45 mins	2 hrs 30 mins before takeoff
Nhon Ly (Ky Co – Eo Gio / FLC) ↔ Phu Cat Airport (UIH)	28 km	35–40 mins	2 hrs 15 mins before takeoff
Ganh Da Dia / O Loan Lagoon ↔ Phu Cat Airport (UIH)	75 km	1 hr 35 mins	3 hrs 15 mins before takeoff
Central Tuy Hoa ↔ Tuy Hoa Airport (TBB)	9 km	15–20 mins	1 hr 45 mins before takeoff
Ganh Da Dia / Mang Lang Church ↔ Tuy Hoa Airport (TBB)	42 km	55 mins	2 hrs 40 mins before takeoff
Vung Ro Bay / Mui Dien Lighthouse ↔ Tuy Hoa Airport (TBB)	28 km	40 mins	2 hrs 20 mins before takeoff

Matching vehicle size to checked luggage and boxed local specialties

Travellers flying out of Phu Cat or Tuy Hoa often add styrofoam seafood boxes from O Loan Lagoon, sun-dried beef, or local pastries to their original suitcases:

• 4-seat sedan: Fits 1 to 2 passengers with 2 medium 24-inch suitcases and cabin bags; not recommended if carrying bulky styrofoam gift boxes.
• 7-seat MPV / SUV: Accommodates 3 to 4 passengers with 3 to 4 checked bags plus 1 to 2 boxed local gift parcels when part of the third row is folded.
• 16-seat minibus: Comfortable option for groups of 5 to 12 passengers carrying multiple 28-inch suitcases, strollers, and boxed gift parcels for the flight.

For seasonal coastal planning before your flight, review our Ky Co, Eo Gio, and Ganh Da Dia wind and wave safety guide and the Ky Co speedboat suspension road transfer policy.

Frequently asked questions about Phu Cat Airport and Tuy Hoa Airport private car pickups

What is the starting price of a private car for Phu Cat and Tuy Hoa airport transfers? +

There is no separate listed fare for Phu Cat and Tuy Hoa airport transfers. The figures below are for the closest listed route, Da Nang / Hoi An ↔ Tuy Hoa – Ganh Da Dia (round trip): 4-seat car from US$199, 7-seat car from US$216 and 16-seat van from US$281 (including fuel, road tolls and parking). The fare for Phu Cat and Tuy Hoa airport transfers is quoted after checking your pickup and drop-off points, itinerary and departure time.

Will our driver wait if our flight into Phu Cat Airport or Tuy Hoa Airport is delayed? +

Yes. When you provide your flight number at booking, we track the live landing time and adjust the driver's entry into the terminal pickup lane accordingly. Your booking includes standard waiting buffer time from actual touchdown as stated in our trip terms.

Are airport gate entry fees and Cu Mong Tunnel tolls included in the transfer price? +

Yes. Sun Travel's quoted fares include all fuel, BOT highway tolls, the Cu Mong Road Tunnel fee (when connecting between Quy Nhon and Phu Yen), and airport terminal barrier charges at both UIH and TBB.

Can we check out of a Quy Nhon hotel at 11:00 AM, visit Ganh Da Dia, and catch a 05:30 PM flight from Tuy Hoa Airport? +

Yes, that timing works smoothly. Driving from Quy Nhon to Ganh Da Dia takes about 1 hour 30 minutes; your group can sightsee and enjoy lunch at O Loan Lagoon until 02:30 PM, then drive 55 minutes south to arrive at Tuy Hoa Airport by 03:30 PM for a 05:30 PM departure.

How long does it take to drive from Phu Cat Airport straight to resorts in Nhon Ly or Ky Co? +

Thanks to the four-lane National Highway 19B leading directly from the airport junction into Nhon Hoi Economic Zone, the 28-to-30 km transfer takes only 35 to 40 minutes without passing through downtown Quy Nhon.