Danang International airport is the largest airport in central Vietnam, and is a gateway for both domestic and international tourists to visit  the city of Danang and the central provinces. In this guide, we will offer vital information for tourists about this airport when you land off Danang International airport. 

Danang International Airport Overview

• Address: Hoa Cuong Ward, Da Nang City.
• Code: 
  • IATA (International Air Transport Association) code: DAD
  • ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) code: VVDN

Danang International airport is the largest and biggest in central Vietnam and is the third largest airport in the country, standing Noi Bai International airport and Tan Son Nhat International airport. The airport is situated in Hai Chau district, about 5 km away from the city center. 

Danang International Airport

In the 1930s, the French colonial government built Danang airport for military purposes. The airport was formerly known as Tourane airport and was a major military post until 1975 when the war ended. In December 2011, the newly opened terminal of Danang airport. The terminal features several modern facilities and a convenient location, serving 4 to 6 million passengers annually.

Check in Danang international airport

Danang Airport Terminal

There are two terminals in the airport including Domestic Terminal T1 and International Terminal T2. 

Domestic Terminal T1

The area is divided into 3 floors with

• The first floor is cafes, SIM card services, and money exchanges
• The second floor is airline offices
• The third ones is  a check-in counters, security checks, departure gates and Cafes, boutiques, and restaurants

Many domestic airline operates in Danang airport like Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, VASCO, and Jetstar Pacific, serving the flight from Danang to Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi, Phu Quoc, Nha Trang, Hai Phong, Cantho... 

Check-in area at Terminal T1

International Terminal T2 

There are four floors in the International Terminal in Danang with a modern facility as one of the best in Vietnam. 

• On the ground floor is the baggage claim, arrival and immigration, visa on arrival, customs, gate lounge, lost & found, Sim card services, restaurants and gift shops. 
• The second floor is a arrival halls and gate lounges
• The third section is departure with 44 check in counters, immigration, customs, security checks, the green lounge and the CIP orchid lounge, 

There are many international flights to Danang airport such as Seoul – Danang, Singapore – Danang, Guangzhou – Danang…

The way to International Terminal T2

Services in Danang International Airport 

Business lounge

You can visit the business lounge to relax or work. The lounge offers  charging stations, massage chairs, food and beverage in the domestic terminal. 

Orchild lounge in Danang airport

Tourists can use first class lounge facilities at the VIP Orchid Lounge at International Terminal for the ticket class you have. The lounges in International Terminal provide comfortable furnishing, massage chairs, showers, a smoking area, nap boxes with LCD TV for entertainment. 

Enjoy a cocktail at the bar and a dessert in a private room. Tourists can use a rest have access to nap box

Shopping at duty free

There are many duty free shops in Danang airport. You can visit a shopping mall in the domestic departure terminal which offers local products, clothing and accessories.

Duty-free shops at Terminal T2

There are two shops including Lotte and Alux duty-free shops in the International Terminal. You can buy drinks, booze, cigarettes and cigars, fragrance, cosmetics. Besides, the shops sell foreign clothes and accessory brands. If you want to buy gifts like handcrafted trinkets to local tea and coffee for your friends, you can visit  shops on the first and second floors. 

Enjoy food and beverage

Domestic and International airports, you can enjoy food and beverage at each terminal. Travelers can enjoy pho and banh mi. Visiting fast food chains, restaurants. However, the price for each food in the airport is not cheap. If you are seeking a Vietnamese and Western cuisine restaurant, you should come to Lucky restaurant. 

Entertainment

Tourists can easily connect with wifi for free at Danang International airport. You connect to “Malta Airport Wi-Fi” on your phone and accept the terms of conditions. It is done. You can use wifi for work and entertainment. 

How to get from Danang Airport to the city center?

With a distance of 5km , you can approach the city center from Danang airport. It takes about 10 to 15 minutes by taxis, public buses, and shuttle buses. 

Taxi is the most popular transportation option with the fee from Danang airport to city center is about 80.000 VND to 120.000 VND. There are many well-known taxi companies in Danang such as Mai Linh, Vinasun, Han river, Tien Sha Danang, Xanh SM.... 

Taking a bus is the cheapest way. The fee for the bus is around 10,000 VND. You can choose an airport shuttle to pick up guests at the airport. 

If you want a private vehicle with a driver from Danang airport to city center, you can book with Vietnam Trust Car Rental. Our driver waits for you at the gate of the airport with a welcome board with your name on it. Relax and enjoy your trip after a long flight. 

Danang International airport is the starting point to many destinations in central Vietnam such as Hoian, Hue,.. With the above information that gives you all information about Danang airport. 

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