How to get from Da Nang Airport to Hoi An?

From Da Nang Airport (DAD) to Hoi An, it is most convenient to take a taxi via the Grab, Xanh SM, or Maxim app. The trip takes about 45-60 minutes and costs approximately 350,000 – 450,000 Vietnamese dong (about $15-20). The price in the app is fixed in advance, eliminating the need for bargaining.

The airport is only 30 km from Hoi An, but there is no direct public transport. Here are all the options, from the most convenient to the most budget-friendly:

Ways to get from the airport to Hoi An (prices for 2025)

Method	Travel time	Approximate price	Where to find / how to book	Note (our advice)
Taxi (Grab / Xanh SM)	45–60 min.	350,000 – 450,000 dong	App (Wi-Fi at the airport is free)	Optimal Fixed price in the app, no bargaining. The most convenient and predictable way for the first trip.
Taxi (Mai Linh, Vinasun)	45–60 min.	from 400,000 dong by meter	Counters in the arrivals hall	Attention! Drivers at counters often ask for $25-30 (700,000+ dong). Demand to turn on the meter or negotiate a price no higher than Grab's price.
Tourist transfer	45–60 min.	from 1,200,000 dong	Pre-order online (Kiwitaxi etc.)	Comfort Meet with a sign, assistance with luggage, child seats. Cost-effective for a group of 3-4 people.
Buses with transfers	2 – 2.5 hours	46,000 dong	From the airport on bus №6 to Dragon Bridge, transfer there to bus №16 to the final stop, and transfer there to bus LK-02 to Hoi An	For the thrifty only Many transfers, inconvenient with luggage, the bus may be crowded. In Hoi An, you will be dropped off on the outskirts, requiring another taxi to the hotel.

Our main advice: If you are flying for the first time or with luggage — don't complicate things. Take a taxi via the app. The price difference with budget options is not so great as to lose 2-3 hours on transfers with suitcases. After the trip, you can arrange a return transfer with the driver.

You can book a ready-made comfortable transfer with airport pickup on trusted aggregator sites, for example, Kiwitaxi or Intui.travel.

You can learn more details and alternative routes in our reliable and honest guide in the article Da Nang Airport (DAD): complete guide for tourists.

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