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Da Nang, Vietnam

Da Nang, is the fourth largest city in Vietnam by population and the second largest by geographical area and located in the South Central Coast and Central Highlands. As one of the country's nine centrally-governed city, it falls under the administration of the central government.

Type City

Why go

  • Centrally-governed city of Vietnam.
  • Known for quiet resorts, expat retirement, beaches, beach clubs.

History

Da Nang, is the fourth largest city in Vietnam by population and the second largest by geographical area and located in the South Central Coast and Central Highlands. As one of the country's nine centrally-governed city, it falls under the administration of the central government. Da Nang's port and its location on National Route 1 and the North–South Railway makes it a transport hub. APEC 2017 was hosted in Da Nang. Da Nang has a Human Development Index of 0.800, ranking fifth among all municipalities and provinces of Vietnam.

Airports

Da Nang International Airport (DAD) 2.8 km to the centre
Da Nang, SCC, VN — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 13 airlines (Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar Pacific, Royal Air Cambodge, SilkAir…) · direct flights to 20 destinations incl. Siem-reap, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Seoul, Singapore… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 13 airlines, 20 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor

Getting there by ferry

Dragon Ship Han River
Ferry terminal · 4.4 km from the centre
Outdoor
River Cruise Boats
Ferry terminal · 6.5 km from the centre
Outdoor
Cảng Tiên Sa
Ferry terminal · 11 km from the centre
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Da Nang, Vietnam — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Dragon Ship Han River, 4.4 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Da Nang, Vietnam. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

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Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
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Tours & experiences

Food & Wine