Da Nang airport to the city: taxi, Grab, bus
Da Nang airport is practically in town: 4–5 km and 5–10 minutes by car to the centre, about 30 km to Hoi An. Where the taxi rank and Grab pickup are, which buses go to the city and Hoi An, and when they stop running.
Da Nang airport sits almost inside the city: the centre is 4–5 km away, 5–10 minutes by car. The easy option is a taxi from the rank outside arrivals or a Grab — both run around the clock. In the daytime you can take a bus: routes 12 and 06 go into town (5:30 am–7 pm), and the Hai Van bus goes to Hoi An (7:30 am–4 pm). Hoi An is about 30 km away, 45–60 minutes by car.
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Which option should you pick?
| Option | Where to board | Hours | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi rank | pillar 3, second car lane; one rank for both terminals | 24/7 | night arrivals, luggage, no mobile data |
| Grab, Green SM (formerly Xanh SM) | T2: from pillar 3 follow signs to the glass building in the car park; T1: in front of arrivals | 24/7 | most people: fare shown before you book |
| Buses 12 and 06 (Danabus) | T1: pillar 2; T2: pillars 7 and 8 | 5:30 am–7 pm | travelling light, into town |
| Hai Van bus to Hoi An | same stops as 12 and 06 | 7:30 am–4 pm | daytime trips to Hoi An |
Where is the taxi rank at Da Nang airport?
There is one taxi rank for both terminals. Walk straight out of arrivals or look for pillar 3 — taxis wait in the second lane. Airport staff stand at the rank to call a car and tell you the fare. A fare chart by destination hangs at pillar 2. The airport asks passengers to use only branded taxis from licensed companies and to ignore anyone touting rides inside the terminal.
Do you need cash for the taxi?
Yes, carry some dong. According to the airport, only some taxi firms take Visa and Mastercard — Tien Sa and VinaSun, for example. An airport entry fee is sometimes added to the meter; some companies include it, others don't. ATMs are in the Terminal 1 arrivals hall and currency exchange counters are in international arrivals. More on changing money in where to change money in Da Nang.
Where do you meet your Grab at Da Nang airport?
At the international terminal (T2), leave arrivals, find pillar 3 and follow the signs to the ride-hailing pickup in front of the glass building in the car park. Grab uses two lanes there, Lane 1 and Lane 2. At the domestic terminal (T1), cars pick up right outside arrivals. Pick the correct terminal in the app and check the plate before you get in. GrabBike only works if all you have is a backpack.
Which bus goes from the airport into Da Nang?
Two Danabus city routes. Bus 12 runs through the centre along Nguyen Van Linh, Dien Bien Phu, Le Duan and Le Loi, then north to Xuan Dieu. Bus 06 crosses the Han River on the Dragon Bridge and follows the coast down Vo Nguyen Giap and Truong Sa to FPT City. Both run daily from 5:30 am to 7 pm, with a 5 to 30 minute wait. The stop is at pillar 2 at T1 and pillars 7 and 8 at T2.
How do you get from Da Nang airport to Hoi An?
Taxi or Grab is simplest: about 30 km, 45–60 minutes, longer in the evening rush. The Hai Van bus also goes direct: from the airport along the coast road (Vo Nguyen Giap, Truong Sa) to Hoi An, ending at the Cua Dai car park. It runs 7:30 am–4 pm from the same stops as the city buses. The last stop is not the Old Town, so check on a map how far your hotel is from it. It is the only Hoi An bus on the airport’s own list.
Since July 2025 Hoi An has been part of Da Nang city (Quang Nam province was merged into Da Nang), so addresses now read phuong Hoi An, TP. Da Nang.
The Da Nang to Hoi An trip in detail: From Da Nang to Hoi An.
Landing at night — what then?
City buses stop at 7 pm and the Hai Van bus at 4 pm. That leaves the taxi rank, which serves every flight around the clock, and Grab. If your phone has no data yet, head to the rank at pillar 3 — staff will help. You can buy a SIM card in the baggage claim hall.
All Da Nang transport companies will be listed under taxis and transfers.
Which taxi apps work in Da Nang besides Grab?
Besides Grab, Green SM (formerly Xanh SM), Be and Maxim work in Da Nang. Install two apps before you land: if one finds no car, book in the other. Which one suits what, and whom to call without data, is in Taxis in Da Nang: which apps to install and what to do without data.
FAQ
How long from Da Nang airport to the centre? 4–5 km, 5–10 minutes by car. Walking to the Han River takes just over 40 minutes.
Does Grab work at Da Nang airport? Yes: GrabCar, GrabCar 7 and GrabBike. At T2 the pickup is in front of the glass building in the car park; at T1 it is outside arrivals.
Is there a bus from the airport to Hoi An? Yes, the Hai Van bus, 7:30 am–4 pm, from pillar 2 at T1 and pillars 7–8 at T2. It ends at the Cua Dai car park in Hoi An.
When do the airport buses stop? Routes 12 and 06 run 5:30 am–7 pm; the Hai Van bus to Hoi An runs 7:30 am–4 pm.
Can I pay for the taxi by card? Only in some cars, such as Tien Sa and VinaSun. Bring dong in cash.
How do I walk between the domestic and international terminals? Through the covered walkway: from T2 turn right to T1, about 5 minutes; from T1 turn left to T2, about 100 metres.
Sources and checks
Taxi rank, pickup points, bus routes and hours, card payment, ATMs and SIM counters are from the Da Nang airport website (22 Oct 2026). Grab pickup lanes are from Grab's Da Nang airport page. Distance to the centre is from Vietjet Air's travel guide; distance to Hoi An from the same guide and vietnamtourism.com. The Da Nang–Quang Nam merger is from Thu vien Phap luat. We don't publish fares: the airport changes them and Grab shows yours in the app. Xanh SM has been called Green SM since April 2026; its hotline is 1555, and the old 1900 2088 number was switched off on 1 June 2026 (greensm.com, checked 22.10.2026). Updated 22 October 2026.