The gateway city
Most visitors arrive at Da Nang International Airport and transfer straight to Hoi An, about 45 minutes south. A pre-booked private transfer from $5 removes the haggling and gives you a fixed price and a driver waiting on arrival, which is worth it after a long flight.
Da Nang as a half day
Da Nang itself is modern and beachy rather than historic. The highlights are My Khe beach, the Dragon Bridge, and the cluster of sights just south: the Marble Mountains, Monkey Mountain and the giant Lady Buddha, all easy to combine on a half-day tour from $75.
Using Da Nang as a base for day trips
Several big attractions are reached via Da Nang. The Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills sits in the hills above the city, and the Hai Van Pass toward Hue starts just north of it. From a Hoi An base you simply pass through Da Nang on the way to each.
Sort your transfer
Fixed-price private car between Da Nang airport and Hoi An.
Frequently asked questions
About 30 km, or 40 to 50 minutes by road. A fixed-price private transfer from around $5 is the simplest way to move between the two, especially to and from the airport.
As a half day, yes. Da Nang has long beaches, the Dragon Bridge that breathes fire on weekend nights, and easy access to the Marble Mountains and Lady Buddha. Many travelers prefer to stay in Hoi An and dip into Da Nang rather than the other way round.
Da Nang International Airport is the gateway for Hoi An, around 45 minutes away. There is no airport in Hoi An itself, so almost everyone flies into Da Nang and transfers by road.
