Travelling from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Da Nang Airport (DAD): what you need to know
Phuket and Da Nang follow the same timezone, UTC+7.
Your HKT to DAD flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phuket Airport to Da Nang Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HKT and DAD:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Ho Chi Minh City Airport
Handy information about Phuket Airport (HKT)
When it comes to Phuket Airport's on-time performance, 73% of flights complete their journey on time.
Phuket Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Phuket. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Phuket Airport to Da Nang Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near HKT:
Arriving at Da Nang Airport (DAD)
If you're landing on a late Phuket Airport to Da Nang Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near DAD:
Grab a Da Nang Airport rental car and discover places that aren't on the usual tourist route. Avis and Dichung Car Rental can set you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Da Nang and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Da Nang Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Da Nang Airport (DAD) to central Da Nang
Da Nang Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Da Nang. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Da Nang Airport (DAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Phuket Airport to Da Nang Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Da Nang in March.
Before locking in your flight from Phuket Airport to Da Nang Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. June is the warmest month in Da Nang, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from HKT to DAD in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of Vietnam
You've done Da Nang, now it's time to explore other parts of Vietnam. Journey about 274 kilometres south-east to Qui Nhon to check off its must-visit sights. From Coral island to Ky Co Beach and Quy Nhon Coast Road, there's plenty to keep you busy.