Da Nang International Airport

Overview

Da Nang International Airport is the main air gateway for Da Nang in central Vietnam and one of the country’s larger airports, handling both domestic and international traffic. Identified by the codes DAD and VVDN, it sits at a low elevation of 33 feet (10 m), which helps make airfield operations straightforward in normal conditions. For travellers, its importance is practical as much as geographic: it offers direct access to the beaches, city centre, and the wider coast-and-culture circuit that includes Hoi An, Hue, and the Hai Van Pass.

Airfield facts

• Airport codes: DAD (IATA) and VVDN (ICAO)
• Location served: Da Nang, Vietnam
• Time zone: Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
• Runway 17L/35R: 11,483 ft, asphalt, lighted
• Runway 17R/35L: 10,000 ft, asphalt

What matters for travellers

As a large airport, Da Nang International Airport is built to handle a steady flow of arrivals and departures, so it generally works well as both a final destination and a convenient starting point for exploring central Vietnam. The long parallel runways support a wide range of aircraft operations, and the lighted 17L/35R runway is especially relevant for flights arriving after dark or departing early in the morning. If you are planning transfers, pickups, or hotel check-in, remember that the airport follows Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh time, so it is worth syncing devices and bookings in advance to avoid confusion after landing.