Da Nang International Airport
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.
About Da Nang International Airport
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.
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.
Routes
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FAQ
Da Nang International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Da Nang International Airport is located in Da Nang, Vietnam (Asia), at coordinates 16.060°, 108.200°.
- Its IATA code is DAD and its ICAO code is VVDN.
- Da Nang International Airport serves Da Nang, Vietnam. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Da Nang International Airport operates on Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Da Nang International Airport sits at latitude 16.060° and longitude 108.200°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from DAD. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for DAD is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from DAD on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Đà Nẵng, 550000, Vietnam, the phone number is +84 236 3823 397, the official website is https://vietnamairport.vn/danangairport/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Vietnam. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.