Phu Bai International Airport
Phu Bai International Airport is the main air gateway for Huế, the historic city in central Vietnam known for its imperial heritage, pagodas, and riverside atmosphere. Identified by HUI and VVPB, this medium airport gives visitors a practical arrival point for exploring the former imperial capital as well as nearby beaches, countryside, and cultural sites. Its location makes it especially useful for travellers heading straight into the city or beginning a wider journey through central Vietnam.
About Phu Bai International Airport
Phu Bai International Airport is the main air gateway for Huế, the historic city in central Vietnam known for its imperial heritage, pagodas, and riverside atmosphere. Identified by HUI and VVPB, this medium airport gives visitors a practical arrival point for exploring the former imperial capital as well as nearby beaches, countryside, and cultural sites. Its location makes it especially useful for travellers heading straight into the city or beginning a wider journey through central Vietnam.
Overview
Phu Bai International Airport is the main air gateway for Huế, the historic city in central Vietnam known for its imperial heritage, pagodas, and riverside atmosphere. Identified by HUI and VVPB, this medium airport gives visitors a practical arrival point for exploring the former imperial capital as well as nearby beaches, countryside, and cultural sites. Its location makes it especially useful for travellers heading straight into the city or beginning a wider journey through central Vietnam.
Quick Facts
- Official name: Phu Bai International Airport
- Airport codes: HUI (IATA) and VVPB (ICAO)
- Serves: Huế, Vietnam
- Airport type: medium airport
- Elevation: 48 ft (15 m) above sea level
- Time zone: Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Airfield And Operations
The airport has one lighted asphalt runway, 09/27, measuring 8,775 feet, which supports regular commercial operations and gives the airport the capability needed for domestic services and international handling. For passengers, that usually means a straightforward airport layout compared with major hub airports, with less distance to cover and a generally simpler arrival and departure experience, which can be especially welcome after a long journey.
What This Means For Travellers
For most visitors, Phu Bai International Airport works best as an efficient entry point to Huế rather than a place to linger for hours. Arriving here puts you within reach of the city’s palaces, tombs, food streets, and the Perfume River, while the local time zone aligns with the rest of Vietnam, making planning easy once you land. If Huế is your main destination, flying into HUI is usually the most direct and convenient option.
Routes
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FAQ
Phu Bai 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
- Phu Bai International Airport is located in Hue, Vietnam (Asia), at coordinates 16.400°, 107.700°.
- Its IATA code is HUI and its ICAO code is VVPB.
- Phu Bai International Airport serves Hue, Vietnam. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Phu Bai 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.
- Phu Bai International Airport sits at latitude 16.400° and longitude 107.700°. 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 HUI. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for HUI is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from HUI on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Cầu Phú Bài, Thị xã Hương Thủy, Thừa Thiên Huế, Vietnam, the phone number is +84 234 3861 131, the official website is http://phubaiairport.vn/. 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.