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HUI Phu Bai Airport

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Phu Bai Airport (HUI) serves Hue, about 13 km southeast of Hue. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAHUI
ICAOVVPB
ServesHue
From centre13 km
Non-stop2
Airlines2
TimezoneAsia/Saigon
Elevation15 m

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The airport in numbers

Phu Bai Airport — facts & history

We pulled Phu Bai Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 1.8M passengers in 2018.

Passengers / year
1.8M
as of 2018
Elevation
15 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2012–2018

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Phu Bai Airport to Hue

The airport is about 13 km southeast of Hue, about 28 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: No airport rail. Ho Chi Minh (SGN), Hanoi (HAN), Da Nang: a cheap city bus or a taxi.

Taxi & apps: Use only Vinasun or Mai Linh (reputable) with the meter, or Grab/Be/Xanh (legal). Avoid an unbranded taxi. Estimated fare to the centre: ₫179775–₫285525.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~20 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~28 min₫179775–₫285525
Private transfer~28 minfixed upfront
Car rental~28 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From HUI to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Da Nang67 km70 min₫864450–₫1372950
Hoi An89 km93 min₫1144950–₫1818450
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Phu Bai Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~₫179775–₫285525 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Hue ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Phu Bai Airport

Non-stop flights to about 2 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Royal Air Cambodge · Vietnam Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Phu Bai Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Phu Bai Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Hue shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Phu Bai Airport to the centre of Hue?
No airport rail. Ho Chi Minh (SGN), Hanoi (HAN), Da Nang: a cheap city bus or a taxi. The airport is about 13 km southeast of Hue, about 28 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Phu Bai Airport to Hue?
Roughly ₫179775–₫285525 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Phu Bai Airport?
Use only Vinasun or Mai Linh (reputable) with the meter, or Grab/Be/Xanh (legal). Avoid an unbranded taxi.
What's the cheapest way from Phu Bai Airport to Hue?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. No airport rail. Ho Chi Minh (SGN), Hanoi (HAN), Da Nang: a cheap city bus or a taxi.
Can I get from Phu Bai Airport into town without a car?
Yes. No airport rail. Ho Chi Minh (SGN), Hanoi (HAN), Da Nang: a cheap city bus or a taxi. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Phu Bai Airport?
About 2 destinations, including Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi. 2 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Phu Bai Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Phu Bai Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Phu Bai Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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