Con Dao Airport transfer with private driver

Con Dao Airport (Co Ong, code VCS) is about 13–15 km from the old Con Dao town centre. Travellers go to hotels, Hang Duong cemetery, the prison relics and beaches.

Administrative changes to know

Since 1 July 2025 Con Dao is a special zone of the new Ho Chi Minh City (former Ba Ria–Vung Tau).

Since 1 July 2025 local government has two tiers: province or city, and commune or ward. Districts no longer exist, but old names are still used every day. When booking in Con Dao Airport, write your address the way you know it or send a map pin; drivers understand both old and new names.

Pick-up areas and choosing a vehicle

The road from the airport runs along the coast, 20–30 minutes. On the island 4-, 7- and 16-seat cars are used; larger vehicles need advance notice.

Visiting Hang Duong at night

Many visitors pay respects at Vo Thi Sau's grave in Hang Duong cemetery at night; the driver takes you and waits. Dress modestly.

Getting around Con Dao

Con Son airport is on the north of the island, about 14 km from town along the coast. Sights such as the prisons, Hang Duong cemetery, Dam Trau beach and Ca Map cape are all reachable by car in a day. Many visit Hang Duong cemetery in the evening to offer incense at the grave of Vo Thi Sau.

Tips for arriving in Con Dao

Con Dao has few daily flights on small aircraft, and checked baggage may be limited; check the airline rules first. Speedboats also run from Tran De (former Soc Trang) and Vung Tau to Ben Dam port. Cars on the island meet you at the airport or Ben Dam to match your arrival.

Con Dao National Park has primary forest and sea turtle nesting beaches on Hon Bay Canh, with nesting about May–October; visits follow park rules.

More stops around San Bay Con Dao

Con Dao airport (VCS) is at Co Ong, about 15 km from Con Son town, around 20 minutes. The island has the Con Dao prisons, tiger cages, Hang Duong cemetery with Vo Thi Sau's grave, Dam Trau beach beside the runway, Nhat beach and Shark cape. Con Dao National Park has turtles nesting on Bay Canh island around May–October. Since 2025 Con Dao is a special zone of HCMC. Fast boats also run from Vung Tau and from Tran De, Can Tho.

Extra notes on San Bay Con Dao

Con Dao market in central Con Son sells seafood, tropical almond nuts and dried squid as gifts.

Sights and addresses

What to eat and where

Getting around and transfers

Times for Con Dao Airport legs assume clear roads; when booking, tell us when you need to arrive so the driver can plan departure.

Combined itinerary ideas

1. Land – hotel – Hang Duong at night.
2. Day 2: prison, museum, Dam Trau.

Practical tips

• Island flights are limited; book the car once you have tickets.
• Send your flight or train number; the driver waits if it is late at no extra cost.
• Travelling with a pet: tell us when booking and bring a carrier. Child seats are available on request.

Choosing a vehicle by passengers and luggage

Passenger counts include children. If your Con Dao Airport trip involves prams, golf bags, boxes or a pet in a carrier, tell us so the car has room.

How booking works

1. Send pick-up, destination, date, time, passengers and suitcases via the quick-quote form, hotline or Zalo.
2. Receive a quote for your route; ask about extra stops, child seats or an English-speaking driver if needed.
3. Confirm the trip; we send the driver name and plate number before pick-up.
4. The driver meets you at the exact address, helps with luggage and follows the agreed route.
5. Extra stops or a time change: tell the driver or the hotline and we will arrange it.

Our car service

• A private car with a driver, picking you up at the address you give.
• Fuel and road tolls on the agreed route; trip insurance.
• A replacement car within 4 hours if the vehicle breaks down.
• An English-speaking driver when requested in advance.
• To get a quote, enter pick-up, destination, date, time, passengers and suitcases in the quick-quote form; no payment is needed to send a request.

Frequently asked questions

Where does Con Dao belong now?

Con Dao special zone, Ho Chi Minh City.

How much is Con Dao Airport – centre?

For Con Dao Airport – centre: one-way reference fare from 270,000đ for a 4-seat car, including driver, fuel and tolls; no night or luggage surcharge. Quotes include a 10% discount.

Are cars insured, and are English-speaking drivers available?

Cars for Con Dao Airport trips are 2022–2025 models and insured. English-speaking drivers can be arranged on request.