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Da Nang Airport sits almost in the middle of the city: the Dragon Bridge and the Han River are only about 3 km away. That is a rare advantage on a layover, as the bulk of your time goes to sightseeing. With a longer window, Hoi An's old town about 30 km down the coast road is a popular add-on.
Times are approximate, from free-flowing to busy traffic, and only a guide; traffic, weather and time of day can change them.
| Destination | km | Approx. Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon Bridge and Han River | 3 | 5-10 min |
| Cafes along the Han River | 3-4 | 5-10 min |
| Vincom Plaza Ngo Quyen | 5-6 | 5-15 min |
| My Khe Beach | 6 | 5-15 min |
| Museum of Cham Sculpture | 3 | 5-10 min |
| Son Tra Peninsula - Linh Ung Pagoda | 15 | 15-35 min |
| Marble Mountains | 11 | 15-25 min |
| Hoi An Ancient Town | 30 | 30-55 min |
| Giong coffee Hoi An | 30 | 30-55 min |
| Tra Que herb village or Cam Thanh coconut forest | 26-27 | 30-55 min |
| Ba Na Hills - Golden Bridge | 30 | 30-50 min |
From our drivers' on-the-road experience picking up and dropping off guests here, these are the points to keep in mind. Distances and times in this guide are approximate, and real conditions can differ.
The dragon-shaped bridge over the Han River, a symbol of modern Da Nang; Han Market nearby sells local specialities. (3 km)
Bach Dang Street along the Han River has many cafes with river and bridge views; try phin drip or iced milk coffee. (3-4 km)
A shopping centre near the Dragon Bridge on the east bank of the Han River, with a supermarket, shops and food outlets. (5-6 km)
A long city beach lined with seafood restaurants and beachfront cafes. (6 km)
Home to Champa statues and reliefs, a window into the ancient culture of central Vietnam. (3 km)
A pagoda on the slope of Son Tra Peninsula with a large Lady Buddha statue facing Da Nang Bay; the road up has many sea viewpoints. (15 km)
A cluster of limestone and marble hills with caves, pagodas and stairways to viewpoints; Non Nuoc stone-carving village sits at the base. (11 km)
A former trading port listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with old houses, assembly halls, the Japanese Covered Bridge and lantern-lit streets on the Hoai River. Stroll slowly, stop for coffee, tailoring or cao lau noodles. (30 km)
A Giong cafe at 09 Nguyen Thai Hoc in Hoi An Ancient Town. (30 km)
Two spots on the edge of Hoi An: a herb village with traditional gardens, or a nipa palm forest with basket-boat rides. Good for families and countryside photos. (26-27 km)
A mountain resort reached by cable car, known for the Golden Bridge held by giant stone hands. It needs a lot of time, so it fits only long windows. (30 km)
Each plan below allows 60 minutes for immigration and returns 180 minutes early, as we advise. Times count from landing.
| 0:00-1:00 | Immigration, bags, meet your driver |
| 1:00-1:05 | Drive (3 km) |
| 1:05-1:50 | Dragon Bridge and Han River |
| 1:50-2:00 | Drive |
| 2:00-2:30 | Cafes along the Han River |
| 2:30-2:35 | Back to the airport |
| 2:35-6:00 | Buffer and onward check-in |
Left out for time: Vincom Plaza Ngo Quyen.
| 0:00-1:00 | Immigration, bags, meet your driver |
| 1:00-1:05 | Drive (3 km) |
| 1:05-1:50 | Dragon Bridge and Han River |
| 1:50-2:00 | Drive |
| 2:00-2:30 | Cafes along the Han River |
| 2:30-2:40 | Drive |
| 2:40-3:25 | Vincom Plaza Ngo Quyen |
| 3:25-3:40 | Drive |
| 3:40-4:25 | My Khe Beach |
| 4:25-4:35 | Back to the airport |
| 4:35-8:00 | Buffer and onward check-in |
Left out for time: Son Tra Peninsula - Linh Ung Pagoda.
| 0:00-1:00 | Immigration, bags, meet your driver |
| 1:00-1:05 | Drive (3 km) |
| 1:05-1:50 | Dragon Bridge and Han River |
| 1:50-2:00 | Drive |
| 2:00-2:30 | Cafes along the Han River |
| 2:30-3:05 | Drive |
| 3:05-3:50 | Marble Mountains |
| 3:50-4:55 | Drive |
| 4:55-6:10 | Hoi An Ancient Town |
| 6:10-6:50 | Back to the airport |
| 6:50-10:00 | Buffer and onward check-in |
Left out for time: Giong coffee Hoi An.
| 0:00-1:00 | Immigration, bags, meet your driver |
| 1:00-1:25 | Drive (15 km) |
| 1:25-2:10 | Son Tra Peninsula - Linh Ung Pagoda |
| 2:10-2:40 | Drive |
| 2:40-3:25 | Dragon Bridge and Han River |
| 3:25-3:35 | Drive |
| 3:35-4:05 | Cafes along the Han River |
| 4:05-4:15 | Drive |
| 4:15-5:00 | Vincom Plaza Ngo Quyen |
| 5:00-5:35 | Drive |
| 5:35-6:20 | Marble Mountains |
| 6:20-7:25 | Drive |
| 7:25-7:55 | Giong coffee Hoi An |
| 7:55-8:35 | Back to the airport |
| 8:35-12:00 | Buffer and onward check-in |
Left out for time: Hoi An Ancient Town, Tra Que herb village or Cam Thanh coconut forest.
Hoi An is about 30 km from the airport, usually 35-60 minutes each way. From about 10 hours you can pair it with a few Da Nang stops.
Ba Na is about 30 km away but needs a lot of time for the cable car and visit, so we leave it out of layover plans.
The Dragon Bridge, the Cham Sculpture Museum and riverside cafes are only about 3-4 km away, suitable even for a 6 hour window.
You can also read Hoi An Travel Guide: A Unique Side of Hoi An when planning your trip.
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