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Lien Khuong Airport

Da Lat, Vietnam

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Lien Khuong Airport

Da Lat, Vietnam
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3156 ft
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Gateway to the cool highlands of Da Lat, Vietnam.

Opened
1933
Location
Da Lat, Vietnam
Lien Khuong Airport (IATA: DLI, ICAO: VVDL) is the primary commercial airport serving Da Lat, the capital of Lam Dong Province in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. Situated at an elevation of approximately 3,156 feet (962 meters) above sea level, it is one of the higher-altitude airports in the country. The airport underwent significant renovation and expansion in the 2000s, improving its capacity to handle growing tourist traffic to Da Lat, a popular destination known for its cool climate, French colonial architecture, and flower markets. It primarily handles domestic flights connecting Da Lat to major Vietnamese cities. Lien Khuong Airport is operated under the management of Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) and serves as an important regional gateway, facilitating both leisure and business travel to the Lam Dong Province.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and limited international operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to Da Lat city center, approximately 30 kilometers away, is available via taxi, ride-hailing services, and airport shuttle buses.
Airlines here
Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, and Bamboo Airways are among the primary carriers operating domestic routes to and from Lien Khuong Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Located at an elevation of roughly 962 meters (3,156 feet) above sea level, making it one of Vietnam's highest commercial airports.
  • ›The airport's name derives from the Lien Khuong area in Lam Dong Province.
  • ›A major renovation project in the 2000s extended the runway and expanded terminal facilities.
  • ›The airport primarily serves domestic routes, with Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi being the busiest connections.
  • ›Da Lat's year-round cool climate makes Lien Khuong a popular gateway for Vietnamese domestic tourism.
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Gateway to the misty highlands and flower-filled valleys of Da Lat

Lien Khuong Airport serves Da Lat, the romantic hill station of Vietnam's Central Highlands, sitting at approximately 1,490 metres above sea level. Originally developed during the French colonial era, the airport has undergone modernisation to handle growing domestic and limited international traffic. It acts as the primary air gateway to Lam Dong Province, connecting travellers to Da Lat's cool climate, pine forests, and vibrant flower markets.

Terminals
  • Passenger Terminal — A single integrated terminal handling both domestic and international arrivals and departures with a modest but functional layout.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services (metered and app-based via Grab) to Da Lat city centre, approximately 30 km away
  • Airport shuttle buses operated by Vietnam Airlines serving the city centre
  • Ride-hailing apps including Grab and Be for private car options
  • Motorbike taxi (xe om) services available outside the terminal
  • Car rental counters available within the terminal building
Nearby Hotels
  • Merperle Da Lat Hotel
  • Dalat Edensee Lake Resort & Spa
  • Ana Mandara Villas Da Lat Resort
  • TTC Hotel Premium Da Lat
  • Dreams Hotel Da Lat
Dining

Inside the terminal, food and beverage options are limited to a small café and snack outlets, so travellers should not rely on the airport for a full meal. Da Lat city centre, about 30–45 minutes away, offers a rich street food scene including banh mi, avocado smoothies, and the local xoi (sticky rice). Night markets and the Da Lat Central Market are popular spots for authentic regional cuisine before or after a flight.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrive well ahead of your flight as the road from Da Lat city centre can be winding and prone to fog or rain delays, especially in the wet season.
  • Grab is widely available and more reliable than unmetered taxis for fair pricing between the airport and the city.
  • Pack a light jacket even if visiting in summer — Da Lat's highland climate is noticeably cooler than coastal Vietnamese cities.
  • Currency exchange and ATM facilities at the airport are limited, so carry sufficient Vietnamese dong before departing the city.
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Routes

DLI → DADVN · AT7
DLI → HANVJ · 320
DLI → SGNVJ · 320
DLI → HANVN · 321
DLI → SGNVN · 321
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Lien Khuong International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Lien Khuong International Airport is an airport located in Đức Trọng commune, about 30 km (19 mi) south of Da Lat, Lâm Đồng province. It is the largest of four airports in the Central Highlands region of Vietnam. The major reconstruction in order to handle bigger aircraft was completed in December 2009. This airport handled 1,690,000 passengers in 2019, an increase of 18.3% against that of 2014.

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