Van Don International Airport
Van Don, Vietnam
Van Don International Airport
Vietnam's first privately built and operated international airport.
- ›First privately invested and operated international airport in Vietnam.
- ›Developed and owned by Sun Group, a major Vietnamese private conglomerate.
- ›Located on Van Don Island in Quang Ninh Province, close to Ha Long Bay.
- ›Opened in December 2018 with an annual capacity of around 2 million passengers.
- ›Designed to support the development of Van Don Special Economic Zone.
Van Don International Airport opened in December 2018 as Vietnam's first privately invested airport, developed by Sun Group in Quang Ninh Province. Situated on Van Don Island amid the dramatic karst landscape of northeastern Vietnam, it serves as a strategic entry point to Ha Long Bay and the surrounding archipelago. The airport plays a growing role in boosting tourism and economic development across the Quang Ninh region.
- Passenger Terminal — A single modern terminal handling both domestic and limited international flights, designed with regional aesthetics and capacity for approximately 2 million passengers annually.
- Taxi services available outside the terminal from local and app-based providers
- Ride-hailing apps such as Grab operate at the airport
- Private shuttle buses connecting to Ha Long City and Bai Chay tourist area
- Hotel transfer services pre-arranged through accommodations in Ha Long Bay
- Car rental counters available inside the terminal
- Vinpearl Resort & Spa Ha Long
- FLC Ha Long Bay Golf Club & Luxury Resort
- Sun Premier Village Ha Long Bay
- Novotel Ha Long Bay
- Van Don Hotel
Inside the terminal, passengers will find a modest selection of Vietnamese snack bars, coffee outlets, and light meal counters catering to domestic travellers. Options outside the airport expand significantly once you reach Ha Long City or Bai Chay, where seafood restaurants, local pho shops, and street food stalls are abundant. Bringing snacks for longer waits is advisable, as terminal dining choices remain limited compared to major Vietnamese airports.
- Pre-book your transfer to Ha Long City as taxis can be scarce during off-peak hours
- Currency exchange and ATM facilities inside the terminal are limited, so carry Vietnamese Dong before arrival
- The drive from the airport to Ha Long Bay attractions takes approximately 40–60 minutes via the expressway
- Check seasonal fog advisories, as morning mist over the bay can occasionally affect flight schedules
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Van Don International Airport is an airport in Vân Đồn special administrative region, Quảng Ninh, Vietnam. It is located about 50 km (31 mi) away from Hạ Long ward and 20 km (12 mi) from Cẩm Phả. It is the first private airport in Vietnam, built and operated by Sun Group, and is now serving as the nominal operating base for its parent's Sun PhuQuoc Airways.
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