Da Nang to Halong bay will take only 1 hour 20 minutes flight from Da Nang to Haiphong, 50 minutes car ride from Haiphong to Halong. So the total of approximate 2.5 hours to go. In this article, Hai Phong Tours would like to update the flights from da nang to halong bay, how to get from da nang to halong bay and where to book Halong bay tours.
There’s no direct flight from Da Nang to Halong bay for cruise trip. You will need to transit in Hanoi capital or Haiphong city.
Da Nang to Halong bay transit in Hanoi
If you choose flying to Hanoi from Da Nang, there’s no way to go to Halong in the same day.
To fly from Da Nang to Halong bay transit in Hanoi: please go to DAD (Da Nang airport) and fly to HAN (Hanoi airport). The frequency of flights is very high, so you are spoiled for choice (30+ flights per day)
Da Nang airport: https://goo.gl/maps/2u5Cb5CGd4LXWYnX6
Hanoi airport (Noi Bai): https://goo.gl/maps/P5CviexBrNnSoHq88
It takes around 1 hour 3 minutes to go. The cheapest price is about 40USD excluding Tax and fees. 3 common airlines that you may look for prices are:
- Vietnam Airlines: https://www.vietnamairlines.com/vn/en/home
- Vietjet Air: https://www.vietjetair.com/en/
- Bamboo Airways: https://www.bambooairways.com/vn-en/
On arrival in Noi Bai airport (Hanoi airport), it will take you ~40 minutes more to go to Hanoi Old Quarter where tourists stay. Please book with Hai Phong Tours via Whatsapp +84975200357 or this link:
After arriving in Hanoi Old Quarter, please settle your stay and relax in the Old Quarter till next morning. And in the moring, cruise line will pick up at your hotel for Halong bay cruise trip. The pick up should be from 8:00am to 8:45 am depends on your hotel location. The ride taks about 2 hour 15 minutes.
Da Nang to Halong bay transit in Haiphong
When you fly from Da Nang to Halong bay transit in Haiphong, number of flights reduced to 3 only. They are:
- Bamboo Airways: QH 2002 / ETD 13:15 / ETA 14:25
- Vietjet Air: VJ724 / ETD 16:50 / ETA 18:10
- Vietnam Airlines: VN 1672 / ETD 15:50 / ETA 17:15

On arrival in Haiphong, please grab taxi right outside of arrival gates (A1 or A2). The taxi charge ranges from US$6 – 7. And next day, travel agency will pick you up for Halong bay cruise trip. The ride taks only 50-60 minutes to the port.
Final thoughts of Da Nang to Halong bay
For now, no direct flight from Da Nang to Halong bay. You will need to transit in either Hanoi or Haiphong. The ride from Hanoi to Halong is 2 hours 15 mins, from Hai Phong to Halong takes 50 minutes. So that’s more convenient if you fly from Da Nang to Haiphong. However, depends on your travel plan to decide which airport to fly to.
If you would like to receive free travel plan, please reach Hai Phong Tours via Whatsapp +84975200357 or email: [email protected].
Thanks and happy travel!
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