About the route from Phu Quoc to Hoi An
Phu Quoc sits off the far southwest of the country, an island in the Gulf of Thailand, while Hoi An is over on the central coast to the northeast. Nothing links the two directly, and Hoi An has neither an airport nor a train station, so every route funnels through Da Nang, the nearest city, about 30 kilometers north. For all practical purposes that makes this a flight: you cannot drive off Phu Quoc, and the only overland alternative involves a ferry and well over a day on the move. A short flight to Da Nang and a quick transfer south is how nearly everyone travels from Phu Quoc to Hoi An. Phu Quoc, where the trip starts, is the country’s largest island and a full beach-resort destination, covered in our Phu Quoc travel guide if you are still deciding how long to stay.
Hoi An is a small, walkable town on the central coast, and one of the most charming places in Vietnam. Its old quarter, a former merchant port now closed to traffic, is a maze of low ochre houses, temples, and pedestrian lanes, famous for its tailors, riverside restaurants, and the lanterns that light up after dark. A short bike ride away are quiet beaches and green rice fields. After the beach-resort scale of Phu Quoc, Hoi An offers something more historic and human-sized. Our Hoi An travel guide covers what to see and how to plan your days.
Flying options from Phu Quoc to Hoi An
With no way to drive off the island, flying to Da Nang is how nearly everyone makes this trip, and it is quick and simple. The flight takes under two hours, and the short transfer from Da Nang to Hoi An can be arranged in advance or sorted on arrival. Below is everything you need, from the flight itself to getting to and from both airports.
How the flight works
The flight to Da Nang is short, about 1 hour 45 minutes non-stop, and two airlines run it: VietJet Air and Sun PhuQuoc Airways. Between them they operate roughly four direct flights a day, spread across the day, from Phu Quoc International Airport in the island’s south to Da Nang Airport beside the city.
One thing to watch is the search results: a lot of the cheaper listings are not direct at all, but self-transfer connections routed through Ho Chi Minh City that turn the trip into five hours or more, so make sure you pick a genuine non-stop. Frequency can shift with the season, so check the schedule for your dates.
Prices and booking
This is one of the pricier domestic routes, since Phu Quoc fares tend to run high. VietJet is usually the cheapest, often from around 1,600,000 VND (roughly $64), though fares swing widely and can be lower booked well ahead. Sun PhuQuoc Airways runs higher, around 2,600,000 VND (roughly $105) with a checked bag included. Prices climb close to departure and in peak season, so this is a route to book early. You can book directly with the airlines or through platforms like 12Go and Traveloka, and our domestic flights guide explains the essentials of flying within Vietnam.
Getting to Phu Quoc airport
Phu Quoc International Airport sits in the south of the island, about 10 to 15 kilometers from Duong Dong, the main town, and close to the Long Beach resort strip. From Long Beach or Duong Dong it is only a 15 to 20-minute drive; from the northern resorts around Ong Lang or Grand World, allow 30 to 45 minutes. The easiest choice is a hotel or resort transfer, which many places offer, complimentary or for a set fee. Otherwise a metered taxi from a reputable company like Mai Linh runs about 180,000 to 250,000 VND (roughly $7 to $10) to Duong Dong, or you can use Grab, which is widely available on the island and shows the fare before you book. Aim to arrive at least 1.5 to 2 hours before a domestic flight for check-in.
Getting from Da Nang to Hoi An
Since Hoi An has no airport of its own, you finish the trip from Da Nang by road, a drive of about 30 kilometers that takes around 45 minutes. A taxi or Grab costs roughly 350,000 to 450,000 VND (about $14 to $18); a pre-booked private transfer is a little more but meets you at arrivals and takes you straight to your hotel; and shared tourist shuttles are cheaper still. Our guide on getting from Da Nang to Hoi An sets out all the options and current prices in full.
If you would rather not fly
A flight is the only realistic way on and off Phu Quoc for this trip, but if you have days to spare and want an overland adventure, it is technically possible, though far more expedition than transfer. Because Phu Quoc is an island, everything begins with the ferry back to the mainland, which our guide on the Phu Quoc to the Mekong Delta crossing explains.
From the mainland you make your way to Ho Chi Minh City, and from there head up the coast to Da Nang, either straight through or broken into stops in cities like Nha Trang, using trains and buses for the legs. The last short hop from Da Nang to Hoi An finishes the journey. In one continuous run it swallows well over a day; taken in stages it turns into a tour of the south and center of the country. It is only worth it if the travel itself is the appeal. If not, the flight wins every time.
Conclusion: what is the best option for Phu Quoc to Hoi An
For almost everyone, the answer for Phu Quoc to Hoi An is simple: fly to Da Nang and transfer the short distance south.
Fly to Da Nang on a non-stop flight of under two hours, then finish with a 45-minute drive to Hoi An. Just be sure to book a direct flight rather than one of the long connections in the search results, and pre-book your transfers if you would rather not sort them on arrival.
The overland route, by ferry and then north through the country, is only worth considering if you have days to spare and want the travel to be part of the trip. As a way of simply reaching Hoi An, it cannot compete with the flight.
