How to Plan a Trip to Da Nang
The complete 2026 guide — flights, hotels, things to do and airport transfers, all in one place. Everything a first-time visitor to Vietnam needs.
Your 4-step Da Nang plan
Step 1 — Book flights to DAD
Da Nang International Airport (DAD) is the main gateway to Da Nang. Compare fares across major airlines and OTAs before locking a date.
See flight deals to DADStep 2 — Pick a neighborhood
Base yourself in Hoi An Ancient Town (UNESCO) — 30 min south for the best first-time visit — 15th-century Japanese-Chinese-Vietnamese trading port with lantern-lit alleys + Japanese Bridge.
Where to stay in Da NangStep 3 — Plan your itinerary
Start with My Khe Beach + Dragon Bridge, then build outward. Most first-time visitors need 3-5 days to see the highlights of Da Nang.
Things to do in Da NangStep 4 — Sort your airport transfer
Taxi / Grab is VND 120,000–200,000 and takes 15–25 min. Pre-book a private transfer for stress-free arrival.
DAD arrival guideBefore you book — visa check
E-visa USD 25 via evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn (90 days). Visa-free for Japan, Korea, Russia, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belarus + 25 nationalities (45 days). US + AU + IN need e-visa.