Da Nang Airport (DAD) to Hoi An: Transfer Guide for Dental Patients 2026

Hoi An is about 30 km south of central Da Nang, and Da Nang International Airport (IATA code DAD) is the usual air gateway for dental patients staying there. This guide walks through each transfer option, with the post-flight and post-surgery comfort points that matter most for dental patients. Fares and journey times change, so we do not print them: confirm the fare before you set off.

Hoi An addresses are now written with Da Nang, because Vietnam's 2025 provincial reorganisation placed the former Quang Nam province, including Hoi An, under Da Nang. For treatment, Picasso Dental Clinic Da Nang is in central Da Nang, at 222 Phan Chu Trinh in Hai Chau. An Tam Smile is at 536 Hai Bà Trưng, on the road running north from Hoi An old town, about 3 km from An Bang beach. Both are featured partners on SmileJet: a commercial listing relationship, not a clinical endorsement.

Da Nang Airport (DAD) overview

After clearing immigration and collecting your bags, head for the arrivals hall, where you can look for currency exchange, ATMs, SIM card kiosks and the taxi rank. Allow extra time after a long-haul flight, especially if you are travelling with an older relative.

Transfer options compared

1. Pre-arranged hotel transfer

Many Hoi An hotels and resorts can arrange an airport pickup. You arrange it when you book, the driver waits in the arrivals hall, and you head straight to the hotel without negotiating fares.

• Good for: First arrival after a long-haul flight, families with luggage, older patients.
• Comfort: High. You know who is meeting you and what you will pay.
• Cost: Ask your hotel for the fare when you book.
• Watch out: If your flight is significantly delayed, confirm the driver waits without extra cost.

2. Grab car

Grab is a widely used ride-hailing app in Vietnam. Download the app and add a card before you fly. It can be harder to set up at the airport without a local SIM.

• Good for: Solo travellers, light luggage, repeat visitors.
• Comfort: Good, and the vehicle depends on the driver.
• Cost: The app shows the fare before you book.
• Watch out: Fares can rise at busy times and in bad weather.

3. Metered taxi

Branded metered taxis queue at the rank outside arrivals, and no app is needed.

• Good for: First-time visitors who want a metered fare without app setup.
• Comfort: Good. English varies by driver.
• Cost: Ask the driver for an estimate before you set off, and check the meter is running.
• Watch out: Use a clearly branded taxi from the official rank.

4. Private car with English-speaking driver

For older patients, a private car booked through a tour operator or your hotel can add an English-speaking driver.

• Good for: Older patients, multi-day driver hire, families with elderly relatives.
• Comfort: High.
• Cost: Ask for a written fare when you book, including any multi-day arrangement.

5. Public bus

Local buses run between Da Nang and Hoi An, but routes and stops change, so check before you rely on one. A bus is not a sensible choice on arrival with luggage or after surgery.

• Good for: Budget side trips while you are feeling well.
• Comfort: Low.
• Cost: Check the current fare locally.

Transfers between Hoi An hotels and Picasso Dental Clinic Da Nang

If you stay in Hoi An and treat at Picasso, you will travel about 30 km each way to central Da Nang for appointments. Picasso does not publish a hotel transfer service, so plan your own transport using the options above, and ask your hotel or the Grab app for the fare.

Tell SmileJet your dates when you book, so visits can be booked around them. For full-arch surgery, or if you have a medical condition such as diabetes or heart disease, the clinic prefers its second branch, on floor 2 of Vinmec International Hospital, 30 Tháng 4 street, Hòa Cường Bắc, Hải Châu. Check which branch you are going to before you book a car.

If you would rather not make that journey, An Tam Smile in Hoi An treats crowns and bridges, veneers, implants, whitening and scaling. Ask SmileJet for a written quote. The clinic says Picasso's main branch is about 10 minutes from the hotels along My Khe beach, so staying there is another way to shorten the trip.

Post-surgery transfer comfort tips

The first days after an implant (trồng răng implant), a sinus lift (nâng xoang) or All-on-4 surgery are when ride comfort matters most. A few things to know:

• Seats: Ask for a car with room to sit back comfortably if you have had a complex extraction (nhổ răng) or surgery.
• Ice packs: Bring a small reusable ice pack for the ride back from surgery if you tend to swell.
• Avoid motorbike taxis: Even though they are cheap and easy to find, the vibration and bumps are not worth the risk in the first days after surgery.
• Book the ride back in advance: Ask your dentist whether you should travel with someone, especially after sedation or general anaesthesia, which the clinic does only at Vinmec.

What to do at the airport when you arrive

1. Clear immigration with your passport and visa documents. Most visitors use Vietnam's e-visa; rules change, so check the current rules for your passport before booking.
2. Collect luggage.
3. Buy a SIM card, if you need one, at a kiosk near the exit.
4. Withdraw a small amount of cash at an ATM for your first day.
5. Find your transfer (hotel sign, Grab app, or taxi rank).
6. Confirm the fare and destination with the driver before departing.

Returning to the airport for departure

Most patients book a return transfer through their hotel for the day of departure. Check your airline's advice on when to arrive, and allow extra time for the drive from Hoi An. Before you fly, ask your dentist whether it is fine to fly after your treatment.

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to take a taxi from Da Nang Airport?

Use a clearly branded metered taxi from the official rank, and confirm your destination before you set off.

How long does the drive from DAD to Hoi An take?

Hoi An is about 30 km south of central Da Nang. Traffic and weather change the journey time, so check it in the Grab app or with your hotel on the day.

Can I use Apple Pay or Google Pay for taxis?

Grab accepts cards in the app. For a metered taxi, carry VND cash and ask the driver what payment they accept.

Is there a train from Da Nang to Hoi An?

No. Hoi An has no railway station, so you need to travel by road.

What if my flight arrives at 2am?

Pre-book a hotel transfer so you are not looking for a ride late at night, and confirm the booking before you fly.

Can the driver help me with luggage post-surgery?

Ask when you book. Most hotel transfers and private cars will help, and it is worth telling them that you have just had dental surgery.

Does Picasso Dental Clinic Da Nang collect me from my Hoi An hotel?

Picasso does not publish a pickup or transfer service, so plan your own transport. Tell SmileJet your dates and we can help book your visits around them.

To book either clinic, message SmileJet on WhatsApp or Messenger, at no charge to you. See Picasso Dental Clinic Da Nang or An Tam Smile for details.