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Getting to Da Nang for dental treatment

By SmileJet Editorial Team · Updated May 2026

Da Nang International Airport (DAD) has direct connections from Singapore, Bangkok, Seoul, and Tokyo. The airport is 5 minutes from the beach and 10 minutes from the main clinic zone.

Flights to Da Nang (DAD)

🇦🇺 Sydney (SYD)
10h–12h
1 stop
Vietnam Airlines via HAN, Singapore Airlines via SIN
Most Australian passengers connect via Hanoi or Singapore. Singapore connection is often the most convenient.
🇦🇺 Melbourne (MEL)
11h–13h
1 stop
Singapore Airlines via SIN, Scoot via SIN
Singapore hub is the fastest Australian routing to Da Nang
🇸🇬 Singapore (SIN)
2h 20m
Direct
Scoot, VietJet, Vietnam Airlines
Daily direct flights — the most accessible routing for Australian patients via Singapore stopover
🇳🇿 Auckland (AKL)
13h–15h
1–2 stops
Singapore Airlines via SIN
Singapore connection recommended. Book SYD–SIN–DAD as one itinerary where possible.
🇬🇧 London (LHR)
14h–17h
1–2 stops
Qatar via DOH, Singapore Airlines via SIN
Gulf or Singapore hub connections both work well from London
🇰🇷 Seoul (ICN)
4h 30m
Direct
Korean Air, Asiana, VietJet
Multiple daily direct flights — Da Nang is a popular Korean beach destination
🇯🇵 Tokyo (NRT/HND)
5h 30m
Direct
VietJet, Vietnam Airlines
Good direct coverage from both Tokyo airports
🇻🇳 Hanoi (HAN)
1h 10m
Direct
Vietnam Airlines, Bamboo, VietJet
If transiting through Vietnam, connecting through Hanoi to Da Nang is straightforward and cheap.

Flight times and carriers approximate. Book independently — SmileJet does not arrange flights.

Da Nang International Airport (DAD)

IATA code
DAD
Da Nang International Airport
Distance to My Khe Beach
~4 km
5–10 min by Grab
Distance to clinic zone
~6 km
10–15 min to Hai Chau District clinics
Airport size
Compact
Immigration typically clears in 20–30 min — faster than HAN or SGN
SIM cards
Arrivals hall
Viettel counter. ~100,000 VND for 7-day data SIM
Grab availability
Available inside
Order inside the terminal before exiting. Pickup at designated area.

Da Nang is faster to clear than HCMC or Hanoi

Da Nang airport handles smaller international flight volumes than SGN or HAN — immigration typically clears in 20–30 minutes even on busy days. The airport is compact: baggage claim, customs, and arrivals are a short walk from each other. First-time Vietnam arrivals consistently report Da Nang as the easiest Vietnamese entry point.

Getting from DAD to your accommodation

Grab (recommended)

Best option
~A$3–5 to beach zone
5–15 min

Download before arriving. Order from inside the terminal. The Da Nang Grab zone is well-organised — drivers know the airport well. Fare is fixed and shown upfront. GrabCar is private sedan — the right choice with luggage.

Official metered taxi

Reliable fallback
~A$5–8 to beach zone
5–15 min

Vinasun and Mai Linh are the two reliable fleets. Da Nang is a smaller city than HCMC — taxi hassle is lower. Make sure the meter is running. Flat rates to the main hotel zones are often offered and are reasonable.

Hotel transfer

No hassle
~A$10–15
10–20 min

Available from most 3-star+ beach hotels. Book via your hotel before arrival. Useful for first-night arrivals or patients with substantial luggage.

Where to stay during treatment

Most popular

My Khe Beach zone

The main beach hotel strip — walkable beach access, abundant restaurants and cafés, and 10 minutes from the Hai Chau clinic zone by Grab. Most dental patients choose this area. Hundreds of hotel options from budget guesthouses to international 5-star.

Nearest to clinics

Hai Chau District (city centre)

The closest accommodation zone to Parkway Da Nang and Da Nang Smile Dental. More urban, less beach-forward. Good for patients on short trips who want to minimise travel to appointments.

Most tranquil

Non Nuoc Beach / Marble Mountains

South of the city, near the Marble Mountains complex. Quieter beach, lower ambient noise, proximity to An Khang Dental. 20 minutes from the main clinic zone — ideal for patients with 10+ day trips who want a calmer base.

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