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Chu Lai airport - VCL Transfer service

Nestled on Vietnam’s central coast in Quang Nam Province, Chu Lai Airport (IATA: VCL, ICAO: VVCA) sits roughly midway between Hoi An and Quang Ngai. Once a U.S. military air base, it was opened to commercial aviation in 2005 and now sprawls across about 3,000 hectares—the largest footprint of any airport in the country. Chu Lai airport currently operates almost exclusively domestic routes, with scheduled flights primarily connecting the airport to Hanoi, Hai Phong and Ho Chi Minh city

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FAQS on Chu Lai airport - VCL

Q. How far is Chu Lai Airport from Hoi An Old Town and how long is the ride?

A. It’s 75 km; a private car or pre‑booked Chu Lai Airport transfer needs 1h 15 m to 1h 30 m depending on traffic. So for traveller have flight depart from Chu Lai airport, they should leave Hoi An head to the airport at lest about 3.5 hours priod depature time.

Q. Which airlines currently fly to Chu Lai?

A. Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, Pacific Airlines and Bamboo Airways operate daily non‑stops from Hà Nội and Hồ Chí Minh City; some flights continue to Côn Đảo on peak weekends. 
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Q. How early should I arrive before my flight?

A. Domestic: 90 minutes is comfortable; the terminal is small but security lines can bottleneck when two flights overlap. For onward international connections in SGN/HAN, allow at least a three‑hour layover.

Q. Does the airport have ATMs, SIMs and food?

A. Yes—two ATMs, a mini‑mart, noodle bar, Highlands Coffee kiosk and free Wi‑Fi. International cards (Visa/Master) work but carry some cash in case of outages.

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