Chu Lai airport - VCL

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

Airport Transfer Vehicle Options

4-seater sedan private car

Maximum of a group of 3 pax
Maximum of 3 medium-size luggages
Model of car: Toyota Vios, Kia K3, Mazda 2, Mazda 3

7-seater private car

Maximum of a group of 4 pax
Maximum of 5 medium-size luggages
Model of car: Toyota Fortuner/Toyota Innova or similar

16-seat private van

Maximum of a group of 10 pax
Maximum of 12 medium-size luggages
Model of Car: Fort Transit, Hyndai Solati

Luxury 9-seat Limousine van

Maximum of a group of 7 pax (for most comfortable experience)
Maximum of 8 medium-size luggages
Model of Car: 9-seat limousine Fort Transit, Huyndai Solati

MPV Luxury Minivan

Maximum of a group of 5 pax
Maximum of 5 medium-size luggages
Model of car: KIA Carnival, KIA Sendona

Chu Lai airport Transfer Tips and Guide

Flight choices & check‑in

Chu Lai currently links the central coast to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city with up to eight daily rotations operated by Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air and Bamboo Airways. Typical flight times are 1h 25 m to Hanoi and 1h 20 m to SGN, with one‑way fares from VND 1.2 M in low season.

The compact two‑storey terminal processes about 600 passengers per hour; allow 90 minutes for domestic departures. Check‑in desks, security and baggage claim are all on Level 1, while Level 2 houses the air‑conditioned waiting lounge, free Wi‑Fi, a SkyBoss/VIP room and two cafés. ATMs (Vietcombank, Agribank) sit by the exit doors, and SIM‑card kiosks open 07:00‑19:00.

Getting out of the airport as Chu Lai airport transfer

VCL has no public city bus, so most visitors pre‑book a Chu Lai Airport transfer service. A private car or taxi to Hoi An (75 km) takes 75‑90 minutes via the coastal QL1A and costs about USD45 per sedan; minivans for group of 7 - 8 traveller cost about USD 65.

For private car airport transfer service, quoted price should be including meet-and-greet service which drivers usually wait in the arrivals hall with name boards.

Shared limousines timed to flight arrivals run to Tam Kỳ (40 km) and Quảng Ngãi (35 km); seats can be reserved on Vexere.com.

Sightseeing en route

If you charter a car, ask the driver to pause at Ky Ha fishing port (15 minutes from the terminal) for ocean views, or schedule a lunch stop in Tam Ky before reaching Hoi An.

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.
Vietnam Airlines

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.