Dalat Airport

2 ways to get from Dalat Airport

The 2 ways to travel the distance of 30 kilometers (19 miles) from Dalat Airport are by: bus (1 hour) and private transport (40 minutes - 1 hour). The journey duration ranges between 40 minutes - 1 hour and the quickest way is by private transport. The lowest priced tickets start from 20,000 VND (€0.70) for the bus.

There used to be an airport bus operating between Lien Khuong Airport and Dalat city centre. But the last time we checked (October 2023), the airport shuttle bus was no longer available. This used to be operated by Phuong Trang (Futa Bus) with a ticket price of 50,000 VND (€1.90) per passenger.

If you’re looking for a cheap transfer, there are local buses still plying this route. However, they don’t pick you up from the airport. One of our readers shared that the nearest bus stop from Dalat Airport is about 1 km away — in front of a coffee shop called La 1988.

There are two buses you can take to the city: the red Futa minivan or the green bus with a sign that says “Duc Trong Da Lat.” These buses are available only until 18:00 daily. So if you’re arriving at Dalat Airport in the evening, your only option is to get a private transfer.

A bus ticket costs about 20,000 VND (€0.70) to Dalat city centre. The local buses make several stops within the city. You can ask to be dropped off at a stop nearest to your hotel.

Taking a bus from Dalat city centre to Dalat Airport

On the way back from Dalat city centre to Lien Khuong Airport, we recommend asking your hotel’s assistance in finding the nearest bus stop. Keep in mind that not all local buses head to the airport. So make sure you take the right bus, too!

We’d like to reiterate that this involves walking for about 1 km — not exactly a good idea when you’re in a hurry for your flight and carrying/dragging heavy bags!

If you’re travelling in a group or carrying bulky pieces of luggage, it’s best to take a taxi ride that takes 40 minutes - 1 hour between the airport and Dalat city centre.

We recommend that you pre-book your ride via BookAway so that your driver will already be waiting for you at the airport. Also, you can expect a nice car with a trusted driver. Rates start from €11.20.

Alternatively, you can get a taxi upon arrival at the airport. Rates start from 250,000 VND (€9.30). Make sure to agree on a price before boarding the taxi. Turning on the meter is not exactly a good idea because the ride usually becomes more expensive.

For reference, some of the most trusted taxi companies in Dalat include Mai Linh, Dalat Taxi, and Thang Loi.