THAIest

Hue has recently emerged as a tourist destination not to be missed when traveling to Central Vietnam. Famous for its historical attractions, the city is also a good place for relaxation and entertainment. Taking a flight to Hue Airport? Check how to get from Phu Bai Airport to Hue. The route Hue Airport to city can be done by Hue airport transfer, taxi, bus, etc.

Phu Bai Airport to Hue: Airport Transfer, Taxi to City

Phu Bai International Airport

Phu Bai International Airport (HUI), often called Hue Airport, has an important role as a transportation hub in Thua Thien - Hue province and the North Central region with its position as a center of Culture - Tourism of Vietnam.

Currently, Hue Airport receives 19 flights per day. The main airlines operating at the airport are Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Bamboo Airways and Jetstar Pacific. Hue Airport has been upgraded to Phu Bai International Airport to serve the growing tourism market demand. However, there are still no international airlines operating at the airport.

The popular domestic destinations connected to Phu Bai Airport:

  • Hue (Phu Bai Airport) - Hanoi (Noi Bai Airport): 5 flights per day
  • Hue (Phu Bai Airport) - Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat Airport): 14 flights per day

Distance from Phu Bai to Hue

Unlike other urban airports that are located right in the heart of the city such as Da Nang or Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), Hue Airport is situated about 15 km from the center of Hue City.

Hue Airport to City

For getting from Hue Airport to city center, there are several options to choose from. Phu Bai Airport is served by airport transfer, taxis, buses, and motorbikes.

Hue Airport Transfer

Private Hue Airport transfer can be considered as the best option to travel from Phu Bai Airport to Hue City center and many tourists choose to use this service, especially when traveling in larger groups. When choosing a private transfer, as soon as you arrive at the airport, the driver meets you and takes you to your accommodation in Hue City center. You don’t need to worry about being overcharged, you can be sure that the driver already knows your destination and even cash is not needed for paying the fare. This is a real hassle-free traveling from Hue Airport to city center.

Private Hue Airport transfer takes you from the airport to anywhere in Hue city for a fixed priced, regardless of how early in the morning or late at night you are traveling. The price of airport transfer depends on the number of seats you need.

Private Hue Airport transfer from the airport to city can be easily booked online here: Private Hue Airport Transfer.

Hue Airport Taxi

Taking Hue Airport taxi is the fastest and most convenient way to travel from Phu Bai Airport to Hue City center (and vice versa), if you haven’t pre-booked transportation. There are plenty of taxis parked outside the airport. The trip from Hue Airport to the center of Hue City takes only around 20 minutes.

Hue Airport Taxi

Hue Airport to city taxi fare depends on the type of car and taxi company, but in most cases it should cost about 270,000-300,000 VND.

The reliable taxi companies operating in Hue:

  • Mai Linh Taxi
  • Chengdu Taxi
  • Thanh Hung Taxi
  • Taxi Phu Xuan
  • Dong Ba Taxi

To avoid misunderstandings or being overcharged, consider booking Hue Airport taxi in advance as it can be conveniently done online here: Taxi from Hue Airport to City.

Hue Airport Bus

Hue Airport Bus, a public bus making a stop at Phu Bai Airport, is the only means of public transportation that can be used to travel from Hue airport to city center. Buses are mostly suitable for solo travelers with fewer belongings as they tend to get crowded. Traveling by bus is also the most cost-effective mean of transportation in Hue. However, taking a bus from Phu Bai Airport to Hue City center is quite complicated and therefore it's mainly used by locals.

Currently, there are 2 public bus routes that can be used for getting from Hue Airport to city - Bus No. 2 and Bus No. 11.

You should choose the appropriate arrival time when booking air tickets, if you want to travel by bus, as the latest flights are landing later than the last bus departs. Bus No. 11 currently operates from 05:30 to 17:30 with departures scheduled every 45 minutes. Bus No. 2 seems to be suspended at the time of update even if it might be at some point again reopened like it was in 2022.

Buses are currently offered by the company Futabus, which operates red minibuses on the route.

To take the Futabus bus from Hue Airport to city, you have to walk about 10 minutes to the airport parking area.

Hue Airport bus No. 11 ticket price currently is from 20,000 VND to 54,000 VND per person, depending on the distance. The trip from Phu Bai Airport to Hue city should cost 20,000 VND or 40,000 VND per person. You do not need to buy tickets in advance as they can be purchased on board.

Normally travel time from Hue airport to city is about 30 - 60 minutes but you might need to wait for the bus quite long. If you are going to Hue Airport to catch the flight, make sure to leave plenty of time for the trip to be at the airport 60 - 120 minutes before departure.

However, if you are a first-time visitor to Hue, other transportation options such as a private Hue Airport transfer or taxi would be more suitable for you.

Hue Airport to City by Motorbike

In Hue, the number of motorbike taxi drivers is not as high as in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. But some of them can be found at Hue Airport and they are ready to take you to the city center. To take a motorbike taxi you need to get out from the airport as motorbike drivers are not allowed to pickup passengers from Hue Airport.

Hue Motorbike

The price of the trip from the airport to Hue by motorbike taxi should be about 100,000-150,000 VND. Don’t forget to agree the price before getting on the motorbike to avoid being scammed.

Most of motorbike taxi drivers are friendly and nice so sometimes you can even expect to hear interesting stories about Hue from them on the way.

Grab in Hue

Grab in Hue is already operating and it help you reach your destination comfortably as you just need to download the Grab App and book your transportation on it. Even if Grab Bike and Grab Car are already available in Hue, taking Grab from Phu Bai Airport to Hue City center is also an option.

Hotels near Phu Bai Airport in Hue

It is difficult to find a hotel near Phu Bai Airport so the best option is to stay in Hue as it is quite easy to transfer between these places.

The Scarlett Boutique

Good hotels in Hue that are not that far from the airport:

Nice Hue Hotel - 13.8 km from Phu Bai Airport

The G.Hotel Hue - 13.7 km from Phu Bai Airport

The Scarlett Boutique Hotel - 13.6 km from Phu Bai Airport

Rosaleen Boutique Hotel - 13.7 km from Phu Bai Airport

Tips

Explore the sights of the Imperial City of Hue at your own pace on a Hue Sightseeing Double-Decker Bus, hopping on and off at popular sites, including Toa Kham boat wharf, Dong Ba market, Thien Mu pagoda, Hue station, Tu Hieu Pagoda, Tu Duc, Khai Dinh tomb.

Get familiar with Hue attractions and discover the best places to visit in the Imperial City.

Thinking of where to stay in Hue? Here are our recommendations on the best places to stay in Hue, from budget to luxury ones!

Wondering what to eat in Hue? We've made a complete Hue food guide to help you to decide what and where to eat in Hue.

Find tips & inspiration
Follow us
Join our community
Join the THAIest community of travelers by becoming a member of our Facebook group
We use cookies

We use cookies on our website. Some of them are essential for the operation of the site, while others help us to improve this site and the user experience (tracking cookies). You can decide for yourself whether you want to allow cookies or not. Please note that if you reject them, you may not be able to use all the functionalities of the site.