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Phu Quoc International Airport
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Phu Quoc International Airport is the main airport serving Phú Quốc Island in southern Vietnam. It covers nearly 900 hectares, about 9 km south of the island's administrative center. The airport replaced the old Phu Quoc Airport in December 2012 and has a single runway capable of handling large aircraft like the Airbus A350 and Boeing 747. It was built to help bring international tourists to the island's beaches.
Don't miss
- Single runway capable of handling Airbus A350 and Boeing 747 aircraft
- Free electric bus #17 runs every 15-30 minutes to Dương Đông and north to GrandWorld
- Bus #19 goes 10 km south to the InterContinental Hotel before returning to the airport and continuing to GrandWorld
- Flights from Ho Chi Minh City take about one hour, operated by Vietnam Airlines, VietJet, Pacific Airlines, and Bamboo Airways
- International flights to Siem Reap and domestic flights to Rach Gia, Hanoi, and Can Tho
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Phu Quoc International Airport
You don't need a tour to visit, entry is free. A tour is worth it if you want transport, a guide, or to combine Phu Quoc International Airport with nearby sights in one day. That's what these do well.
Cheapest way inPhu Quoc Airport Transfer4.9★ · 36 travelersFree cancellationFrom$19 per personSee dates →
Best full dayFull-Day Private Guided Tour in Phu Quoc Island with Hotel Pick Up5★ · 205 travelers~8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$53 per personSee dates →Know before you go
- Visitors arriving by plane can get a 30-day tourist visa free of charge, even if they'd otherwise need a visa to enter Vietnam.
- Grab and Xanh SM apps work at the airport (2025), though prices may be slightly higher than on the main west coast road.
- Free electric bus #17 runs every 15-30 minutes to Dương Đông and north to GrandWorld. Bus #19 goes 10 km south to the InterContinental Hotel before returning to the airport and continuing to GrandWorld.
A bit of history
Construction began on 23 November 2008 with an investment of VND 3,000 billion, designed by Singaporean-US firm CPG-PAE. The airport operated its inaugural flight on 15 December 2012. In 2025, Sun Group was approved as the main investor for a major expansion, including a new runway, extended existing runway, and new terminals to serve APEC 2027, which will be hosted on the island. Ownership transferred to Sun Group in November 2025.
Common questions
How do I get from the airport to my hotel?
Many hotels offer pickup. Grab and Xanh SM apps work at the airport (2025). Free electric bus #17 goes to Dương Đông and north to GrandWorld; bus #19 goes south to the InterContinental Hotel and then to GrandWorld.
Do I need a visa to enter Phu Quoc by air?
Visitors arriving by plane can get a 30-day tourist visa free of charge, even if they'd otherwise need a visa to enter Vietnam. A passport with at least 45 days' validity is required.
What airlines fly to Phu Quoc International Airport?
Flights from Ho Chi Minh City are operated by Vietnam Airlines, VietJet, Pacific Airlines, and Bamboo Airways. Vietnam Airlines also flies domestically to Rach Gia, Hanoi, and Can Tho, and internationally to Siem Reap.
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