Do you need cash for a taxi from Da Nang Airport, and how early should you arrive for a domestic flight?
Based on 3 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 1 day ago
Based on 3 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 1 day ago
TL;DR
Yes—if you plan to take a Maxim taxi from Da Nang Airport, it’s best to have some cash in VND, so exchanging a small amount at the airport is practical. For domestic flights, arriving about 2 hours early is sensible because lines can be long, and excess baggage costs more at the airport than if you buy it on the airline’s website in advance.
When a taxi enters Da Nang Airport, there may be a separate entry fee of about 10,000 VND; one traveler noted it's technically not required, but it's easier to just pay the small amount than argue with the driver.
For domestic flights from Da Nang, plan to arrive about 2 hours before departure, as check-in and security lines can still be long even for routes like Da Nang–Hanoi.
If you might exceed your baggage allowance, it’s cheaper to add baggage on the airline’s website in advance; at Da Nang Airport, excess weight is typically more expensive and passengers are sent to pay separately.
Queues at the airport can be significant, so a Fast Track service may be worth considering if you want to get through airport formalities faster during busy periods.
If you’re taking a Maxim ride from Da Nang Airport, it’s best to have some cash in VND ready: when the driver only accepts cash, exchanging a small amount of USD at the airport after landing is the practical option.