Checked on October 27, 2026

Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR), Nha Trang

Sân bay quốc tế Cam Ranh

Nha Trang has no commercial airport of its own: flights land at Cam Ranh, about 35 km south of the city, on a peninsula lined with beach resorts. International flights use Terminal 2, domestic flights Terminal 1. The ride to town is the part to plan.

Code: CXR · VVCR
To Nha Trang: 30–35 km
Terminals: T1 · T2
E-visa: accepted

In short

International flights: Terminal 2. Domestic flights: Terminal 1, a separate building with its own drop-off point.
To Nha Trang city: 40 to 55 minutes by car. Resorts on the Cam Ranh peninsula are only 5 to 20 minutes away.
The e-visa is accepted at Cam Ranh. Print your approval letter and keep it with your passport.

Terminals

T1Domestic

Domestic flights (Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang…). Functional, crowded at peak times.

T2International

All international flights. Opened in 2018, larger and newer than T1.

The two terminals are a short walk apart but there is no airside connection. On separate tickets, allow at least 90 minutes to collect your bags, change building and check in again.

International arrival, step by step

1
Immigration
Passport and printed e-visa approval letter, or your visa exemption. Usually 15 to 25 minutes; charter waves in peak season can push the wait past 45 minutes.
2
Baggage reclaim
Belt screens list your flight. Trolleys are free.
3
Customs
Green channel if you have nothing to declare. Cash above USD 5,000 or the equivalent must be declared.
4
Arrivals hall
ATMs, exchange counters and SIM kiosks. Airport exchange rates are a few percent worse than in town: change only what you need for the ride.

Getting to Nha Trang

Option	Time	Price	Luggage
Grab car or Xanh SMApp	40–55 min	₫300,000 – ₫450,000≈ $12 – $18	Easy
Metered taxiTaxi	40–55 min	₫350,000 – ₫500,000≈ $14 – $20	Easy
Airport shuttle busBus	60–75 min	approx. ₫65,000≈ $3 · per person	Limited
Private transferTransfer	40–55 min	₫500,000 – ₫900,000≈ $20 – $35	Easy

Indicative prices in Vietnamese dong (VND), per vehicle unless stated. Fares rise at night, in heavy rain and around Tet.

Grab car or Xanh SM

Usually a little cheaper than a metered taxi. Pickup zones can be confusing and some drivers cancel short trips to the peninsula resorts: keep your phone on.

Metered taxi

Mai Linh or Vinasun from the official rank outside arrivals. Walk past anyone offering a car inside the terminal, and refuse a driver who says the meter is broken.

Airport shuttle bus

The cheapest option, to a fixed drop-off point in Nha Trang, not to your hotel. Slow, with stops along the way; check the timetable on arrival.

Private transfer

Driver with a name sign, fixed price, flight tracked. The simplest choice for late arrivals, families and resorts outside town. Many peninsula resorts run their own shuttle: ask before you book.

Book a private transfer

To the Cam Ranh peninsula resorts, fares are much lower than to the city; to Vinpearl on Hon Tre island, add the cable car or boat.

Fast track at immigration

A fast-track service meets you before immigration and takes you through a priority lane. Most useful in peak season, when several charter flights land together.

See fast-track options

Visa and e-visa at Cam Ranh

Cam Ranh is one of the international airports where the Vietnamese e-visa is accepted. Many passports enter visa-free for a limited stay; everyone else applies online before the trip.

E-visa fee: US$25 single entry · US$50 multiple entries
Maximum stay: up to 90 days
Processing: about 3 working days (apply at least 7 days ahead)
Official portal: evisa.gov.vn

39 nationalities can enter without a visa under the general rules.

E-visa step-by-step guide

Your passport

Mobile data on arrival

Viettel, Vinaphone and Mobifone sell tourist SIM cards in the arrivals hall (passport required). An eSIM bought before you fly works as soon as you land and saves the queue.

Compare Vietnam eSIMs

Hotels near Cam Ranh airport

For a very early flight or a late arrival, a night near the airport saves the ride into town.

See hotels near the airport

Flying out

Arrive 3 hours before an international flight (T2) and 2 hours before a domestic one (T1). From Nha Trang city, leave at least 45 minutes for the ride, more at peak times.

Tips

Check whether your hotel is in Nha Trang city or on the Cam Ranh peninsula before you book a transfer: the price is not the same.
Tell the driver which terminal you fly from on departure day: T1 and T2 have separate drop-off points.
Ask your resort in writing whether its shuttle is free, and give it your flight number.

Frequently asked questions

Which airport do I fly into for Nha Trang?

Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR), about 35 km south of Nha Trang. The former Nha Trang air base in town is military only.

How do I get from Cam Ranh airport to Nha Trang?

Grab or a metered taxi takes 40 to 55 minutes. The shuttle bus is the cheapest option but stops at a fixed point in town. A private transfer is the simplest with luggage or a late arrival.

Which terminal is international at Cam Ranh?

Terminal 2 handles all international flights. Domestic flights use Terminal 1.

Can I enter Vietnam at Cam Ranh with an e-visa?

Yes, Cam Ranh is one of the airports where the Vietnamese e-visa is accepted. Check whether your passport needs one with our visa checker.

Cam Ranh airport: transfers to Nha Trang, terminals and practical tips

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Prices and times are indicative ranges checked on October 27, 2026; they change with traffic, weather and season. Visa information comes from our visa rules register, updated from official sources.