Checked on October 27, 2026

Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)

Sân bay quốc tế Phú Quốc

Phu Quoc's airport sits in the middle of the island, about 10 km south of Duong Dong town and Long Beach. One terminal handles domestic and international flights. Its big particularity: travellers who fly in directly from abroad can stay on the island for up to 30 days without a visa.

Code: PQC · VVPQ
To Duong Dong: 8–10 km
Terminals: T1
E-visa: accepted

In short

One terminal for domestic and international flights.
To Duong Dong or Long Beach: 15 to 25 minutes by car. To the south of the island (An Thoi, Sunset Town): 25 to 40 minutes.
Arriving directly from abroad, every nationality can stay up to 30 days on Phu Quoc without a visa. To continue to the mainland, you need a visa or an exemption.

Terminals

T1International and domestic

The airport's passenger terminal, for both domestic and international flights.

International arrivals have their own immigration hall in the same building. Charter flights often land in the evening and at night: queues build up quickly.

International arrival, step by step

1
Immigration
Passport, and either your visa, your visa exemption or the island's 30-day visa-free entry. Keep proof of your onward flight handy: officers may ask for it.
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 before the exit. Change a small amount only.

Getting to Duong Dong

Option	Time	Price	Luggage
Grab car or Xanh SM (Duong Dong, Long Beach)App	15–25 min	approx. ₫120,000 – ₫200,000≈ $5 – $8	Easy
Metered taxiTaxi	15–25 min	approx. ₫150,000 – ₫250,000≈ $6 – $10	Easy
Grab or taxi to the south (An Thoi, Sunset Town)App	25–40 min	approx. ₫250,000 – ₫400,000≈ $10 – $16	Easy
Private transferTransfer	15–40 min	approx. ₫300,000 – ₫600,000≈ $12 – $24	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 (Duong Dong, Long Beach)

Fixed price shown in the app. Most Long Beach hotels are a short ride away; the wait is usually short outside night arrival peaks.

Metered taxi

Official rank outside arrivals. Insist on the meter; agree on the price first only for long trips across the island.

Grab or taxi to the south (An Thoi, Sunset Town)

The southern beaches and the cable car station are further from the airport than Duong Dong. Book in the app to know the price before you leave.

Private transfer

Driver with a name sign and a fixed price, useful for night arrivals and resorts in the north of the island. Many resorts offer their own pickup: ask before you book.

Book a private transfer

Distances on the island are short but resorts are spread out: check where yours is (north, Long Beach, south) before comparing prices.

Fast track at immigration

A fast-track service takes you through a priority lane at immigration on arrival or departure. Useful when several charter flights land together.

See fast-track options

Visa and e-visa at Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc 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

Tourist SIM counters are in the arrivals hall (passport required). An eSIM bought before you fly works as soon as you land, which makes booking a Grab easier.

Compare Vietnam eSIMs

Hotels near Phu Quoc 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 2 to 3 hours before an international flight and 90 minutes before a domestic one. From the south of the island, allow 40 minutes for the ride.

Tips

If you plan to visit the mainland after Phu Quoc, sort out your visa before you leave home: the 30-day visa-free entry covers the island only.
Flying in through Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City? The island exemption only applies if you stay in the international transit area there.
Night arrivals are common: book a transfer or check that your resort runs a pickup.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to fly to Phu Quoc?

Not if you arrive directly from abroad: every nationality can stay up to 30 days on the island without a visa. To go on to the mainland, you need a visa or a visa exemption.

How far is Phu Quoc airport from Long Beach?

About 10 km, 15 to 25 minutes by car. The south of the island is 25 to 40 minutes away.

Does the visa-free entry work if I connect in Ho Chi Minh City?

Only if you stay in the international transit area and do not clear immigration on the mainland. Ask your airline when you book.

Can I enter Vietnam at Phu Quoc with an e-visa?

Yes, Phu Quoc is one of the airports where the Vietnamese e-visa is accepted, and the e-visa lets you continue to the mainland. Check whether your passport needs one with our visa checker.

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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.