How to Get From Dalat Airport to Dalat City Centre
Bus · Private
In this in-depth route guide, you'll find the best ways to travel the 30 kilometre (19 miles) distance from Dalat Airport to Dalat City Centre. By the end of this guide, you'll know exactly how to get there — whether you want to travel on a budget, reach Dalat City Centre as fast as possible, or enjoy the ride in comfort. We base our information on verified schedules, ticket prices, and on-the-ground insights from recent travellers.
What are the 2 ways to travel from Dalat Airport to Dalat City Centre?
There are two ways to travel the 30 km distance from Dalat Airport to Dalat City Centre. You can choose between the bus and private.
The journey takes between 1h and the quickest way is by bus (1h). If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by bus with tickets starting at 20,000 VND ($0.80).
1 hour
20,000 VND ($0.80)
40m - 1h
313,000 VND ($12)
Dalat Airport to Dalat City Centre by Bus
There used to be an airport bus operating between Lien Khuong Airport and Dalat city centre. But the last time we checked (October 2023), the airport shuttle bus was no longer available. This used to be operated by Phuong Trang (Futa Bus) with a ticket price of 50,000 VND ($1.90) per passenger.
If you’re looking for a cheap transfer, there are local buses still plying this route. However, they don’t pick you up from the airport. One of our readers shared that the nearest bus stop from Dalat Airport to Dalat City Centre is about 1 km away — in front of a coffee shop called La 1988.
There are two buses you can take to the city: the red Futa minivan or the green bus with a sign that says “Duc Trong Da Lat.” These buses are available only until 18:00 daily. So if you’re arriving at Dalat Airport to Dalat City Centre in the evening, your only option is to get a private transfer.
A bus ticket costs about 20,000 VND ($0.80) to Dalat city centre. The local buses make several stops within the city. You can ask to be dropped off at a stop nearest to your hotel.
Taking a bus from Dalat city centre to Dalat Airport to Dalat City Centre
On the way back from Dalat city centre to Lien Khuong Airport, we recommend asking your hotel’s assistance in finding the nearest bus stop. Keep in mind that not all local buses head to the airport. So make sure you take the right bus, too!
We’d like to reiterate that this involves walking for about 1 km — not exactly a good idea when you’re in a hurry for your flight and carrying/dragging heavy bags!
Dalat Airport to Dalat City Centre by Private Transport
If you’re travelling in a group or carrying bulky pieces of luggage, it’s best to take a taxi ride that takes 40m - 1h between the airport and Dalat city centre.
We recommend that you pre-book your ride via BookAway so that your driver will already be waiting for you at the airport. Also, you can expect a nice car with a trusted driver. Rates start from 313,000 VND ($12).
Alternatively, you can get a taxi upon arrival at the airport. Rates start from 250,000 VND ($9.50). Make sure to agree on a price before boarding the taxi. Turning on the meter is not exactly a good idea because the ride usually becomes more expensive.
For reference, some of the most trusted taxi companies in Dalat include Mai Linh, Dalat Taxi, and Thang Loi.
Dalat Airport to Dalat City Centre
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Dalat City Centre to Dalat Airport
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Rounding it up
We hope this guide was helpful in planning how to get from Dalat to Da Lat. If there's anything else you're wondering about, drop us a comment and we'll do our best to answer you within a few days.
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The distance from Dalat to Da Lat is 30 km.
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