Cam Ranh airport (CXR): live board, flights and the road to Nha Trang
Terminals, international hubs and domestic routes, transport into Nha Trang from about $2, Duty Free and lounges. Step-by-step arrival and departure with current prices in VND and USD.
Cam Ranh airport live board
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Flight data: Cam Ranh international terminal
Cam Ranh ranked 7th in the world for cleanliness among airports with up to 30 million passengers (Skytrax, 2026) — the only Vietnamese airport in that category's top ten. Its IATA code is CXR; the full name is Cam Ranh International Airport. If you are heading to Nha Trang, this is your point of entry, whether you connect through Seoul, Bangkok or Singapore, or hop over on a domestic flight from Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi.
Below: the terminals, how to reach the city, step-by-step arrival and departure, and prices in VND with USD conversions.
Cam Ranh airport (CXR): the basics
The airport sits in Khanh Hoa province, 35 km south of central Nha Trang. Nha Trang has no airport of its own — CXR is the airport for Nha Trang and the whole resort coast, from Cam Ranh up to Doc Let. Flying to Nha Trang, the Cam Ranh beaches or further north to Doc Let, you land here. For the area, its beaches and things to do, see our full Cam Ranh guide.
Civilian flights started here in 2004, when a former military airbase was rebuilt. It later gained international status, and Terminal 2 was built for international traffic. The roof of T2 is shaped like a swiftlet's nest — the symbol of Khanh Hoa province, where the nests fetch thousands of dollars a kilogram.
By 2030 an expansion is planned: stands up to 36, and capacity raised to 8–10 million passengers a year.
The terminals at Cam Ranh
Terminal 1 — domestic flights
The older terminal, 13,995 m². VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines and Bamboo Airways fly domestic routes from here — Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang. Arrive on a domestic flight from another Vietnamese city and you land here.
- Burger King (the only fast-food outlet)
- Currency exchange (slightly better rate than T2)
- SIM-card desks
- Champ Lounge — from 450,000 VND (~$18)
- ATMs and charging stations
The terminal is compact. From the entrance to the gate is a 10-minute walk at an easy pace — you cannot get lost.
Terminal 2 — international flights
All international arrivals land here — flights from Seoul, Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and seasonal charters.
A wave-shaped roof, floods of light through floor-to-ceiling windows, very high ceilings. Even at peak hours it never feels crowded.
T2 floor by floor:
- Ground floor — arrivals: passport control, baggage carousels, customs, SIM cards, currency exchange, taxis
- 1st floor — departures: check-in, security, passport control, Duty Free, lounges, gates
- 2nd floor — offices and technical rooms
Getting from Cam Ranh airport into Nha Trang
It is 35 km to Nha Trang; time depends on the mode and traffic. Here are the main options at a glance — the full breakdown, night-arrival tips and getting around once you land are in the Cam Ranh transport guide.
| Option | Price | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus No. 18 | 50,000 VND (~$2) | 50–60 min | Đất Mới and VinBus, first ~05:00, last ~21:00 |
| Shuttle minivan | 100,000 VND (~$4) | 50–60 min | To your hotel, leaves when full |
| Taxi from the desk | 300,000–400,000 VND (~$12–15) | 45–50 min | Fixed airport fare |
| Grab / Maxim | 300,000–350,000 VND (~$12–14) | 45–50 min | Price moves with demand |
| Private transfer (car) | from 350,000 VND (~$14) | 40–45 min | Pre-booked, meet-and-greet sign |
| Private transfer (minivan) | 500,000–600,000 VND (~$20–24) | 40–45 min | For families and groups |
How to choose: travelling light and childfree — Grab. With family and suitcases — a pre-booked transfer. Watching the budget — the shuttle minivan at 100,000 VND, which drops you at your hotel.
Bus No. 18 is cheapest, but the last one leaves around 21:00. Plenty of late international arrivals land after midnight — then it is taxi or Grab.
Bus No. 18 — yellow-and-white, with "Nha Trang – San Bay Cam Ranh" on the windscreen. It runs through central Nha Trang; the stop is opposite T1, every 20–30 minutes.
Grab / Maxim — order through the app; Grab here works like Uber back home. Install and register before you fly. There is free Wi-Fi in the arrivals area.
Private transfer — we run this one from Cam Ranh, get a price for your flight. Or work it out yourself in the calculator below. With kids and big luggage it is the calmest option.
Fast Track — no queue at the border
5–10 minutes instead of an hour in the immigration queue
from$11per passenger
International routes to Cam Ranh
Where flights come from: Cam Ranh has direct international links to Northeast Asia (Seoul-Incheon, Busan and several Chinese cities) plus seasonal charters, and it is an easy one-stop hop from the big Southeast Asian hubs — Bangkok, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur — connecting onto a domestic leg or a regional carrier.
| Airline | Type | Typical routes |
|---|---|---|
| Korean Air / Asiana | Scheduled | Seoul (ICN) → Cam Ranh |
| VietJet Air (VJ) | Scheduled + charter | Seoul, Busan, domestic feeds |
| Vietnam Airlines (VN) | Scheduled | Via SGN/HAN, some regional |
| Bangkok Airways / Thai carriers | 1-stop | Bangkok (BKK) → connect |
| Scoot / Jetstar | 1-stop | Singapore (SIN) → connect |
| Chinese carriers | Scheduled + charter | Several mainland cities (seasonal) |
In high season (November–March) there are more flights, especially the Korean routes. Schedules shift year to year, so check Google Flights or Skyscanner for live availability on your dates.
If there is no direct flight from your city, the cleanest route is via a major hub: fly into Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) or Hanoi (HAN) on a long-haul carrier, then take a one-hour domestic hop to CXR. Booking the two legs separately on Google Flights is often cheaper than a single through-fare.
Domestic flights from Cam Ranh
The easiest way to reach Nha Trang from elsewhere in Vietnam is a domestic flight into CXR. VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines and Bamboo Airways all fly the routes, out of Terminal 1.
| From | Flight time | Fares from |
|---|---|---|
| Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) | 1 h 10 min | from 500,000 VND (~$20) one-way |
| Hanoi (HAN) | ~2 h | from 900,000 VND (~$36) one-way |
| Da Nang (DAD) | 1 h 15 min | from 600,000 VND (~$24) one-way |
There are no flights from Cam Ranh to Da Lat: the mountains are 137 km away by road, about 3–3.5 hours (all the ways to get to Da Lat) — the options and costs are in the Da Lat transport guide. For everything else, flying beats the overnight train or long bus.
Fares swing hard by season and how early you book. VietJet is the budget option but weighs carry-on strictly; Vietnam Airlines costs a little more but includes checked bags and a snack. Compare both on Google Flights before committing.
Booking tickets to Cam Ranh — where and when
Typical one-way fares depend heavily on where you start:
- From Asian hubs (Seoul, Bangkok, Singapore): $120–350 depending on season and how far ahead you book
- Domestic hop (SGN/HAN → CXR): $20–50 one-way
When to book: for international legs, 2–3 months out; for domestic hops, 3–6 weeks is usually the sweet spot. Prices spike around Tet (Lunar New Year) and the December–February peak.
Direct or one-stop — what to choose?
| Criterion | Direct | One-stop (via SGN/HAN) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Higher | Often 15–30% cheaper |
| Total travel time | Shortest | +3–6 h with the layover |
| Baggage | Through-checked | Re-check if booked separately |
| Flexibility | Fewer dates | More options |
| Risk on delay | Low | Missed-connection risk if self-transfer |
Fixed dates and a comfort-first trip — book the direct. Watching the budget and happy to spend a few hours in a hub — the one-stop via SGN or HAN wins. If you self-connect (separate tickets), leave at least 3–4 hours and check your bags through only if the same airline sells both legs.
Arrival at Cam Ranh — step by step
Step 1. Off the plane. Via jet bridge or a bus to T2. The bus ride is 3–5 minutes.
Step 2. Passport control. Immigration desks are on the ground floor. Have your e-visa printout or your passport ready — many nationalities get a visa exemption, others show the e-visa QR. Foreign arrivals fill in the pre-arrival form online at prearrival.immigration.gov.vn or via the QR code in the hall; with the form done you go to the priority desk. In high season the queue runs 15 to 60 minutes. If you would rather not stand in it, there is Fast Track at Cam Ranh: a greeter meets you off the plane and walks you down the priority lane.
Step 3. Baggage. Six carousels in the arrivals area. Bags usually appear 20–30 minutes after landing.
Step 4. Customs. Nothing to declare — green channel. More than $5,000 or 15 million VND in cash — red.
Step 5. SIM and money. Viettel, Mobifone and Vinaphone desks are right there in arrivals. A month's data SIM is from 200,000 VND (~$8). Change only a little cash here — the rate is worse than in Nha Trang. Swap $50–100 for the taxi and first expenses.
Step 6. Transport. Step outside and the taxi rank and transfer desks are in front of you. Order a Grab in the app after connecting to the free Wi-Fi.
For visa rules by nationality, check the official portal at evisa.gov.vn before you fly.
What to have handy:
- Passport (valid at least 6 months beyond your entry date)
- E-visa printout or QR (if your nationality needs one)
- Hotel booking printout or screenshot
- Some US dollars for the first exchange
- A pen (in case of a customs form)
- Power bank in your carry-on (not allowed in checked bags)
Departure from Cam Ranh — step by step
Step 1. Arrive early. Check-in at Cam Ranh opens 3 hours before departure and closes 50 minutes before it — that is the airport rule, published in its departure guide. Miss the desk closing and you will not be checked in.
How much to add on top depends on where you start and whether you hit rush hour at the Cai river bridge:
Enter your departure time and where you are coming from.
- Be at the airport3 hours before departure
- by 19:30
- Drive35 km across the Cai river bridge
- 45–60 min
- Rush hour at the bridge
- +20–30 min
Check-in at Cam Ranh opens 3 hours before departure and closes 50 minutes before — that is the airport rule. The 3-hour and 2-hour figures above are our recommendation, not a regulation.
This is an estimate: the drive depends on your hotel and on traffic. Heading to the northern districts of Nha Trang or to resorts beyond the city — allow more.
Step 2. Check-in and bag drop. 80 desks in T2. On an e-ticket you only need your passport.
We were brought to the airport early, three hours ahead. The check-in queue took almost an hour and a halfelena_bahireva, irecommend.ru, 2026, translated by VietnamSpot
Step 3. Security. Belt, shoes and electronics out separately. Liquids up to 100 ml in a clear bag.
Step 4. Passport control (exit). Faster than arrival: 5–15 minutes.
Step 5. Duty Free and shops. Past passport control: Lotte Duty Free, souvenirs and cafés.
Step 6. Boarding. Via jet bridge or a bus to the apron. Announcements in Vietnamese and English.
Lounges and Fast Track at Cam Ranh
Lounges
| Lounge | Terminal | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champ Lounge | T1 | from 450,000 VND (~$18) | Domestic flights |
| SH Premium Lounge | T2 | 760,000 VND (~$30) for 3 h | International. Food, drinks, Wi-Fi |
| Sun Coast Lounge | T2 | from 850,000 VND (~$34) for 3 h | Access via Priority Pass |
Lounges and prices change: the Vietnam Airlines Lotus Lounge in T2 is reported closed. You can pre-book the remaining lounges through GetYourGuide, Klook or LoungePair.
The lounge is small, and there isn’t much food either, but everything is tasty…spikabiz on SH Premium Lounge, irecommend.ru, 2025, translated by VietnamSpot
Fast Track (expedited processing)
| Type | Price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | from 875,000 VND (~$35) | Fast-track immigration and security |
| VIP with lounge | 1,250,000–2,000,000 VND (~$50–80) | Fast Track + lounge + greeter |
| Budget (Sat–Sun) | from 300,000 VND (~$12) | Immigration only, weekends |
Fast Track earns its keep in high season (December–February), when the immigration queue can hit an hour. In summer the wait is 10–15 minutes, so there is no need to pay extra.
Where to book: we meet passengers at Cam Ranh ourselves — rates and the request form are on our Fast Track page, and how the service works across all five Vietnamese airports is covered in a separate guide.
Duty Free and shops
Past passport control in T2 is the Lotte Duty Free zone.
Worth buying in Duty Free:
- Spirits (Vietnamese rum, whisky) — usually cheaper than at home
- Perfume — if the price is genuinely good
Cheaper in the city:
- Vietnamese coffee — 2–3× cheaper at Nha Trang markets
- Cashews — at Nha Trang's markets from 200,000 VND/kg vs Duty Free from 400,000 VND
- Spices, sauces, tea — clearly cheaper in town
- Handmade souvenirs — wider choice and lower prices at the markets
Money, ATMs and SIM cards
Currency exchange
Both terminals have exchange counters. T1's rate is a touch better than T2's, but the gap is only 1–2%. Don't change much at the airport — the rate is 3–5% worse than banks and licensed bureaux in Nha Trang.
ATMs
VRB and BIDV machines are in the arrivals area. The withdrawal fee is 30,000–55,000 VND (~$1.20–2.20). Most foreign Visa and Mastercard cards work fine; tell your bank you are travelling so the transaction is not blocked.
SIM cards
Desks in T2 arrivals: Viettel (best coverage), Mobifone (sometimes cheaper), Vinaphone. A month's data SIM is from 200,000 VND (~$8). Bring your passport — it is needed to register the SIM.
Land at night and the desks may be shut. Fix: buy an eSIM through Airalo or Holafly before you fly, so you have data the moment you land.
Food at Cam Ranh airport
Pricier than in town, but you won't fly hungry.
T1: Burger King (burgers from 80,000 VND / ~$3.20) and Vietnamese cafés — pho, banh mi, rice.
T2: cafés on the 1st floor before passport control, and a few more airside (prices 20–30% higher past the control).
Expect 100,000–200,000 VND (~$4–8) a head. Phở bò from 80,000 VND (~$3.20), coffee from 40,000 VND (~$1.60).
Useful tips and common mistakes
What not to do:
- Change all your money at the airport. The rate is 3–5% worse. Swap the minimum, the rest in Nha Trang.
- Fly without Grab installed. Without the app you are left with the desk taxi and nothing to compare its price against.
- Spend every last dong before departure. Airside you still need VND for cafés and shops.
- Arrive only 2 hours out. Desks close 50 minutes before departure. Come 2.5–3 hours early.
- Forget to weigh your suitcase. Coffee, cashews, sauces — it all adds up. Excess on low-cost carriers is $5–10/kg.
- Skip an eSIM as backup. If the SIM desks are shut on a night arrival, you land with no data.
Handy tricks:
- Download offline Google Maps before you land
- Set your watch to UTC+7 right after take-off
- Power bank in the carry-on. T2 has sockets, but they are usually taken
- Photograph your baggage-tag number — useful if a bag is delayed
- Flying a charter or low-cost carrier — check the board the day before; 2–4 hour delays are common
- Break a 500,000 VND note into small bills — drivers often have no change
If your flight is delayed:
- Track the live board on camranh.aero
- What you are owed on a delay (meals, a hotel) depends on the airline and the country it is registered in — check your carrier's rules
- Keep every receipt — you may need them for compensation
FAQ — common questions about Cam Ranh airport
Right here — the board at the top of this page. Flights come from the official international-terminal site, which is also where the gate, check-in desks and baggage belt come from. It refreshes itself, and all times are Vietnam local (UTC+7).
The board covers terminal T2 only — the international one. Domestic Vietnam Airlines and VietJet flights leave from T1, which a different company runs and which publishes no live board. Flying domestic — check the status with your airline or in its app.
- Departinggate and deskson the Departures tab — gate G05, desks C01–C04 and so on
- Arrivingbaggage belton the Arrivals tab — a number like B03
- Gate changedflagged on the boardthe row says so, but still check the screens in the hall
Cam Ranh is a quiet airport with almost no announcements — watch the screens
Cam Ranh city, Khanh Hoa province. Don't confuse it with the Bai Dai resort strip, which is closer to the airport (10–15 min), while central Nha Trang is 35 km away (45–60 min). A hotel on the Cam Ranh coast means a taxi of 100,000–200,000 VND (~$4–8), not 300,000–400,000 VND like a Nha Trang run.
Free, no sign-up. Connect after passport control — you need it to order a Grab. It slows when several flights land at once; then switch to "CXR_Free_WiFi," which is less loaded.
- International3 hours before
- Domestic2 hours
- Coming from Nha Trangadd 30 minutesfor traffic on the Cai River bridge at rush hour (07:00–09:00, 17:00–19:00)
So leave Nha Trang 3.5 hours before an international departure
Yes. According to the airport website, smoking is allowed in designated areas — enclosed air-conditioned rooms or open-air spots, open around the clock. Ask at the information desk for the nearest one.
It depends on your passport. Many nationalities get a visa exemption; others use the e-visa (up to 90 days, $25 single entry or $50 multiple entry via evisa.gov.vn). Apply a few days ahead. Your passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond entry.
- A taxi from the desk300,000–400,000 VND~$12–15fixed airport fare, depends on the car
- Four of you — a minivan transfer500,000–600,000 VNDtotal, cheaper than two taxis
- The shuttle100,000 VND~$4the budget pick, but you wait 10–30 min for it to fill
3–5% worse than in Nha Trang. Change only enough for the taxi and a SIM ($50–70). The best rates are at banks and licensed bureaux in central Nha Trang. On $500 the gap is around $8–12.
Full-service carriers like Vietnam Airlines and Korean Air rarely check. Low-cost carriers (VietJet, some charters) weigh it regularly, especially on full winter flights. The limit is usually 7 kg. Wear the heavy items and move your laptop and camera into your pockets.
None within walking distance of the terminal. The nearest resorts on the Cam Ranh coast are 10–15 min away, sitting 3–8 km out. On a long layover it is easier to book a day pass at a nearby resort spa.
For weather — January–February (not hot, not wet). For price — May–June: airfares drop 30–50%, and the rains have not started. Fares climb around Tet and the December–February peak.
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