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Cam Ranh International Airport

Landing in Nha Trang: your first 24 hours, sorted

Everything to set up before you board, the real prices for getting into town, and the three tricks people fall for at CXR.

Arrival pass
From CXR
To Nha Trang center
Distance35 km
CityNha Trang
Updated 19 Oct 2026

International and domestic flights use separate terminal buildings.

Aerial view of Nha Trang beach and the city coastline
A wing and blue sky seen through an airplane window

before you fly

Three things to do at home

  1. A hand holding a phone with a map app open

    Install an eSIM so you have data the moment you land

    You need data for Grab, maps and messaging. Installing at home means no SIM counter queue and no upselling at the airport.

    Find the right plan
  2. Hands holding two passports with boarding passes tucked inside

    Get your e-visa from the official site only

    Check whether your nationality is visa-exempt first. If you need one, the 90-day e-visa costs USD 25 single entry or USD 50 multiple entry on the government portal. Agent sites charge more for the same visa.

    evisa.gov.vn
  3. Two travelers walking through a bright airport terminal

    Landing late or with kids? Book your ride now

    The airport is 35 km from Nha Trang, and Grab cars can be hard to find after 11 pm. A pre-booked car means a driver with your name at the gate and a price fixed in advance.

    Book an airport pickup
Step 1 · Data

Which eSIM for your trip?

Tell us how long you’re staying. We compare the plans and pick the cheapest one that covers you.

How you use your phone

You’ll need roughly 4.9 GB for your trip. This is an estimate; heavy video use can double it.

Yesim

Best value
$11.23
5 GB · 30 days

Data only, no Vietnamese number. Unlimited plans may have a daily fair-use cap.

Get Yesim

Airalo

$11.50
5 GB · 30 days

Data only. Runs on Viettel and VNPT 4G.

Get Airalo

Prices in USD, checked 2026-10-13. The provider’s checkout shows the final price.

Step 2 · Getting into town

CXR to Nha Trang center: every option

Grab / Xanh SM (app)

300,000–400,000 ₫≈ $12–15
45–60 min
Best for Most travelers once their eSIM is working Book in the app after you have data. The fixed fare shows before you confirm. About 300,000–350,000 ₫ by day; late at night it can reach 400,000 ₫. Xanh SM is sometimes 10–15% cheaper.

Pre-booked private car

468,000–676,000 ₫≈ $18–26
45–60 min
Best for Late-night arrivals, families, lots of luggage Driver waits in arrivals with your name on a sign. Fixed price per car, agreed in advance. No app or local data needed when you land.
Book a fixed-price pickup

Airport taxi desk (fixed price)

300,000–400,000 ₫≈ $12–15
45–60 min
Best for No data and no booking Desk in the arrivals hall. Sedans and 7-seaters at a set price. Confirm the price to your exact hotel before you get in.

Bus 18 (airport bus)

50,000–75,000 ₫≈ $2–3
45–60 min
Best for Budget travelers with light luggage Stops in front of the terminal. First bus 05:30; the last leaves after the last domestic arrival, around 11 pm. Ends at 10 Yersin Street (19/8 Stadium). Cash only. The most recent fare reported is 75,000 ₫. No luggage hold, so big suitcases go in the aisle.

heads up

Scams to skip at CXR

The full fare for a short trip

Drivers at the exit may quote the full Nha Trang fare even if your hotel is at nearby Bai Dai. Confirm the price to your exact hotel first.

“Negotiated” flat rates

A driver offering a deal instead of the meter often ends up charging more. Use the taxi desk, the meter or an app.

Look-alike taxis

Fake cars copy the Vinasun and Mai Linh colors. Check the full company name on the door before you load your bags.

Step 3 · Day one

Your first day in Nha Trang

  • Carry small notes

    Drivers may not have change for a 500,000 VND note on a short ride. Break big notes at a shop or ATM first.

  • Ask reception to call a taxi between resorts

    Grab is unreliable for trips between beach resorts outside the city. Hotel reception can call Mai Linh or Vinasun for you.

  • Keep your e-visa approval letter offline

    Immigration may ask for it. Save a PDF or screenshot, because you may not have data in the queue.

The brick towers of the Po Nagar Cham temple in Nha Trang under a blue sky
Po Nagar
Nha Trang's city beach and seafront hotels on a sunny day
the bay
A woman in a conical hat walking through a busy Vietnamese market street
market day
A snorkeler swimming among a school of fish in clear water

Want a plan for day one? An island-hopping boat trip with snorkeling is the classic way to start your time in Nha Trang.

See tours on Klook

good to know

Quick answers

The questions travelers ask most before landing at CXR.

How much is a taxi from Cam Ranh airport to Nha Trang?

The airport is about 35 km from the centre, a 45–60 minute drive. The airport taxi desk charges about 300,000–400,000 VND at a set price, and Grab or Xanh SM costs about 300,000–400,000 VND depending on the time of day.

Is there a bus from Cam Ranh airport to Nha Trang?

Yes. Bus 18 stops in front of the terminal and ends at Yersin Street in central Nha Trang. The most recent fare reported is 75,000 VND, cash only. The first bus leaves at 05:30 and the last after the last domestic arrival, around 11 pm.

Do I need a SIM card when I land in Nha Trang?

You need data to book Grab and use maps. The easiest option is an eSIM installed before your flight, which starts working when you land.

Where do I apply for a Vietnam e-visa?

Only on the government portal at evisa.gov.vn. The 90-day e-visa costs USD 25 for single entry and USD 50 for multiple entry. Agent websites charge more for the same visa.

Prices are ranges compiled from these guides; confirm the fare before you get in. Exchange rate shown at about 26,000 ₫ per USD.