How to Get to Phu Quoc Island
Flights, ferries, transfer times from the airport, and the visa rule that only applies to Phu Quoc.
Quick answer
Fly. Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC) has direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City (about 1 hour), Hanoi (about 2 hours 10 minutes), Da Nang and several cities elsewhere in Asia. There is no ferry from Ho Chi Minh City: fast boats leave from Rach Gia (about 2.5 hours) and Ha Tien (about 1.5 hours) in the Mekong Delta. Visitors arriving directly from abroad can stay on the island visa-free for 30 days.
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| From | How | Journey time | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ho Chi Minh City | Direct flight | About 1 hour | Almost everyone — many flights a day |
| Hanoi | Direct flight | About 2 hours 10 minutes | Ending a north-to-south trip on the beach |
| Da Nang | Direct flight | About 1 hour 30 minutes | Combining Hoi An with Phu Quoc |
| Rach Gia (Mekong Delta) | Fast ferry to Bai Vong port | About 2.5 hours | Travellers already in the Delta |
| Ha Tien (near the Cambodian border) | Fast ferry to Bai Vong port | About 1.5 hours | Overland trips from Cambodia (Kep, Kampot) |
| Bangkok, Singapore, Seoul and other Asian cities | International flight | Varies | Visa-free 30-day island stays |
Times are typical non-stop flying or sailing times. Routes, airlines and timetables change by season.
Flying to Phu Quoc
Most visitors fly from Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat Airport, where flights to Phu Quoc leave throughout the day. From Hanoi, a direct flight lets you end a trip through the north and centre with a few days on the beach without going back to Saigon. Book early for Tet (late January or February), Vietnamese summer holidays (June–August) and the 30 April–1 May holiday, when domestic fares rise sharply.
Taking the ferry to Phu Quoc
Fast passenger boats run from Rach Gia and Ha Tien to Bai Vong port on Phu Quoc's east coast, about 30 minutes by car from Duong Dong. Slower car ferries also run from both ports. The crossing can be rough from June to September, and sailings are cancelled in storms.
The ferry works well as part of a Mekong Delta journey or an overland route from southern Cambodia, but it is not a shortcut from Ho Chi Minh City.
The 30-day visa-free rule
Phu Quoc has its own entry rule: foreigners who arrive directly from abroad, by air or sea, can stay on the island for up to 30 days without a visa. Your passport must be valid for at least six months, and you should carry proof of onward travel. The exemption does not cover the rest of Vietnam. If Phu Quoc is part of a longer trip, follow the rules in our Vietnam visa guide.
From our team: making the Phu Quoc leg easy
- End the trip on the island, don't start there. A few beach days after Hanoi, Hoi An and Saigon are a reward; at the start of the trip they are often wasted on jet lag.
- Choose your coast by season. From November to April the west coast (Long Beach, Ganh Dau) has calm water and sunsets; in the wet season, the sheltered east and south (Bai Sao, Bai Kem) are better for swimming.
- Allow three nights at least. Two nights means one real beach day once flights are counted.
- Book the transfer with the hotel or your tour. Taxis at PQC are plentiful, but a booked car avoids negotiating after a flight.
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