Chu Lai Airport, Quang Nam (code VCL) is located in Tam Nghia Commune, Nui Thanh District, Quang Nam Province. It operates domestic and international routes.
Currently, Quang Nam Province has only one airport, which is Chu Lai Airport. The airport is located in the Chu Lai open economic zone, aimed at serving customers who want to travel to Quang Nam and Quang Ngai provinces by air. This is also the airport with the largest area among all airports in Vietnam.
Chu Lai Airport, Quang Nam is managed by the Vietnam Airports Corporation (ACV).
- Full name: Chu Lai Airport
- Address: Tam Nghia Commune, Nui Thanh District, Quang Nam Province
- Airport code: VCL
- Country code: +84
- Phone: 0235 3550 550
- Number of terminals: 2
- GMT hours: +7
In 1975, during the war, Chu Lai Airport was known as the Chu Lai Air Base of the Republic of Vietnam Air Force and the United States Air Force. The Chu Lai Air Base was only used for military purposes. After liberation, the Vietnamese government constructed the Chu Lai open economic zone, thus Chu Lai Airport continued to be expanded and upgraded for civil use.
Chu Lai Airport plays an important role in connecting inter-provincial transportation. At the same time, the operation of this airport is also linked to the socio-economic development of Quang Nam and Quang Ngai provinces and the Central region. It is expected that by 2025, Chu Lai Airport will be upgraded to become an international airport.
Currently, Chu Lai Airport is being utilized by airlines for many domestic flight routes. Among them, Vietjet has quickly launched flight routes at Chu Lai Airport to provide customers with more options when traveling to Quang Nam - Quang Ngai for tourism, work, and business.
Chu Lai Airport is offering domestic flights and is continuously upgrading. In the future, after becoming an international airport, Chu Lai Airport will soon operate flights to and from abroad to serve customers.
Chu Lai Airport is known as the largest airport in Vietnam, capable of serving about 1.7 million passengers annually. It is expected that after becoming an international airport, this number may increase significantly.
The passenger terminal of Chu Lai Airport includes an international passenger terminal and a domestic passenger terminal with a total area of 4,000 m2. The domestic passenger terminal consists of 01 level and 02 floors. The first floor serves as the public area and restricted area, while the second floor is the waiting area for flights.
The distance from Chu Lai Airport to the city center or various tourist and entertainment spots is relatively convenient. You will have many options for transportation when landing at the airport.
- Buses are a popular and affordable public transport option for many people. However, this mode of transport is only suitable for passengers with little luggage, non-bulky luggage, and who do not mind crowding. The travel time to the city center by bus is about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- The distance from Chu Lai Airport to the center of Quang Nam Province and many other locations is not too far, so you can choose a taxi for quick and convenient transportation.
After landing at the airport, you can visit famous tourist spots:
- Ho Giang Thơm Waterfall is an ideal picnic spot for many travelers. It is located only about 21 km from the airport. Ho Giang Thơm Waterfall is a natural masterpiece of Quang Nam Province with both romantic and majestic beauty of its 11-tier waterfall.
- After leaving Chu Lai Airport, you only need to travel another 60 km to reach the Tiên An Bat Cave - Quang Nam. This site was formed millions of years ago, possessing a mysterious and pristine beauty reminiscent of a Jurassic park. Therefore, you definitely should not miss this destination when traveling to Quang Nam.
- Just 1 km and a 7-minute drive from the airport, you can reach Rạng Beach - a beautiful spot in Quang Nam. Rạng Beach boasts pristine natural beauty with crystal-clear water. Especially, the sunrise at Rạng Beach is beautiful, both magnificent and enchanting.
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