Travelling from Colombo to Da Nang International Airport (DAD): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Colombo to Da Nang International Airport (DAD) out of here.
The timezone in Da Nang is UTC+7, which is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Colombo. Da Nang International Airport is located in Da Nang.
To ensure you catch your flight from Colombo to DAD, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Located around 16 kilometres from the centre of Colombo, RML can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Colombo to Da Nang International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Colombo Ratmalana Airport:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Colombo to Da Nang International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Bandaranaike International Airport and DAD:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
CMB is about 32 kilometres from central Colombo. It'll take 40 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Colombo to DAD flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Bandaranaike International Airport:
Bandaranaike International Airport has an on-time performance of 75.71%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights departing from this airport land on time.
About Da Nang International Airport (DAD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Colombo to Da Nang International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DAD instead:
Book a Da Nang International Airport rental car and discover places that aren't on the usual tourist route. Avis and Dichung Car Hire can set you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Da Nang and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around four weeks before your Colombo to Da Nang International Airport flight.
Getting from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to central Da Nang
Da Nang International Airport is around 2 kilometres from central Da Nang. How long it takes to get there in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Da Nang International Airport (DAD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Da Nang International Airport is R 2,820. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 5,489. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Colombo to DAD. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Cheap Colombo to Da Nang International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Da Nang International Airport (DAD)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Colombo to Da Nang International Airport (DAD). July is the most popular month to visit Da Nang. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in April.
The warmest month in Da Nang is June, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Colombo to DAD plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Colombo to Da Nang International Airport in January when temperatures are between 17ºC (63ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Da Nang
After booking your flight from Colombo to Da Nang International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Da Nang:
You'll find plenty of things to do in Da Nang when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at My Khe Beach followed by Tan Tra Beach and Marble Mountains.
Explore more of Vietnam
Da Nang is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Vietnam waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres south-east of Da Nang, a visit to Qui Nhon will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Coral island, Ky Co Beach and Quy Nhon Coast Road.
Quang Ngai is another favourite destination in Vietnam and is around 121 kilometres south-east of Da Nang. No journey is complete without dropping by My Lai Massacre Museum, My Lai Massacre - Son My Memorial and Tan My beach.
