Does Phu Yen have an airport? How do I fly there?
Yes — Tuy Hoa Airport (IATA: TBB, also called Dong Tac Airport) is 5km from central Tuy Hoa. As of April 2026, Vietnam Airlines is the only carrier operating routes to TBB. Flights from Hanoi: approximately 7 per week (1h45). Flights from Ho Chi Minh City: approximately 5 per week (1h10). No international flights. Taxi to city center: 50,000–80,000 VND.
Tuy Hoa Airport (IATA code: TBB, officially Dong Tac Airport) sits about 5 kilometers east of central Tuy Hoa, between the city and the coast.
Current airline situation (2026)
As of April 2026, Vietnam Airlines is the only carrier flying to TBB. Vietjet Air and Bamboo Airways both operated this route previously but suspended service. This is a significant change from earlier years — travelers planning ahead should confirm current service on the Vietnam Airlines website rather than relying on third-party booking aggregators, which may show outdated route information.
Routes and frequency:
- Hanoi (HAN) → Tuy Hoa (TBB): approximately 7 flights per week
- Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) → Tuy Hoa (TBB): approximately 5 flights per week
Flight duration:
- From Hanoi: 1 hour 45 minutes
- From Ho Chi Minh City: 1 hour 10 minutes
No international flights operate to TBB.
Getting to and from the airport
Taxi to city center: 50,000–80,000 VND, 10–15 minutes. Metered taxis wait outside arrivals.
Grab: Available at the airport. Typically costs less than a taxi for the same trip. Open the Grab app after landing and request a car.
Hotel pickup: Many guesthouses in Tuy Hoa offer airport pickup if arranged in advance — confirm when booking.
No airport bus currently serves TBB.
Is flying the right choice?
From Hanoi: Yes, if there’s a convenient flight on your dates. The train alternative is a 20-hour overnight journey. Flying saves most of a day each way.
From Ho Chi Minh City: Yes for similar reasons — the train is 9–10 hours. Flying is significantly faster.
From Nha Trang or Quy Nhon: No. Both cities are 2 hours or less by train, and flights would require going to Hanoi or HCMC and flying back south — impractical.
Flight availability: With only one carrier and limited weekly flights, popular travel dates (national holidays, long weekends) book up quickly. Check and book early if your dates are fixed.