Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR) — Taxi & Transfers to Nha Trang

Your complete guide to Cam Ranh International Airport

Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR) is the main gateway to Nha Trang and the Khánh Hòa coast in south-central Vietnam. This independent passenger guide gathers everything you need in one place — how to get to and from the airport, what taxis and private transfers cost, where to rent a car or park, and what to expect on arrival and departure. Our aim is to make your journey through CXR clear and stress-free, whether you are arriving for a beach holiday, island-hopping, or business.

About the airport

CXR sits on the Cam Ranh peninsula, about 35 km south of Nha Trang, roughly a 45-minute drive along the coastal road. It has two passenger terminals — one mainly for domestic flights and a newer terminal for international routes — handling flights to Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and other Vietnamese cities, plus international services from East Asia and beyond. Vietnam keeps Indochina Time (UTC+7) all year, and the currency is the Vietnamese dong (VND).

Getting from the airport to Nha Trang

Most travellers reach the city by road along the coast. The main options are:

Airport taxis — from the rank outside arrivals; make sure the meter is running or agree the fare first (see our Cam Ranh airport taxi guide).
Private transfers — pre-booked at a fixed price, with a driver waiting on arrival; ideal after a long flight or for groups (compare on our airport transfers page).
Shuttle bus — the cheapest way into central Nha Trang.
Grab (ride-hailing) and car with driver round out the choices.

At the airport

The terminals cover the essentials for arriving travellers: shops and duty-free, cafés and restaurants, currency exchange and ATMs, SIM-card and taxi counters, free Wi-Fi, and assistance for passengers with reduced mobility. For live arrival and departure times, always check with your airline or the airport's official channels before you travel.

This is an independent passenger guide, not the official airport operator.

About

Airlines & Flights at Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR)

Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR) is the main gateway to Nha Trang and the Khánh Hòa coast in south-central Vietnam. It handles domestic flights to Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and other Vietnamese cities, as well as international routes from East Asia and beyond.

The airport is busiest around the beach-holiday seasons, when leisure travellers arrive for Nha Trang's coastline, islands and resorts.

Getting from CXR to Nha Trang

The airport is about 35 km south of Nha Trang, roughly a 45-minute drive along the coastal road. The main ways into town are:

an airport taxi from the rank outside arrivals
the airport shuttle bus to central Nha Trang (budget option)
a pre-booked private transfer or car with driver
a ride-hailing car (Grab)

Taxis & Transfers

Taxis wait outside the terminal — make sure the meter is running or agree the fare first. A pre-booked private transfer gives you a fixed price and a driver waiting on arrival, which is convenient after a long flight or for groups with luggage. The shuttle bus is the cheapest way into Nha Trang.

Services & Amenities

Cam Ranh International Airport offers the essentials for arriving travellers:

Shops and duty-free
Cafés and restaurants
Currency exchange and ATMs
SIM-card and taxi counters
Free Wi-Fi
Assistance for passengers with reduced mobility

FAQs

What is the airport code for Cam Ranh / Nha Trang?

The airport serving Nha Trang is Cam Ranh International Airport. Its IATA code is CXR and its ICAO code is VVCR.

Where is Cam Ranh International Airport located?

The airport is on the Cam Ranh peninsula in Khánh Hòa province, Vietnam, about 35 km south of Nha Trang — roughly a 45-minute drive along the coast.

How do I get from the airport to Nha Trang?

By airport taxi, the airport shuttle bus (the budget option), a pre-booked private transfer or car with driver, or a Grab ride-hailing car. The drive takes around 45 minutes.

What time zone and currency does Nha Trang use?

Vietnam uses Indochina Time (UTC+7) year round, with no daylight saving. The currency is the Vietnamese dong (VND).

How many terminals does Cam Ranh Airport have?

The airport has two passenger terminals — one mainly for domestic flights and a newer terminal for international flights.

How do I check Cam Ranh Airport arrivals and departures?

For live flight status, check with your airline or the airport's official channels. To plan your trip into town, see our guide to getting from CXR to Nha Trang.