Why go
- Country in Southeast Asia.
- Served by Buon Ma Thuot Airport (BMV).
History
Vietnam, officially the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam (SRV), is a country at the eastern edge of Mainland Southeast Asia. With an area of about 331,000 square kilometres and a population of over 102 million, it is the world's 16th-most populous country. One of two Marxist-Leninist states in Southeast Asia, Vietnam is bordered by China to the north, and Laos and Cambodia to the west; it lies along the Gulf of Thailand to the southwest and the South China Sea to the east, where it has shared and disputed maritime borders with other countries. Its capital is Hanoi, while its largest city is Ho Chi Minh City.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Vietnam Airlines VN (A321, ATR 72) · 3 routes: Danang, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City
- Jetstar Pacific BL (A320) · 2 routes: Ho Chi Minh City, Vinh
- Royal Air Cambodge VJ (A320) · 2 routes: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Buon Ma Thuot Airport (BMV). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BMV has direct flights to 4 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Danang, Vinh).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Vietnam. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.