The airport is about 15 km south of the city; taxis take about 25 minutes and cost approximately VND 200,000– 280,000.
Things to do at Phu Bai International Airport (HUI)
Phu Bai International AirportHUI
At the airport
Things to do in Phu Bai International Airport
Hue is Vietnam's former imperial capital, home to a UNESCO-listed Citadel and Imperial City — a walled complex of palaces, temples, and ceremonial halls modeled on Beijing's Forbidden City. Seven royal mausoleums are scattered through the forested hills south of the city, each reflecting the personality of the Nguyen emperor buried there. Hue's cuisine is widely considered the most refined in Vietnam — bun bo Hue (spicy lemongrass beef noodle soup), banh khoai (crispy shrimp pancakes), and com hen (clam rice) are dishes food travelers make the trip specifically to eat.
Insider intel
Top Tips for Phu Bai International Airport
- The Imperial City covers a large complex — allow 3–4 hours for the main citadel and the inner Forbidden Purple City.
- Hue receives significantly more rainfall than Hoi An or Ho Chi Minh City, particularly October–December; pack a light rain layer regardless of season.
Lounge directory
Browse lounges at HUI
1 Sanctifly partner lounge at Phu Bai International Airport. Each is bookable with points.
100 points per guestSH Premium Lounge Phu Bai
Find SH Premium Lounge Phu Bai at Phu Bai International Airport (HUI) in Hue, Vietnam, conveniently located on the 2nd Floor of the Domestic Terminal in the airside area. After you’ve cleared security, head upstairs to the second level to access this airport lounge, making it an easy stop before your domestic flight. Whether you’re in Hue, Vietnam for business or leisure travel, the SH Premium Lounge Phu Bai offers a practical, well-placed space to unwind and prepare for departure without leaving the airside Domestic Terminal at Phu Bai International Airport.Book Now
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