Lien Khuong Airport - Latest information update 2025

As the only airport in Ca Mau Province (tỉnh Cà Mau) -- the southernmost region of the country, Ca Mau Airport plays a crucial role in connecting aviation transportation in the Mekong Delta region. Despite its modest scale, this regional airport maintains stable operations, serving the increasing demands for travel, tourism, and commerce. The following article will help you stay updated with detailed information about Ca Mau Airport, the latest 2025 flight schedules, amenity services, and future expansion plans.


From Q4/2025, Lien Khuong Airport is expected to temporarily close for 6 months for runway and taxiway upgrades with a total budget of over 1.045 trillion VND. However, as of July 2025, the airport continues to operate normally.

1. General information about Lien Khuong Airport

  • Full name: Lien Khuong International Airport (Cảng hàng không quốc tế Liên Khương)
  • IATA code: DLI
  • ICAO code: VVDL
  • Address: Highway 20 (Quốc lộ 20), Lien Nghia Town (thị trấn Liên Nghĩa), Duc Trong District (huyện Đức Trọng), Lam Dong Province (tỉnh Lâm Đồng)
  • Distance to Da Lat center: Approximately 28km south
  • Local time: GMT+7
  • Number of terminals: 1 main terminal designed with 2 floors in the shape of chrysanthemum flowers with a total floor construction area of 12,400m², serving both domestic and international flights

Lien Khuong Airport is a construction built by the French in 1933 and upgraded by the Americans in 1956. The airport currently operates approximately 42 flights per day, serving as an important gateway connecting Da Lat (Đà Lạt) with economic and tourism centers domestically and internationally. This airport serves as a gateway connecting the tourist city with localities nationwide, playing a crucial role in the development of tourism and economy in the region.

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Lien Khuong Airport currently has 1 terminal with floor 1 serving domestic flights and floor 2 for international routes (Source: Internet)

2. Airport scale and facilities

Runway and apron

Lien Khuong Airport features one runway measuring 3,250m long and 45m wide, capable of accommodating aircraft types such as Airbus A320, A321, Boeing B747, B787, A350 and equivalent. This runway is long enough to serve both domestic and international flights, ensuring safety in all weather conditions.

As of July 2025, Lien Khuong Airport has 21 aircraft parking positions and is expected to expand to 27 positions by 2030.

Passenger terminal

Lien Khuong Airport currently owns a T1 terminal with 2 floors and a total area of approximately 12,400m², with a capacity of 2 million passengers per year, specifically:

  • Floor 1: Dedicated to both domestic and international passengers with areas for procedures, baggage check, waiting areas, restrooms, and dining establishments.
  • Floor 2: Area for boarding procedures. Additionally, there are 4 waiting rooms for regular passengers, 2 rooms for VIP passengers, beverage counters, and restrooms.

Facilities available at Lien Khuong Airport include:

  • Check-in counters: Procedure counters, baggage check-in, and automatic check-in machines.
  • Dining areas: Passengers can use dining services at Song Viet and Cherry company counters in departure halls, waiting areas, arrival halls for international and domestic areas with menus including rice dishes, noodles, pho, sandwiches, European dishes, smoothies, coffee, etc.
  • Shopping areas: Song Viet, Cherry, Lam Thai Duc, Phuong Nam stores in departure halls, waiting areas, arrival halls for international and domestic areas providing items such as textiles, souvenirs, Central Highlands specialties, clothing, jewelry, books and newspapers, etc.
  • Free Wi-Fi: Passengers can connect to high-speed internet for free in the terminal area for entertainment and work during waiting time. To use, simply select the Wi-Fi network named "LienKhuongAirport" and perform simple connection steps. For passengers using Business, VIP/CIP/Skyboss lounges, there will be independent free Wi-Fi service.
  • Free drinking water: Waiting areas are equipped with water filtration machines providing safe drinking water that meets food safety standards.

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Lien Khuong Airport layout (Source: Internet)

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Check-in area at Lien Khuong Airport (Source: Internet)

3. List of operational flight routes 2025

Domestic flights

These flights are operated by airlines including Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Bamboo Airways, Pacific Airlines.

International flights

Airlines operating these flights include Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, Bamboo Airways, Pacific Airlines, Vasco, Air Asia, Vietravel Airlines, Jeju Air, Korean Air.

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The airport operates many flight routes to key cities domestically and internationally (Source: Internet)

4. Transportation guide to and from the airport

Transportation to the airport

Transportation method - Duration

Cost

How to book

Taxi/ride-hailing (30-40 minutes)

250,000 - 350,000 VND/trip

- Mai Linh, Lado, Thang Loi hotlines<br>- Xanh SM, Grab apps

Bus (1 hour)

50,000 VND/person

Bus routes 1, 2, 3 departing from Da Lat Market (chợ Đà Lạt), Da Lat Bus Station (bến xe Đà Lạt), Xuan Huong Lake (Hồ Xuân Hương) to the airport with frequency of 15-30 minutes/trip

Shuttle service (30 minutes)

- Free when using hotel services<br>- 250,000 - 700,000 VND/trip for 4-16 seat vehicles if booking external services

- Hotel shuttle services<br>- Private car rental services or shared rides through groups

Note: Information in the table is for reference only and may change depending on timing.

Transportation from the airport to locations in Da Lat

Transportation method - Duration

Cost

How to book

Taxi/ride-hailing (30-40 minutes)

250,000 - 350,000 VND/trip

- Mai Linh, Lado, Thang Loi hotlines<br>- Xanh SM, Grab apps<br>- Coordinators at the airport

Bus (1 hour)

50,000 VND/person

Bus route 1 (Lien Khuong Airport - Da Lat Market), route 2 (Lien Khuong Airport - Da Lat Bus Station), route 3 (Lien Khuong Airport - Xuan Huong Lake) with frequency of 15-30 minutes/trip

Shuttle service (30 minutes)

- Free when using hotel services<br>- 250,000 - 700,000 VND/trip for 4-16 seat vehicles if booking external services

- Hotel shuttle services<br>- Private car rental services or shared rides through groups

Note: Information in the table is for reference only and may change depending on timing.

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Right outside the arrival terminal, there are many units providing passenger transportation services (Source: Internet)

5. Frequently asked questions about Lien Khuong Airport

1. Does Lien Khuong Airport have free Wi-Fi service?

Yes, Lien Khuong Airport provides free Wi-Fi service for passengers in the terminal area. You just need to connect to the "LienKhuongAirport" network and use it.

2. Can I find car rental services at the airport?

Right outside the arrival terminal, there are car rental services for passengers to conveniently travel to various areas in Da Lat.

3. Does Lien Khuong Airport have business lounges?

Lien Khuong Airport has business lounges for passengers who book business class tickets or other VIP services.

4. Does Lien Khuong Airport have parking spaces?

Lien Khuong Airport has parking areas right outside, well-organized and securely protected.

5. Does Lien Khuong Airport have currency exchange services?

Lien Khuong Airport does not have currency exchange services within the terminal area.

6. What are the operating hours of Lien Khuong Airport?

Lien Khuong Airport operates 24/7. However, check-in counters and services may have different operating hours, so you should arrive at least 2 hours before your flight.

With its increasingly developed scale and modern amenity services, Lien Khuong Airport has become an indispensable part of the journey to Da Lat. With continuous investment, Lien Khuong Airport promises to develop even more strongly, enhancing its ability to serve passenger needs in the coming years.