Why go
- Centrally-governed city of Vietnam.
- Served by Phu Bai International Airport (HUI).
History
Huế, formerly Thừa Thiên Huế province, is a centrally-governed city in central Vietnam, located approximately at the center of the country, and an educational, medical, and cultural hub. It borders Quảng Trị to the north, Đà Nẵng to the south, Salavan and Sekong of Laos to the west and the South China Sea to the east. As one of the country's nine centrally-governed city, it falls under the administration of the central government.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Royal Air Cambodge VJ (A320) · 2 routes: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City
- Vietnam Airlines VN (A321) · 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.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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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 Phu Bai International Airport (HUI). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: HUI has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Moonlight Cruises, 2.5 km).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Hue, 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.