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Getting to Phu Quoc : Flights, Ferry from Ha Tien & Rach Gia

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Contents

  1. By flight (main option)
  2. By ferry from Ha Tien
  3. By ferry from Rach Gia
  4. Phu Quoc to Cambodia
  5. Getting around the island
  6. Flight vs ferry comparison
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By flight (main option)

Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC) is 5km north of Duong Dong town. It handles both domestic and international flights.

From HCMC (Tan Son Nhat, SGN): 1 hour. VietJet, Bamboo Airways, and Vietnam Airlines operate multiple flights daily. Domestic fares: β‚«500,000–1,500,000 ($20–60) depending on booking timing. Book at least 2 weeks ahead for peak season.

From Hanoi (Noi Bai, HAN): 2 hours. Direct flights with the same carriers. β‚«700,000–2,000,000 ($28–80).

From Da Nang (DAD): Direct flights available. 1.5 hours.

International: Direct flights from Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, and several Chinese cities. Phu Quoc has visa-free entry for up to 30 days for all nationalities - the only part of Vietnam with this blanket policy.

Airport to accommodation: Grab from the airport to Long Beach: β‚«100,000–200,000 ($4–8), approximately 10 minutes. Most resorts offer free or paid transfers - confirm when booking.

By ferry from Ha Tien

Ha Tien is a coastal town on the Vietnamese mainland opposite Phu Quoc, 50km northeast of the island. Superdong and Phu Quoc Express operate high-speed ferry services.

Journey time: 45 minutes. Price: β‚«230,000–280,000 ($9.20–11.20) per person. Frequency: Multiple departures daily, 06:00–16:30.

Getting to Ha Tien: Buses from HCMC (Mien Tay Bus Station) to Ha Tien: 5 hours, β‚«150,000–200,000 ($6–8). Also accessible from Can Tho (3 hours) or Chau Doc (2 hours).

By ferry from Rach Gia

Rach Gia is a larger city 120km east of Phu Quoc. The ferry route is longer than Ha Tien.

Journey time: 2.5 hours. Price: β‚«200,000–260,000 ($8–10.40). Frequency: Several departures daily.

The Rach Gia route makes sense for travellers coming from the Mekong Delta who can reach Rach Gia directly. Ha Tien is closer to the island but harder to reach from HCMC directly.

Phu Quoc to Cambodia

The island’s position makes Cambodia access straightforward. Ha Tien is the nearest border crossing (Xa Xia). From Phu Quoc: ferry to Ha Tien β†’ tuk-tuk or taxi to Xa Xia border β†’ cross into Cambodia. Kampot is 30km from the Cambodian side.

This route is popular for travellers doing a Vietnam β†’ Cambodia loop, as Phu Quoc avoids the Moc Bai land crossing at HCMC.

Getting around the island

There is no useful public bus network on Phu Quoc. The main transport options:

Grab: Available and reliable for town trips and airport transfers. Less coverage in the south and far north.

Motorbike rental: β‚«100,000–180,000 ($4–7.20) per day. Essential for reaching Sao Beach, the northern cape, and the pepper farms. Most rental bikes are semi-automatic.

Taxi/private car: Available from the airport and hotels. More expensive but useful for groups with luggage.

Flight vs ferry comparison

For most travellers arriving from HCMC or Hanoi, flying is the clear choice β€” it’s faster, cheaper in time value, and the fare difference is small once you factor in bus and ferry wait times. The ferry is worthwhile when:

  • You’re already in the Mekong Delta (Can Tho, Chau Doc, or Ha Tien) and want to avoid backtracking to HCMC
  • You’re on a Vietnam β†’ Cambodia overland loop and using the Ha Tien crossing
  • You prefer slower travel and want to see the Gulf of Thailand coastline

Peak season booking: Flights to Phu Quoc during Tet (January–February) and the Christmas–New Year window sell out weeks in advance. Book 3–4 weeks ahead for these periods. Ferry capacity is less constrained but the Ha Tien ferry also fills during major Vietnamese holidays.

Airport to accommodation note: The international airport is 5km from Duong Dong town and approximately 8–10km from Long Beach north. The Grab app works at the airport departure exit. Fixed-price taxis from the rank are β‚«150,000–250,000 ($6–10) to Long Beach depending on the exact location.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc?
Fly from Tan Son Nhat (SGN) to Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC) in 1 hour with VietJet, Bamboo Airways, or Vietnam Airlines. Fares run 500,000-1,500,000 VND ($20-60). Alternatively, take a bus to Ha Tien (5 hours, 150,000-200,000 VND) then a 45-minute ferry.
How long is the ferry from Ha Tien to Phu Quoc?
The Superdong and Phu Quoc Express high-speed ferries take 45 minutes from Ha Tien to Phu Quoc. Tickets cost 230,000-280,000 VND ($9.20-11.20) per person with multiple departures daily from 06:00 to 16:30.
How do I get around Phu Quoc without a motorbike?
Grab is available and reliable for town trips and airport transfers but has less coverage in the south and far north. Taxis and private cars are available from the airport and hotels. There is no useful public bus network on the island.
Can I travel from Phu Quoc to Cambodia?
Take the ferry from Phu Quoc to Ha Tien, then a tuk-tuk or taxi to the Xa Xia border crossing into Cambodia. Kampot is 30km from the Cambodian side. This route avoids the Moc Bai land crossing at HCMC and is popular for Vietnam-Cambodia loops.

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