Getting started: A few facts about Vietnam<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Where is Vietnam located?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n How to get to Vietnam?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When is the best time to visit Vietnam?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Places and cities to visit in Vietnam<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 3-day Vietnam travel route<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n How many days are needed to visit Vietnam?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Urban transportation in Vietnam<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n What to eat in Vietnam?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n What to buy in Vietnam?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Where to stay in Vietnam?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Why visit Vietnam?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Practical information for your Vietnam trip<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Vietnam is located on Southeast Asia’s eastern coast. It borders China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea to the east. Thanks to its location, it is close to popular Southeast Asian destinations such as Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia. This geographical advantage makes Vietnam an excellent starting or ending point for those planning a regional tour. The capital, Hanoi, is in the north, and because it is located inland, there are no beaches or the sea in Hanoi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most common way to travel to Vietnam from T\u00fcrkiye is by air. Turkish Airlines flies to two destinations in Vietnam, Noi Bai International Airport and Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Direct flights from Istanbul Airport take about 9 hours on average. You can plan your trip by visiting the Istanbul-to-Vietnam flight ticket page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is also possible to travel to Vietnam by road. Crossings can be made through Cambodia and Laos. This option is generally preferred by travelers on multi-country tours in Southeast Asia. There is also a train connection from the Chinese city of Nanning to Hanoi, but it is not practical for those planning international travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Noi Bai International Airport<\/strong> is in Hanoi, the capital of northern Vietnam. The airport is 45 kilometers from the city center, though depending on your destination, the distance can be as short as 30 kilometers. From the airport, you can reach the city center by shuttle buses, public buses, or taxis. Airlines offer shuttle buses, but you may need to wait for these buses to fill up before they depart, and they stop only at designated stops. Public buses to the city center (NB01, NB02, NB03, and 86) usually run between 05.00 and 21.30 and can be quite crowded. For this reason, taxis are generally the best way to travel from the airport to the city center. Usually, the company name and phone number are displayed on the outside of the taxi. You can search for them online to check fare tariffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tan Son Nhat International Airport<\/strong> is in Ho Chi Minh City, southern Vietnam, and is Vietnam\u2019s largest airport. The airport is about 5 kilometers from the city center. The easiest way to get from Tan Son Nhat Airport to the city center is by bus. Buses 109 and 152 depart every 15 to 20 minutes. You can also reach the city center in about 20 minutes by taxi, and taxis operate 24\/7 at the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Transportation from Vietnam airports to the city center<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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