Transportation in and out of Phú Quốc
Getting to Phú Quốc
International Arrivals
By air: Phú Quốc International Airport (PQC) has direct connections to several Asian cities such as Bangkok, Seoul, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Guangzhou. Seasonal charter flights also operate from select European cities.
By sea: Cruise ships occasionally dock at Phú Quốc, though flights remain the most common arrival method.
Travelers arriving directly from abroad to Phú Quốc can use the 30-day Phú Quốc visa exemption, provided they meet its requirements (direct entry, onward ticket, passport validity, stay within the island).
From Mainland Việt Nam
By air: Frequent domestic flights link Phú Quốc with Hà Nội, Hồ Chí Minh City, Đà Nẵng, Hải Phòng, and other hubs. Travel time ranges from 1 to 2 hours.
By sea: Fast ferries connect Hà Tiên (1h15–3h depending on boat type) and Rạch Giá (2h30–3h15) with Phú Quốc.
Visa note: If you arrive in mainland Việt Nam first, you must clear immigration there. This means you need to have the proper Việt Nam visa or visa-free eligibility before continuing on to Phú Quốc. The 30-day exemption only applies when entering directly to the island from abroad.
Transportation Within Phú Quốc
Taxi & ride-hailing: Taxis are available at the airport, ferry ports, and major towns. Ride-hailing services like Grab and Xanh SM operate on the island.
Electric buggy: Convenient small vehicles available in city center, Sunset Town, and resort complexes for short transfers.
Motorbike rental: Popular with tourists; ~120,000–200,000 VND per day. Helmets are mandatory.
Private car hire: Available via resorts and local travel agencies.
Bicycles: Ideal for short trips around resort areas or along flat coastal roads.
Bus:
VinBus: Electric bus network operating key routes across the island, currently free of charge. Routes include Airport → Dương Đông Town → Grand World, with stops along Long Beach and resort clusters.
SunWorld shuttle bus: Free shuttle linking Dương Đông and An Thới with the Hon Thơm cable car station.
Internal shuttles: Within VinWonders, Vinpearl, and United Center, free shuttle buses circulate for guests.
Leaving Phú Quốc
To Mainland Việt Nam
By air: Daily flights to Hồ Chí Minh City, Hà Nội, and other cities.
By sea: Regular ferries to Hà Tiên and Rạch Giá with onward bus connections.
Travelers continuing from Phú Quốc to mainland Việt Nam are subject to the Việt Nam visa policy (45 days for many European/East Asian countries, 90 days for Chile and Panama, e-visa for most others).
To Cambodia
Ferry + bus route: Travel from Phú Quốc by ferry to Hà Tiên, then continue by bus across the border into Cambodia (destinations: Kep, Kampot, Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville).
Visa requirement: Cambodia requires a visa for most travelers, with many nationalities eligible for visa-on-arrival or e-visa.