Which airport should I fly into for Pleiku?

For long-haul and international flights, Chu Lai International Airport (VCL) is the main gateway near Pleiku. The closest airport, Pleiku Airport (PXU), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Pleiku?

The nearest is about 2 mi (3 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Pleiku?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Pleiku

The closest airports to Pleiku, Vietnam: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Pleiku, Vietnam is Pleiku Airport (PXU), about 2 mi (3 km) away — roughly 6 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Chu Lai International Airport (VCL).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
PXU	Pleiku AirportPleiku, Vietnam	2 mi / 3 km	6 min	Regional
UIH	Phu Cat AirportQuy Nohn, Vietnam	70 mi / 112 km	2 hr 5 min	Regional
RBE	Ratanakiri AirportRatanakiri, Cambodia	70 mi / 113 km	2 hr 6 min	Regional
BMV	Buon Ma Thuot AirportBuon Ma Thuot, Vietnam	91 mi / 147 km	2 hr 7 min	Regional
AOU	Attopeu AirportAttopeu, Laos	98 mi / 157 km	2 hr 16 min	Regional
VCL	Chu Lai International AirportDung Quat Bay, Vietnam	109 mi / 175 km	2 hr 32 min	International
TBB	Dong Tac AirportTuy Hoa, Vietnam	111 mi / 178 km	2 hr 34 min	Regional
MWV	Mondulkiri AirportSen Monorom, Cambodia	119 mi / 191 km	2 hr 46 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Pleiku Airport (PXU) is the most convenient at about 2 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Chu Lai International Airport (VCL) (109 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Pleiku. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with PXU.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near PXU saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Pleiku is Pleiku Airport (PXU), about 2 mi (3 km) away — roughly 6 min by road.