Which province is Buon Ma Thuot Airport in? The airport is located in Hoa Thang Commune, Buon Ma Thuot City, Dak Lak Province, about 8km southeast of the city center.
Surely, those of you visiting Buon Ma Thuot for the first time have many questions that need to be answered about Buon Ma Thuot Airport. So, let Vietjet compile useful information about this place to help you 'untangle' and prepare thoroughly for your upcoming trip!
Buon Ma Thuot has only one airport officially named Buon Ma Thuot Airport. This is one of the largest airports in the Central Highlands, playing an important role in the defense system and border protection of the provinces in this area.
Below is the basic information about Buon Ma Thuot Airport that Vietjet would like to send to you:
Buon Ma Thuot Airport was built by the French colonialists in 1950 for the purpose of transporting supplies for soldiers in the Central Highlands. By 1968, the US-backed government renovated the airport and reused it in 1970 as an air force command base instead of L19 Airport.
Two years later, after the successful liberation of Buon Ma Thuot City, the airport was restored and upgraded to serve civil aviation for three main routes: Buon Ma Thuot - Hanoi, Buon Ma Thuot - Ho Chi Minh City, and Buon Ma Thuot - Da Nang. By December 2011, the airport in Buon Ma Thuot officially operated to serve both civil and military purposes with an estimated capacity of 1 million passengers per year. In addition to domestic flights, Buon Ma Thuot Airport also opened some international routes to serve your travel needs abroad. However, the frequency of flights abroad is still limited.
To help you understand more about the airport in Buon Ma Thuot City, here are detailed information about the airport:
- Buon Ma Thuot Airport currently has a single runway measuring 3,000 m x 45 m. Along with that is a perpendicular taxiway measuring 209 m x 18 m.
- The domestic terminal in Buon Ma Thuot has 1 ground floor and 1 mezzanine. The ground floor has a total area of 6,000 m2, divided into 3 areas (front hall, departure area, arrival area, and VIP room). The mezzanine is mainly used for passengers waiting to board the aircraft.
- The new passenger terminal at Buon Ma Thuot Airport officially came into operation in December 2012 with a variety of modern equipment. For example, there are 10 check-in counters; 1 medical room; 4 boarding gates; 2 baggage claim belts… This provides the best flying experience for all passengers arriving here.
Tourists 'landing' at Buon Ma Thuot Airport can easily choose one of the popular means of transportation below:
Taxi - This is the type of transportation most travelers choose due to its safety and transparent fare (varying depending on the distance from Buon Ma Thuot Airport to the city). Therefore, it helps you save time and minimize the situation of 'overcharging'. Here are some reputable taxi companies with good prices at the airport for you to consider:
- Mai Linh Taxi
- Buon Ma Thuot Taxi
- Eakar Taxi:
- Quyet Tien Taxi:
If you are visiting Buon Ma Thuot in a group, booking a shuttle service at Buon Ma Thuot Airport is a worthwhile option. With this form, you can be proactive about your time and schedule. In addition, the price is quite reasonable, about 200,000 VND/ride.
Buses are a cost-effective and comfortable means of transportation that many tourists here choose. Some bus routes from Buon Ma Thuot Airport to the city for you to consider include:
- Route 1: Dat Ly - Buon Ma Thuot Airport - Cu Jut
- Route 2: Quyết Thắng Bus Station - Buon Ma Thuot Airport - Ea So
- Route 3: Krong Kmar Town - Buon Ma Thuot Airport - Cu Dram Commune
- Route 4: Eakao - Buon Ma Thuot Airport - Northern Buon Ma Thuot Bus Station
- Route 5: Krong Buk Town - Buon Ma Thuot Airport - Ea Sim Junction
You can easily find a motorbike taxi to take you to any desired location in the city center at a very reasonable price (only from 70,000 VND/ride). However, this means of transport is only suitable if you carry little luggage.
When 'roaming' in Ban Me, every tourist cannot miss the following impressive destinations:
Yok Don National Park (located in Buon Don City, about 50km from Buon Ma Thuot Airport) is an ideal destination for all travelers 'roaming' Buon Ma Thuot. This is because it is the natural habitat of countless gentle wild elephants and is where the legendary Serepok River flows.
This is the largest temple in Dak Lak Province, named after King Khai Dinh and Queen Doan Hi. With a distance of 11km from Buon Ma Thuot Airport, tourists can easily reach the temple and admire the magnificent architecture of the main hall and the exquisite sculptures.
Only 8.5km from Buon Ma Thuot Airport, Trung Nguyen Coffee Village is an irresistible destination. Here, you have the opportunity to enjoy the lush coffee gardens with a very 'chill' atmosphere that has been meticulously invested. At the same time, you can learn more about the process of creating high-quality coffee beans from the famous Trung Nguyen brand.
From Buon Ma Thuot Airport to Pleiku by road is about 177km. Tourists can choose to travel by passenger bus or motorbike. However, the road between Buon Ma Thuot and Pleiku is quite treacherous, mostly mountainous roads, so you should prioritize the passenger bus option for safety.
Through this article, I hope you have a better understanding of Buon Ma Thuot Airport as well as interesting travel experiences and memorable moments. Don't forget to check the flight schedule at Buon Ma Thuot Airport and the latest flight ticket prices.
