City Beachfront
Best for first-timers: the city beach, cafes and seafood on one road. Busy at weekends.
Central Vietnam
Quy Nhon
- Best time
- Feb – Aug
- Ideal stay
- 3 days 2 nights
- Avg. cost
- $45 – $80/day
- Airport
- 650km from Ho Chi Minh City
Quy Nhon Overview
Quy Nhon is a relaxed beach city with rugged headlands, small islands and Cham heritage, without the crowds of bigger resorts. It suits couples, photographers and travelers who want a slower coastal stop.
Highlights of Quy Nhon:
- Eo Gio and Ky Co: Walk the cliff path at Eo Gio and swim at Ky Co beach. Go early for soft light and fewer people.
- Thap Doi Cham towers: Visit the twin Cham towers in the city. Dress modestly.
- Phuong Mai dunes and Hon Kho: Take a half-day trip to the dunes and the islet. Book a boat or driver a day ahead.
- Local seafood: Try banh xeo tom nhay (jumping shrimp pancake). Check prices before ordering seafood.
Best Time to Visit: Feb – Aug is sunny with calm seas. Sep – Dec brings rain and storms that can close beach roads and cancel boats.
Flights are frequent from Saigon but fewer from Hanoi, so book early for July and August.
Where to stay in Quy Nhon
Where to base yourself, by travel style.
Quy Nhon City Center
Budget rooms, markets and local food. Beaches are a short ride away.
Nhon Ly Coast
Quiet coastline near Eo Gio and Ky Co. Need transport; few restaurants.
When to visit Quy Nhon
Temperature, rain and crowds by month.
January
22.5°C ~ 73°F
16 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
February
22.9°C ~ 73°F
12 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
March
24.9°C ~ 77°F
9 days of rain
Crowds: Busy
April
27°C ~ 81°F
7 days of rain
Crowds: Busy
May
28.7°C ~ 84°F
16 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
June
29.6°C ~ 85°F
13 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
July
29.4°C ~ 85°F
15 days of rain
Crowds: Busy
August
29.5°C ~ 85°F
16 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
September
27.8°C ~ 82°F
24 days of rain
Crowds: Quiet
October
26.1°C ~ 79°F
25 days of rain
Crowds: Quiet
November
25°C ~ 77°F
24 days of rain
Crowds: Quiet
December
23.4°C ~ 74°F
24 days of rain
Crowds: Quiet
Getting to Quy Nhon
Times, costs and booking links.
Step 1: Fly to Quy Nhon (UIH) Land at Phu Cat, then ride about 50 min
Phu Cat Airport is 30 – 35km from Quy Nhon, with flights from Saigon (about 1 hr) and Hanoi (about 1.5 – 2 hrs).
- Visa: Many nationalities get a 45-day visa-free stay, and others can apply for an e-visa (up to 90 days) at evisa.gov.vn. Rules change, so check the official portal before you fly.
- SIM/eSIM: Buy a tourist SIM or eSIM at your first Vietnam airport (Saigon, Hanoi or Da Nang) before you fly on.
- Cash: Get dong from an ATM at your first airport. Small shops, local eateries and scooter rentals often prefer cash.
- Flights: Fares start around $25 from Saigon and $50 from Hanoi; rise for weekends and summer.
- Onward transport: The airport bus costs about 50,000 VND and runs to central Quy Nhon (about 50 min). Taxis and Xanh SM cost roughly 250,000 – 500,000 VND ($10 – $19), so confirm the fare first.
Step 2: Bus to Quy Nhon Long-distance buses along the coast
If you are not flying, buses run along the coast and from the Central Highlands. The train station is Dieu Tri, outside the center.
- From Hue: About 9 hrs, roughly $9 – $14.
- From Pleiku: About 4 hrs.
- Train: Trains stop at Dieu Tri, roughly 10km from the center; add a taxi.
- Booking tip: Book seats early for summer weekends.
