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Cam Ranh International Airport

Nha Trang, VN

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Cam Ranh International Airport

Nha Trang, Vietnam · Asia-Pacific

Nha Trang gateway with four Priority Pass lounges across T1 domestic and T2 international. Strongest domestic PP is SH Premium T1 (4.2, 05:00–22:00); late international banks use SH Premium T2 (08:00–03:00) or Sun Coast (08:00–02:30, 3.6). Official taxis and Bus 18 serve Nha Trang ~50–60 minutes away.

Airportist Score

6.8/ 10

Solid

Ease of use6.8
Comfort & amenities6.8
Food & retail6.6
Ground access6.4
Reliability6.8
Lounges7.4

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Cam Ranh International Airport

Nha Trang, Vietnam · Asia-Pacific

Nha Trang gateway with four Priority Pass lounges across T1 domestic and T2 international. Strongest domestic PP is SH Premium T1 (4.2, 05:00–22:00); late international banks use SH Premium T2 (08:00–03:00) or Sun Coast (08:00–02:30, 3.6). Official taxis and Bus 18 serve Nha Trang ~50–60 minutes away.

Airportist Score

6.8/ 10

Solid

Ease of use6.8
Comfort & amenities6.8
Food & retail6.6
Ground access6.4
Reliability6.8
Lounges7.4

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Best way to city
~45–60 min class of service (official private-car band)
Official taxi (Quoc Te / GSM)
Lounges
4
2 rated worth it
Terminals
T1 domestic + T2 international

All 4 lounges at CXR
CXR security wait times

5 photos

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Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

T2 late hours

SH Premium T2 PP 08:00–03:00 near Gates 4–5

Sun Coast 08:00–02:30 opposite Gates 1–3 lift.

Both max stay 3h; children under 5 free (Sun Coast: 2 free per adult).

T1 vs T2

T1 domestic / T2 international — pick lounge by terminal

SH Premium T1 05:00–22:00 near Gates 5–6 (4.2); Champ at Gate 8 flight-linked.

Do not assume airside walk between T1 and T2.

PP F&B

Standard alcoholic drinks on all four PP rooms

Confirm live buffet/snacks on the day.

Sun Coast also lists complimentary luggage storage.

Nha Trang ground

Official T2 taxi Quoc Te 300k/360k VND to Nha Trang

Bus 18 Dat Moi / VinBus 50k VND ~50–60 min (official).

Airport ~35 km from Nha Trang — budget ground time. No MCT.

Live conditions

Right now at CXR

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Domestic PP holders using SH Premium T1
Late international PP holders on T2
Budget travelers on official Bus 18

Watch out for

T1 and T2 are separate — match lounge to terminal
Champ Lounge hours are flight-linked
Sun Coast 3.6 trails SH Premium T2 for late intl
~35 km / 50–60 min to Nha Trang — budget ground time
No published MCT

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

6.8

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

6.8

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

6.6

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

6.4

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

6.8

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

7.4

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

T1 domestic + T2 international

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for CXR.

Updated Sep 19, 2026

IATA CXR / ICAO VVCR — Cam Ranh International (Nha Trang gateway)
T1 domestic / T2 international — four Priority Pass lounges research day
SH Premium T1 domestic 05:00–22:00 near Gates 5–6 (4.2) — strongest rating
SH Premium T2 intl 08:00–03:00 near Gates 4–5; Sun Coast 08:00–02:30 (3.6)
Official Quoc Te taxi T2→Nha Trang 300k/360k VND; Bus 18 Dat Moi/VinBus 50k ~50–60 min
No official MCT / security wait minutes — omitted

4 official sources

https://camranh.aero/en
https://camranh.aero/en/airport-guide/transport/parking
https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/vietnam/nha-trang-cam-rahn-international
https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/vietnam/nha-trang-cam-rahn-international/cxr4-sh-premium-lounge-cam-ranh

Full guide

Explore the CXR guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Map
Cam Ranh International Airport and the Nha Trang city center
City center
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Getting There
2 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Official taxi (Quoc Te / GSM)
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Lounges
4 lounges with access rules, hours, and verdicts. 2 rated worth it.
SH Premium Lounge - Cam RanhSH Premium Lounge Cam Ranh
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Traveler Tips
Match lounge to your terminal/side — domestic and international PP products are not interchangeable.
6 tips & hacks
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Amenities
4 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
SH Premium Lounge T1 (PP)SH Premium Lounge T2 (PP)Official T2 taxis
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Water
No authoritative fountain map or official bottle price list → empty water_options.
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Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
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Cam Ranh International Airport and the Nha Trang city center

This airport CXR
City center Nha Trang

Terminal navigation guide

Terminal-change and gate-area notes pulled from the markdown guide.

From Terminals & Navigation

T1 domestic + T2 international.

Ground transport guide

City-transfer, rideshare, train, and parking guidance from the markdown guide.

From Ground Transport & Parking

Official: https://camranh.aero/en

Ride to Nha Trang

Pickup at CXR. Where the app supports it, dropoff is set to Nha Trang city center for a live price.

To city center

Nha Trang

~25 km

Typical fare

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Live quotes open in the ride app

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Fixed-price transfers

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Compare prepaid private transfers to Nha Trang — useful overnight, with luggage, or when you want a locked-in fare before you land.

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Official taxi (Quoc Te / GSM)

Official camranh.aero T2 rates: Quoc Te 300k/360k; GSM 350k; GSM Premium 400k one way to Nha Trang.

Time to city

~45–60 min class of service (official private-car band)

Cost

VND 300,000 (4-seat) / 360,000 (7-seat) Quoc Te official T2→Nha Trang

Tip: Confirm fare with driver before departure; fares may vary by time.

Bus 18 Dat Moi / VinBus

Official ~50–60 min Nha Trang↔airport via Bus 18 corridor.

Time to city

~50–60 min (official)

Cost

VND 50,000 per person (official)

Tip: Multiple city stops — not express; confirm live pickup points.

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Worth it

SH Premium Lounge - Cam Ranh

Terminal 1airside

Top-rated CXR PP lounge — 4.2 / 96 domestic T1 near Gates 5–6, 05:00–22:00.

Access: Priority Pass

Hours: Priority Pass: 05:00–22:00 daily (max stay 3h)

Amenities: Air conditioning · Alcoholic drinks (standard) · Complimentary · Digital card accepted · Disabled access · Flight information

Best for: Domestic PP holders near Gates 5–6 within 05:00–22:00

Full access guide

Depends

The Champ Lounge

Terminal 1airside

3.9 Gate 8 domestic — useful when open, but hours are flight-linked not a fixed window.

Access: Priority Pass

Hours: Priority Pass: linked to scheduled flights (2h before first–last)

Amenities: Air conditioning · Alcoholic drinks (standard) · Complimentary · Digital card accepted · Flight information · Newspapers / magazines

Best for: Domestic PP holders near Gate 8 when the room is open for the bank

Full access guide

Worth it

SH Premium Lounge Cam Ranh

Terminal 2airside

Best late-night international PP window at CXR — 08:00–03:00 near Gates 4–5.

Access: Priority Pass

Hours: Priority Pass: 08:00–03:00 daily (max stay 3h)

Amenities: Air conditioning · Alcoholic drinks (standard) · Complimentary · Digital card accepted · Disabled access · Flight information

Best for: Late international / transit CXR departures · PP holders near Gates 4–5

Full access guide

Depends

Sun Coast Lounge

Terminal 2airside

Long T2 hours (08:00–02:30) opposite Gates 1–3 lift — 3.6 / 141 keeps it depends vs SH Premium T2.

Access: Priority Pass

Hours: Priority Pass: 08:00–02:30 daily (max stay 3h)

Amenities: Air conditioning · Alcoholic drinks (standard) · Complimentary · Digital card accepted · Flight information · Luggage storage

Best for: International PP holders near Gates 1–3 · Travelers needing luggage storage

Full access guide

Lounge & amenity notes

Lounge, food, and quiet-spot picks pulled from the markdown guide.

From Lounges, Food & Amenities

4 Priority Pass lounge(s) inserted from the live PP index research day.

good

SH Premium Lounge T1 (PP)

Has Lounge

Domestic Gates 5–6; 05:00–22:00; 4.2 / 96.

good

SH Premium Lounge T2 (PP)

Has Lounge

Intl Gates 4–5; 08:00–03:00; late-night window.

good

Official T2 taxis

Easy Transport

Quoc Te 300k/360k VND; GSM 350k/400k to Nha Trang.

fair

Bus 18 Dat Moi / VinBus

Easy Transport

50k VND official; ~50–60 min to Nha Trang.

Editorial guide tricks

The markdown guide's highest-signal tactics before the data-backed tips below.

From Best Airport Tricks & Hacks

Match lounge to your terminal/side — domestic and international PP products are not interchangeable.
Trust Priority Pass app hours on the day over third-party mirrors.
No invented MCT or security wait minutes.

01

LoungeTraveler Tips & Hacks

SH Premium T1 near Gates 5–6

Primary domestic PP pick.

PP 05:00–22:00; max 3h; 4.2 / 96.

Upside

Best CXR PP rating.

Watch-out

Domestic T1 only.

02

LoungeTraveler Tips & Hacks

SH Premium T2 until 03:00

Best late international PP window.

Near Gates 4–5; Sun Coast alternative opposite Gates 1–3 lift.

Upside

Covers late intl tourist banks.

Watch-out

Confirm Gate 4–5 vs 1–3 side.

03

TransportTraveler Tips & Hacks

Official taxi or Bus 18 to Nha Trang

Primary city ground options.

Quoc Te 300k (4-seat) / 360k (7-seat); Bus 18 50k ~50–60 min.

Upside

Published official fares.

Watch-out

Confirm with driver on the day.

Water & Hydration

Hydration notes pulled from the editorial guide.

From Water & Hydration

No authoritative fountain map or official bottle price list → empty water_options.

Entry requirements

Vietnam (VN)

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Disruptions

No current alerts on file

No editorial alerts are on file for this airport. We do not invent them.

Editorial file dated Sep 19, 2026. Typical delay percentages are omitted — they are not live news.

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