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FAQ about Rach Gia Airport (VKG)
Flights from Rach Gia Airport to Ho Chi Minh City are operated by VASCO on behalf of Vietnam Airlines.
The flight from Rach Gia Airport to Ho Chi Minh City takes a little under an hour.
Travellers from Rach Gia Airport to Hanoi usually connect in Ho Chi Minh City. Check the current schedule for connection options.
Rach Gia Airport is south of Rạch Giá city centre, in the western Mekong Delta of Vietnam, a short taxi ride from town.
Rach Gia Airport has a 1,500 m runway suited to turboprop aircraft such as the ATR 72.
Yes, by sea. Fast ferries leave Rạch Giá's port for Phú Quốc, so you can fly into Rach Gia Airport and continue by boat.
Rach Gia Airport has a compact terminal with check-in counters, a waiting area and basic refreshments. Bring any essentials with you.
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Rach Gia Airport at a glance
Rach Gia Airport (VKG), written Rạch Giá in Vietnamese, is a small domestic airport in the city of Rạch Giá on the Gulf of Thailand coast of the Mekong Delta. The city was the capital of Kiên Giang Province and now falls within An Giang Province after Vietnam's provincial merger. The airport also serves travellers heading to Hà Tiên and other parts of the western delta.
Where Rach Gia Airport is
The airport lies south of Rạch Giá city centre, a short taxi ride from hotels and the seafront.
Runway and terminal at Rach Gia Airport
VKG has a single 1,500 m runway, which suits turboprop aircraft such as the ATR 72. The passenger terminal is compact, with check-in counters, a waiting area and basic refreshments. Queues are usually short, but services inside are limited, so bring what you need for the wait.
Flights from Rạch Giá
Scheduled flights connect Rạch Giá with Ho Chi Minh City. They are operated by VASCO for Vietnam Airlines and take a little under an hour. Travellers from Hanoi, Da Nang and other cities generally connect in Ho Chi Minh City. Frequencies can vary, so check the current timetable.
Getting from Rach Gia Airport into the city
- Taxi: the simplest option for most arrivals.
- Ride-hailing: app-based cars and motorbikes are available in the city.
- Hotel transfer: some hotels arrange pickups on request.
Around Rạch Giá and onward travel
Rạch Giá is a busy port, and fast ferries leave the city for Phú Quốc and other islands in the Gulf of Thailand, such as the Nam Du archipelago. In town, the seafront, fishing harbour and local markets are worth a stroll, and the coastal road leads on to Hà Tiên near the Cambodian border.
Practical tips for flying via Rạch Giá
If you plan to combine a flight with an island ferry, leave a comfortable gap between the two, as sea conditions can affect sailings in the rainy season. Arrive at the airport in good time, since the daily schedule is small and a missed flight is hard to replace.
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