Dien Bien Phu Airport – DIN Airport
Dien Bien Phu Airport is a public airport located in Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam. It is operated by the Northern Airports Services Company. One airline is currently offering passenger service to and from the airport.
Best Time to Visit
DIN Airport occupies land that is at an elevation of 1,611 feet above mean sea level. It has one runway, runway 16/34 that measures 6,003 feet long and has a concrete runway. One airline serves passenger flights from the airport and that is Vietnam Airlines, with destinations to Hanoi. There are several international and domestic airports found all over Vietnam. There are also military airports. Dien Bien Phu or DIN Airport is one of the 12 domestic airports that serve the country. Aside from Dien Bien Phu, other nearby towns benefit from the air services of the airport. One of these is Muong Thanh.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Fortunately for travelers, there are several hotels located near the DIN. Pharma Hotel Dien Bien is a standard hotel with affordable rates. Rooms are clean and well-equipped with basic amenities. Pha Din Hotel is a beautiful hotel with spacious rooms and large windows overlooking beautiful views of the city. Hotel Ruby is also located near the airport and boasts of spacious rooms and large beds. It is an unpretentious hotel and an affordable one too. You can also stay at the Muong Thanh Dien Bien Phu Hotel, located less than 1 mile from the DIN.
The closest airport to Dien Bien Phu Airport is in Hanoi, the Noi Bai International Airport, but is a 10 hour drive from the city or can be accessed via the scheduled airline service.