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Chiang Mai to Cat Ba Island: fly + ferry

Cat Ba Island has no airport. Fly from Chiang Mai to Haiphong (HPH), connecting in Hanoi, then it's 30 km to Tuan Chau International Marina and a 45m ferry (Tuan Chau – Cat Ba Ferry).

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How to get from Chiang Mai to Cat Ba Island

Cat Ba Island has no airport: fly to the nearest one, then take the ferry.

1Via Haiphong (HPH)
  1. Fly Chiang Mai → Haiphong1 stop via Hanoi
    Flights
  2. Transfer to Tuan Chau International Marina30 km · about 1h 05m by taxi or transfer
  3. ⛴
    Ferry Ha Long (Tuan Chau) → Cat Ba Island45m · Tuan Chau – Cat Ba FerryEvery 1 to 2 hours daily
    Ferry tickets

Flight times are from schedules flown recently; ferry times and operators from our ferry dataset. Check the timetable for your date; ferries can be seasonal and weather-dependent.

Good to know

Distance
869 km540 miles
Journey time
1h 35mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
NoneCat Ba Island vs Chiang Mai
Currency in Cat Ba Island
VND
Airports
CNX → HPH + ferry

Flights from Chiang Mai to Cat Ba Island: questions answered

How do you get from Chiang Mai to Cat Ba Island?
Cat Ba Island has no airport. Fly from Chiang Mai to Haiphong (HPH), connecting in Hanoi, then it's 30 km to Tuan Chau International Marina and a 45m ferry (Tuan Chau – Cat Ba Ferry).
Is there an airport on Cat Ba Island?
No. The nearest airport is Haiphong (HPH), then you take the ferry.
How long is the ferry to Cat Ba Island?
Ha Long (Tuan Chau) to Cat Ba Island takes 45m, every 1 to 2 hours daily. Operators: Tuan Chau – Cat Ba Ferry.
How far is Haiphong airport from the ferry?
About 30 km to Tuan Chau International Marina, roughly 1h 05m by taxi or transfer.

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