Hue has just one airport, Phu Bai Intl. Airport (HUI).

If you plan on staying in central Hue, it’s wise to arrange how you’ll get into the city before you touchdown. The downtown area is about 19 kilometers from Phu Bai Intl. Airport (HUI).

Disembark the plane at DAD and you’ll find yourself 88 kilometers from the center of town. HUI is another major airport in Hue. It’s 19 kilometers from the city center.

There are 18 air carriers that fly into Hue from 20 airports across the globe.

Typically, travelers fly with Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air and Bamboo Airways when heading to Hue. The largest number of these flights come from Ho Chi Minh City, with Vietnam Airlines flying this route the most.

With approximately 784 nonstop flights running each week, you’ll be arriving in Hue before you have time to say, “Are we there yet?”

The most popular flights to Hue depart from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Incheon airports.

Where you depart from determines how long you’ll be strapped into your seat. From Ho Chi Minh City to Hue, the average flight time is 1 hour and 24 minutes. From Hanoi it’s roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes, and from Incheon it’s 5 hours and 5 minutes.

We all know those travelers who manage to get wonderfully cheap plane tickets whenever they fly. Eager to know how to do it for your Hue vacation? Don’t leave it until the very last minute to lock in your flight. Another easy way to pick up a bargain is to research all options. If where you’re headed has several airports, don’t forget to research the cost of flying into a smaller terminal. Finally, another easy way to save some money is be ready to book fast. If you come across a terrific bargain, don’t hold off — snap it up while you’ve got the chance.

Depending on where you’re coming from, your flight to Hue could be as easy as pie or it could drag on forever. Below are some tips that will help you start your next unforgettable escape on a positive note.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• The trick to having a stress-free travel experience is to pack in advance. Start with the essentials: passport, boarding pass, credit cards and medications. Next, bring items that’ll help keep you occupied, like some electronic gadgets or a magazine. It’s also a wise idea to bring your chargers, a quality neck pillow and a pair of earphones. Finally, be sure to chuck in toiletry items like a toothbrush, cleansing wipes and a spare set of clothes.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Leave all your full-sized bottles of shampoo and hairspray in your checked luggage. Any gels or liquids in your carry-on suitcase larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) will be confiscated by security. Sharp objects, like your trusty pocket knife, and products which are flammable or explosive, such as flares, bleaching agents and fireworks, are also banned.

What to wear on a flight:

• Your aim here is to feel as comfortable as you can. Dress in loose, natural-fiber clothing and remember to bring a pullover in case it gets cold in the cabin. Pick flat, well-fitting shoes as it’s possible that your feet and ankles will swell a little during the journey. Leave the high heels and heavy boots in your main luggage.
• Unfortunately, a risk of flying long distances is developing DVT (deep vein thrombosis), a blood clotting condition caused by extended periods of inactivity. To prevent this, make the most of every opportunity to walk around and give your legs a stretch. Compression socks and tights are another simple way to help reduce this risk.

The simple answer is — be prepared. We’ve compiled some helpful hints for a stress-free trip through security. Watch out Hue, here you come:

• Be sure to keep your boarding pass and ID within easy reach. They’re the first things you’ll be asked for by security.
• Time to strip down. Well sort of. Your belt, jacket, keys and other small items, like your earphones, will need to go through the X-ray machine. Make your life easier by removing them as it gets closer to your turn.
• All electronic devices, including your phone and laptop, must also be scanned.
• Any gels or liquids, such as shampoo or hairspray, that you want to bring on board must be no greater than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters). Also, they all must fit inside a quart-size (one liter), clear zip-close bag.
• There’s a good chance you’ll be required to remove your shoes to be X-rayed, so wearing lightweight sneakers is always a smart idea.
• Airlines will not allow any sharp items or pocket knives in your carry-on luggage. If you need to bring these kinds of items, put them in your checked luggage.