Sunset Town sits roughly 27-30 km south of Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC), and the door-to-door drive takes 35-45 minutes by car. A metered taxi or Grab costs about 350,000-500,000 VND (US$14-20) one way, while a rental scooter works out to 100,000-150,000 VND per day plus fuel if you travel light. There is no practical public bus on this route, so the real decision is simply car versus motorbike.
How far is Sunset Town from Phu Quoc Airport, and what are your options?
Sunset Town is the Mediterranean-style town built on the bay in An Thoi commune, at the southern tip of Phu Quoc. It sits about 25 km south of Duong Dong, the island's main town, and 27-30 km from Phu Quoc International Airport depending on the route. The airport lies on the island's west coast just southeast of Duong To, so the transfer runs nearly the full length of the developed southwest shore before cutting down to An Thoi.
The roads the whole way are paved and in good condition. You can follow the coastal Tran Hung Dao road through Duong Dong and past the beach resorts, or take the newer inland route that skips town traffic — in practice both take a similar 35-45 minutes by car. Traffic stays light most of the day, but allow an extra 10-15 minutes during the December-March high season and in the late-afternoon rush when day-trippers stream back north from the south coast.
| Option | Typical one-way cost | Door-to-door time | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metered taxi (airport rank) | 400,000-500,000 VND | 35-45 min | Families, heavy luggage, late-night arrivals |
| Grab car (app) | 300,000-420,000 VND | 35-45 min | Fixed fare, no haggling, solo or couples |
| Pre-booked private car (4-7 seats) | 550,000-750,000 VND | 35-45 min | Groups of 4-6, flights landing after 21:00 |
| Hotel or resort shuttle | 250,000-500,000 VND per person, sometimes free | 40-60 min | Guests of south-coast resorts |
| Scooter rental | 100,000-150,000 VND/day + fuel | 45-55 min | Confident riders travelling light |
| GrabBike / xe om | 200,000-300,000 VND | 45-55 min | Backpacker with a single backpack |
Taxi or Grab from Phu Quoc Airport: fares and how it works
The simplest choice for most arrivals is a taxi from the official rank directly outside the arrivals hall. Metered taxis on Phu Quoc typically start around 12,000 VND and charge roughly 14,000-16,000 VND per kilometre, which puts the airport-to-Sunset-Town fare at about 400,000-500,000 VND (US$16-20) including luggage space. Four-seat sedans are standard; if you are four adults plus bags, ask for a 7-seat MPV, which usually adds only 50,000-100,000 VND to the fare.
Grab works well across Phu Quoc and often undercuts the taxi rank by 15-25%. A Grab car to Sunset Town typically shows a fixed fare of 300,000-420,000 VND in the app before you confirm, which removes any haggling entirely. Follow the signs to the designated ride-hailing pickup zone a short walk from arrivals — the app pins the exact bay — and note that brief surge periods during peak arrival waves (late morning and late afternoon) can add 20,000-50,000 VND. Buy a local SIM or eSIM at the terminal before ordering so the app has data the moment you step outside.
An honest caveat: if you are a solo traveller on a tight budget, a 350,000-500,000 VND car ride is the most expensive way to cover this route per person. A rider with one bag can halve that with a motorbike taxi, or beat it entirely with a rental scooter — both are covered below. Late-night arrivals after 22:00, however, are a poor fit for anything but a car: fewer Grab drivers stay online then, and negotiating with xe om drivers in the dark after a long flight is not the moment to sharpen your bargaining skills on an unfamiliar island.
Pre-booked private transfer and hotel shuttles
If your flight lands after 21:00 or you travel with small children, a pre-booked private transfer is worth the premium. Local operators and hotels charge around 550,000-750,000 VND one way for a 4-7 seat car with a driver who waits at the exit holding a name sign — no queueing at the rank after a delayed evening flight. Round-trip bookings usually save 10-15% versus two one-way fares, and many drivers will happily include a stop at a supermarket or ATM on the way down if you ask in advance.
Hotels in and around Sunset Town and the wider An Thoi area frequently run their own shuttles, typically 250,000-500,000 VND per person each way, and some resorts include airport pickup free for stays of three nights or more. Email your hotel before you fly and compare the quoted shuttle price against a Grab estimate for your party size: for a couple, a 400,000 VND Grab often beats two shuttle seats, while for a solo traveller the shared shuttle can come out cheaper.
Renting a scooter: the cheapest way down, with one big honest warning
A scooter is by far the cheapest airport-to-Sunset-Town option if you are staying more than a day. Rental on Phu Quoc runs about 100,000-150,000 VND (US$4-6) per day for an automatic 110-125cc bike, plus roughly 20,000 VND of fuel each way for the 27-30 km trip — call it 40,000 VND for the round trip. That means a full week of independence costs less than two one-way taxi rides. Rental shops such as Sabrina Rental in Duong Dong can arrange delivery to the airport or your hotel, and a proper rental always includes two helmets, basic insurance paperwork and a quick mechanical check before you ride off.
The ride itself is straightforward: flat roads, light traffic and clear signage south to An Thoi. Take the coastal Tran Hung Dao route if you want the scenic version past Long Beach's resorts, and you will reach Sunset Town in 45-55 minutes including photo stops. Once there, the town is compact enough to explore on foot, and the same bike will also reach nearby spots like Bai Khem beach and the An Thoi cable car station within 10-15 minutes.
Timing your arrival: sunset, the night market and opening hours
Sunset Town is open 24/7 year-round, so you can arrive at any hour — but the whole town is engineered around one moment: the sunset, which falls between roughly 17:45 and 18:30 depending on the season. If watching the sky change from the Kiss Bridge and the Symphony of the Sea show area is the point of your visit, aim to be at the waterfront by 17:00-17:30 to claim a good spot. Working backwards, a car should leave the airport by 16:15 at the latest, so a flight landing after about 15:00 makes a same-day sunset a coin toss at best.
Food options follow the sun. The Vui Fest Bazaar and Food Street night market opens from about 17:00 to midnight, and the An Thoi market along the Sunset Town waterfront runs roughly 5 PM to 10:30 PM nightly — so even a 19:00 arrival still gets you a full evening of street food. Earlier in the day you have RuNam Sunset Town, open 07:00-22:00 with outdoor sea-view seating and a menu of soft-shell crab pho, beef rice and egg coffee, and Lemon Queen at Sunset Bazaar, open about 10:00-20:00 for cakes and cold drinks. In the evening, the Sun Bavaria GastroPub in the centre of town keeps weekday hours of 16:00-24:00 and opens earlier at 12:00-24:00 on Friday and Saturday, with a beachfront terrace looking straight at the Kiss Bridge and the southwest sea.
The practical takeaway: whatever time your flight lands, you will not be locked out of anything except daylight. A 06:00 arrival means coffee and breakfast with sea views at RuNam from 07:00; a 21:00 landing still gets you a night-market dinner before the stalls wind down around midnight.
What everything costs once you arrive: a quick food budget
Transport is only half the budget question — Sunset Town's food prices swing widely depending on where you eat. The night market is the budget anchor: simple rice dishes start from 60,000 VND, grilled sausage from 15,000 VND, and beer from 20,000 VND, and a full seafood dinner for two typically runs 300,000-600,000 VND. As a general island benchmark, budget street stalls and local restaurants in Phu Quoc cost 100,000-200,000 VND per person per meal.
| Where you eat in Sunset Town | Typical spend per person | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Night market / Food Street stalls | 60,000-150,000 VND | Rice dishes from 60,000 VND, sausage from 15,000 VND, beer from 20,000 VND; open about 17:00-midnight |
| Waterfront seafood dinner (An Thoi market area) | 150,000-300,000 VND | 300,000-600,000 VND for two; market open roughly 5 PM-10:30 PM nightly |
| Cafes (RuNam, Lemon Queen) | 50,000-120,000 VND | Lemon Queen desserts and drinks 50,000-90,000 VND; RuNam does soft-shell crab pho and egg coffee |
| Gastropubs (e.g. Sun Bavaria) | 250,000-500,000 VND | About 20-40% pricier than central Duong Dong; beachfront buffet of nearly 100 dishes |
| Upscale waterfront restaurants | 600,000-1,500,000 VND | Special-occasion tier; book a terrace table for sunset |
The honest pattern to know before you go: gastropubs and the food street in Sunset Town run about 20-40% pricier than equivalent places in central Duong Dong, because you are paying for the location and the view. That premium is worth it once for the Kiss Bridge panorama — but if you are watching a two-week budget, eating most of your meals at the An Thoi market or back in Duong Dong will stretch your VND considerably further while you still get your sunset fix for free.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a taxi from Phu Quoc Airport to Sunset Town?
A metered taxi costs about 400,000-500,000 VND (US$16-20) for the roughly 27-30 km trip, based on rates of around 14,000-16,000 VND per kilometre. A 7-seat MPV for a larger group usually adds 50,000-100,000 VND to the fare.
How far is Sunset Town from Phu Quoc Airport?
About 27-30 km by road, depending on whether you take the coastal Tran Hung Dao route or the inland bypass. The drive takes 35-45 minutes by car, or 45-55 minutes by scooter if you stop for photos along Long Beach.
Is there a bus from Phu Quoc Airport to Sunset Town?
No convenient one. Public buses on Phu Quoc serve the airport-Duong Dong corridor and do not run down to An Thoi in any useful way, so you would still need a taxi or Grab for the final leg. A direct car from the airport is almost always cheaper and faster than any bus-plus-taxi combination.
Can I use Grab on Phu Quoc Island?
Yes, Grab cars and GrabBike operate across the island, including airport pickups. A Grab car to Sunset Town typically shows 300,000-420,000 VND in the app. Buy a local SIM or eSIM at the terminal before ordering, and follow the signs to the designated ride-hailing pickup zone outside arrivals.
What time should I leave the airport to catch the sunset at Kiss Bridge?
Sunset falls around 17:45-18:30 depending on the season, and you should be at the waterfront by 17:00-17:30 for a good spot. With a 35-45 minute drive, leave the airport by 16:15 at the latest — realistically you need a flight landing before about 15:00 to make it comfortably.
Is Sunset Town open at night and early morning?
Sunset Town itself is open 24/7 year-round, so you can walk through at any hour. The night market and Food Street run from about 17:00 to midnight, the An Thoi seafood market from roughly 5 PM to 10:30 PM, and RuNam cafe opens from 07:00 — so even a late-evening transfer still lands you food and drinks.
Is it worth renting a scooter in Phu Quoc to reach Sunset Town?
If you stay more than two days and are a confident rider, yes — at 100,000-150,000 VND per day plus about 40,000 VND of fuel for the round trip, it beats two taxis by a wide margin. But it is a poor choice for first-time riders, heavy luggage or late-night arrivals, and you need a valid motorbike licence for most insurance to cover you.
How much should I budget for dinner in Sunset Town?
A seafood dinner for two at the An Thoi market or waterfront stalls runs 300,000-600,000 VND, night-market snacks can be as cheap as 15,000-60,000 VND each, and upscale waterfront restaurants cost 600,000-1,500,000 VND per person. Note that gastropubs and the food street run roughly 20-40% pricier than central Duong Dong.
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