Transportation:

1. Via Ha Noi International Airport (HAN):

Direct flights from many countries. The participants can transit in Ha Noi and fly to Can Tho International Airport (VCA).

Transport: Flight

Route: Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Can Tho International Airport (VCA).

Flight Duration: Approximately 2 hours.

Cost: Around 130 USD.

Flight Schedule:

• Vietnam Airlines (https://www.vietnamairlines.com):
  • 6:35 - 8:55
  • 11:15 - 13:30
  • 16:50 - 19:05
• Vietjet Air (https://www.vietjetair.com):
  • 6:10 - 8:20
  • 15:15 - 17:30
  • 18:00 - 20:10
• Attendees can refer to online ticket booking sites:
  • https://www.google.com/travel/flights
  • https://www.skyscanner.com.vn

• Note: Upon arrival at VCA, the organizers will arrange car transportation to the hotel, which takes about 30 minutes.

2. Via Da Nang International Airport (DAD):

Direct flights from many countries. The participants can transit in Da Nang and fly to Can Tho International Airport (VCA).

Transport: Flight

Route: Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Can Tho International Airport (VCA).

Flight Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours.

Cost: Around 100 USD.

Flight Schedule:

• Vietnam Airlines (https://www.vietnamairlines.com): 14:00 - 15:35
• Vietjet Air (https://www.vietjetair.com): 7:00 - 8:30
• Attendees can refer to online ticket booking sites:
  • https://www.google.com/travel/flights
  • https://www.skyscanner.com.vn

• Note: Upon arrival at VCA, the organizers will arrange car transportation to the hotel, which takes about 30 minutes.

3. Via Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), Ho Chi Minh City:

There are no flights from Tan Son Nhat airport to Can Tho airport, so attendees will travel by bus or taxi. Opting for the shuttle bus stands out as the most convenient and economical choice. Below are the details.

Transport:

• For groups of 10 or more: Can Tho University will arrange transportation from Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
• For individuals: Shuttle buses or other transport services are available. After arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, you will need to take a taxi from the airport to the shuttle bus departure point.

Journey Details:

• Distance: 165 km.
• Shuttle Bus:
  • Departure point: Western Bus Station, located at 395 Kinh Duong Vuong, An Lac Ward, Binh Tan District, Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Operating hours: 7:00 to 22:00.
  • Suggested bus operator: Phuong Trang (Futa Bus Lines: https://futabus.vn).
    • Ho Chi Minh Office: 43 Nguyen Cu Trinh, Nguyen Cu Trinh ward, District 1 (+8419006067)
    • Can Tho Office: Can Tho City Central Bus Station - FUTA Can Tho (+842923769768).
  • Travel time: Approximately 3.5 hours.
  • Cost: Around 10 USD.
  • Ticket Booking: You can pre-book round-trip tickets or request assistance from your accommodation to reserve tickets.
  • Note: After arriving in Can Tho City, Phuong Trang bus offers a service to take you to your hotel.

Visas:

An electronic visa (E-visa) is one of visa types issued to foreigners by Vietnamese Immigration Department via electronic system. Vietnam E-visa is valid for maximum of 90 days, single or multiple entry. Detail of E-visa application can be approached via this official website: https://evisa.gov.vn/instruction. E-visa costs 25 USD for a single entry.

Vietnam visa exemption (also called visa waiver or visa-free policy) is Government’s policy when a foreigner can enter and stay in Vietnam for a certain period of time without applying for a visa and paying related visa fees. Accordingly, citizens of one of the 25 countries eligible for Vietnam visa exemption and comply with the attached conditions (https://www.myvietnamvisa.com/vietnam-visa-exemption.html).