Southern Vietnam · Island destination

Con Dao

Con Dao is an archipelago off southern Vietnam, reached by flights to Con Dao airport or by ferry from Vung Tau or Soc Trang depending on season and operator.

Overview

Con Dao is an archipelago off southern Vietnam, reached by flights to Con Dao airport or by ferry from Vung Tau or Soc Trang depending on season and operator.

Good to knowTiming matters

Ferry schedules are seasonal — flights are the more predictable year-round link for many travelers.

Where to stay

Con Son town center

Wikivoyage and VietnamOnline contrast downtown Con Son town with upscale beach resorts.

Travelers visiting prison museums and downtown services.

beach resort properties

Wikivoyage and VietnamOnline contrast downtown Con Son town with upscale beach resorts.

Travelers prioritizing upscale beach stays on Con Son island.

Plan your visit

Getting there & around

Getting there

Wikivoyage, Wikipedia, and VietnamOnline contrast flights to Con Dao Airport with ferry services from the mainland.

Getting around

Wikivoyage names motorbike rental and motorbike taxis; Grab's site names its Vietnam operator.

How Con Dao fits your trip

May suit travelers who want a quieter island with a choice between town-front lodging near the port and more secluded beach resorts.

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Information used

Wherely research — Wherely's own governed depth-production research for Con Dao — drawn from independently-owned travel sources — covering gateway, access, and local-mobility choices, and where-to-base choices. Exact fares, schedules, and prices change too often to publish as fixed facts.

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Con Dao travel guidance | Wherely