Luxury holidays in Phu Quoc

When to go

November to April brings Phu Quoc’s driest, sunniest weather, with calm seas primed for swimming and snorkelling. May to October is wetter, with tropical downpours and rougher seas, though showers are often short-lived.

Getting there

• Planes

  Phu Quoc International Airport is the island’s main gateway, around 20 minutes’ drive from Duong Dong. There are frequent direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, plus international connections from Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Taipei and Seoul. There are currently no direct flights from London, but you can reach Phu Quoc with one stop in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, or several major Asian hubs.

• Trains

  There are no trains on Phu Quoc. If you’re travelling overland through Vietnam, make your way to the mainland ports of Ha Tien or Rach Gia, where regular ferries and high-speed boats cross to the island.

• Automobiles

  You can happily go car-free if beach-bound, but Pho Quoc is Vietnam’s largest island, so four wheels come in handy for venturing further. Taxis are readily available, or ask your hotel to arrange a private car and driver for a day of exploring.