Hoi An and Central Vietnam Flood Update Is It Safe to Travel Now

Postpone non-essential sightseeing in Hoi An from the evening of 11 November through the morning of 12 November.

Vietnam’s national weather centre forecasts 60–120 mm of rain across Da Nang, Hue and eastern Quang Ngai during that period, with more than 200 mm possible in some places. Flash floods and landslides are also possible in parts of central Vietnam. 

What’s happening in Hoi An?

A section of Lac Long Quan Road in Dien Ban Dong flooded on 10 November, VTC News reported the next day. The road is part of the coastal route from Da Nang to Hoi An. 

The Thu Bon River gauge at Hoi An had passed the first flood-alert level on the evening of 9 November. Báo Đà Nẵng reported that high tides and large waves contributed to the rise.

Access to individual streets and attractions in Hoi An Ancient Town remained unverified in the 11 November reports reviewed.

If your Hoi An trip package includes a hotel transfer, ask whether a car can reach the entrance. Have your driver confirm the route before you set out.

What’s the situation in Da Nang, Hue and Quang Ngai?

• Da Nang. The airport’s arrivals board showed flights landing on 11 November. Vietnam’s aviation authority reported that weather affected 17 flights across Da Nang and Hue’s Phu Bai airports on 9 November. Sightseeing on the Son Tra Peninsula was suspended from 10 November. Check for a reopening notice before visiting. 
• Hue. Some low-lying areas remained flooded on 11 November. The afternoon bulletin put local rivers between the first and second flood-alert levels. Confirm your hotel access and check with your operator if you’re taking a train or road transfer to Hue. 
• Quang Ngai. The Tra Khuc River was falling after peaking on 11 November. Flooding and landslides had cut some roads, so postpone drives through affected areas until local authorities confirm access. 

What to check if you’re flying from India

Check your flight number with your airline before leaving for the airport.

If you booked the flight and pickup separately, share your flight number and arrival time with the transfer operator. Confirm the meeting point at Da Nang airport and keep the driver’s number handy in case your flight time changes.

How to reschedule a day trip from Da Nang

Once local warnings lift, ask your driver about both legs of the trip. For an evening visit, confirm where the driver will collect you and whether vehicles can reach that pickup point. Ask the guide to confirm the walking route if the plan includes several stops near the river.

If you’re keeping your Da Nang hotel, ask your operator whether you can move the Hoi An day trip to a later day. For the time you free up, check whether a museum or another indoor venue near your hotel is open and reachable. Follow local instructions on when to limit travel. 

What to ask your Hoi An trip package provider

Send your booking reference and travel dates to your tour operator. Ask them to confirm which parts of your itinerary can go ahead on those dates and which bookings can be moved.

• Your hotel stay. If your driver cannot confirm an open route, postpone the transfer. Ask the hotel if it can hold your room for a later check-in or move your booking to a different date.
• Your sightseeing. Ask your guide which stops they can reach on the Ancient Town walk. Keep lantern boat rides and trips on mountain roads off your itinerary while local warnings apply. Confirm that an activity has resumed before you rebook it.
• Your next stop. If your trip also includes Hue or Da Nang, check whether moving your Hoi An stay will affect later hotel nights or pickups. Ask your operator for a revised itinerary and any change fees in writing.

What to do if you’re already staying in Hoi An

Ask hotel reception where to find local alerts for your area. Keep your phone charged and your passport and essential medicines in a dry bag so you can take them if you need to move. 

Follow road closures and any evacuation instructions from local authorities. If water is rising around you, move to higher ground by a safe route. Stay out of floodwater when walking, riding a scooter or driving. 

When can you reschedule a Hoi An visit?

Forecasters expect heavy rain to ease from the afternoon of 12 November. Check the latest warnings for your area and confirm access to the places you plan to visit before choosing a new date.

If your holiday is later in November or December, check conditions again close to departure and on the day of your transfer. If you arrive in Da Nang in the evening, leave the first evening free and start sightseeing the following day. That gives you time to check in if your flight or transfer is delayed.