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Noi Bai international airport braces for up to 15% surge in holiday passengers

Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi is expected to handle more than 650 flights on April 29, the peak travel day for the upcoming Reunification Day and May Day holidays, as passenger traffic is forecast to rise 10-15% over normal levels.

Phan Thiet airport moves forward with multi-billion investment

A major infrastructure project begins construction, aiming to strengthen regional connectivity and economic growth in southern central Vietnam.

Tan Son Nhat airport braces for holiday surge with 750 daily flights

Tan Son Nhat International Airport is expected to handle around 750 flights and up to 125,000 passengers per day during the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day and the National Reunification Day (April 30)-International Day holidays.

Online declaration required for certain arrivals at Tan Son Nhat Airport

The Vietnam Immigration Department under the Ministry of Public Security has rolled out a mandatory online declaration requirement for specific groups of passengers entering Vietnam via Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.

Tan Son Nhat airport increases flight capacity to 46 per hour for holiday travel

The VN Civil Aviation Authority has announced an increase in slot coordination parameters at Tan Son Nhat Airport in HCMC to meet rising passenger demand during the national reunification celebration (April 30) and the Labour Day (May 1) holidays.

Da Nang International Airport launches biometric priority lane for passengers

Da Nang International Airport on April 10 launched a dedicated priority lane for passengers using biometric identification, marking a significant step forward in digital transformation in the aviation sector.

Da Nang int’l airport jumps nine spots in global ranking on digital overhaul

Digital transformation is promoting service improvements at Da Nang Int'l Airport, which climbed 9 places to 75th in Skytrax’s list of world’s top 100 airports for 2026, as tech-driven operations, passenger services continue to reshape its strategy.

Hoi An, Da Nang Int’l Airport named among world’s best

Hoi An has been named among “The 51 most beautiful places in the world” by British magazine Time Out, while Da Nang International Airport has, for the third consecutive year, secured a place in the world’s Top 100 airports by Skytrax.

Noi Bai jumps to 71st in world’s top 100 airports: Skytrax

Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi has made an impressive leap to 71st place on the list of the world’s 100 best airports, as announced by Skytrax in its 2026 global airport rankings.

Abandoned Boeing at Noi Bai to become training aircraft

A Boeing 727-200 left at Noi Bai International Airport for nearly two decades will now serve as a training model for aviation students.

Master plan on Da Nang International Airport released

The central city of Da Nang has released a master plan for Da Nang International Airport for the 2021–2030 period, with a vision extending to 2050.

Customs bust 4.5kg cocaine trafficking case at Tan Son Nhat airport

A Thai female passenger was arrested at Tan Son Nhat airport after 4.94kg of cocaine was found concealed in her luggage. She had arrived from South America and was transiting to a third country.

How is Long Thanh airport investor performing amid leadership shifts?

ACV, the core enterprise in Vietnam’s aviation infrastructure sector, currently manages and operates 22 airports, including 10 international airports. It holds a near-monopoly position in the operation of civil airport infrastructure in Vietnam.

Illegal drone sightings cause delays, diversions at Da Nang airport

Multiple flights were forced to hold or divert after illegal drone activity was detected near Da Nang International Airport during the Lunar New Year (Tet) rush.

Vietnam Airlines adjusts operations at Lien Khuong airport from March

Vietnam Airlines will temporarily suspend all flights to and from Lien Khuong International Airport in Lam Dong province from March 4 to August 25, following the airport’s scheduled closure for runway and taxiway repairs.

Nearly 1,070 flights handled in single day at HCMC’s busiest airport

The Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday 2026 closed with a powerful surge of travelers returning to Ho Chi Minh City, propelling Tan Son Nhat International Airport into its busiest day in more than a decade.

Tan Son Nhat activates high-alert plan as flight numbers soar past 1,000 a day

Unprecedented air traffic ahead of Tet has forced Tan Son Nhat Airport to deploy maximum staffing and coordination to maintain smooth flight schedules.

Noi Bai, Tan Son Nhat airports expect record passenger volumes during Tet

Noi Bai International Airport and Tan Son Nhat International Airport are expected to handle record passenger volumes during the Tet (the Lunar New Year - the Year of the Horse), according to airport authorities.

Lien Khuong International Airport to close from March to August 2026 for repairs

Lien Khuong International Airport in Duc Trong commune in the central province of Lam Dong will be temporarily closed from March 4 to August 25, 2026, to facilitate runway and taxiway repair works.

Tan Son Nhat airport expected to handle over 1,000 flights per day during Tet

During the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City is expected to serve around 145,000 passengers per day, with an average of about 940 flights daily.