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Vinh Airport to resume operations on December 19

After months of suspension for infrastructure upgrades, Vinh Airport in Nghe An is scheduled to reopen and welcome its first flight on December 19.

Inside Long Thanh’s lotus-shaped terminal: Vietnam’s $5 billion aviation gateway

Shaped like a blooming lotus, Long Thanh Airport’s terminal nears completion with thousands of workers racing to meet the December 19 milestone.

Vietnam to have 33 airports by 2030

Vietnam is set to have 33 airports with a total capacity of 297 million passengers by 2030, according to a newly adjusted master plan from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Da Lat airport to close for six months next year for repairs, upgrades

The Lien Khuong International Airport in Da Lat is planned to be temporarily closed from March 4 next year until September 1 to repair the runway and taxiway, according to the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV).

Three global firms vie to design Gia Binh International Airport terminal

Vietnam’s Gia Binh International Airport project has captured global attention as architectural powerhouses Gensler, SOM, and Nikken Sekkei present cutting-edge designs for a future-ready passenger terminal.

Northern Vietnam’s largest airport begins early construction

Gia Binh Airport, set to surpass even Noi Bai in scale, has begun land clearance and early-stage groundwork.

Vietnam plans $7.8bil. Gia Binh airport to ease Noi Bai congestion

On the afternoon of November 6, during its 51st session, the National Assembly Standing Committee reviewed the government’s investment proposal for the Gia Binh International Airport project.

Long-haul international flights to shift to Long Thanh Airport

The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) has announced plans to gradually transfer international flight operations from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Long Thanh International Airport.

Flight inspection for Long Thanh int’l airport completed ahead of 2026 launch

The second phase of testing, conducted October 26-29, verified the synchronisation and performance of advanced surveillance systems.

HCM City, Dong Nai propose integrated metro system to connect major airports

The two localities are joining forces on key infrastructure projects to prepare for Long Thanh International Airport’s 2026 opening.

'King of luxury' linked firm hit by rising competition at Tan Son Nhat

The airport services company linked to luxury tycoon Jonathan Hanh Nguyen saw a major quarterly profit decline.

Vietnam to launch automated airport check-in with VNeID integration

Vietnam to implement biometric airport check-in via VNeID in December 2025.

Flooding disrupts flight operations at Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport

Due to heavy rain brought by Typhoon Matmo (Storm No. 11) on the morning of October 7, several auxiliary areas at Noi Bai International Airport experienced localized flooding.

Three major airports to face direct impact from Storm Matmo

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has announced that three airports - Van Don, Cat Bi, and Noi Bai - will be directly impacted by Storm Matmo.

Vietnam to move all international flights to Long Thanh Airport by 2030

The Civil Aviation Authority has proposed shifting all international air traffic to Long Thanh Airport post-2030 in a two-phase plan.

First calibration flight lands at Vietnam’s mega airport Long Thanh

A calibration aircraft approached Long Thanh’s runway this morning, marking a milestone ahead of its official launch.

Ca Mau airport to close for upgrade

Ca Mau Airport will be closed from 7:00 am on October 30, 2025, to 11:59 pm on October 31, 2026, to implement a major expansion and upgrade project.

PM demands review of Long Thanh and Tan Son Nhat airport strategies

The Prime Minister has tasked the Ministry of Construction with investigating and responding to public concerns about how Vietnam's two largest airports should be utilized.

Thunderstorms force 30 flights to circle, 5 diverted from Noi Bai

Severe weather at Noi Bai reduced visibility to just 300 meters, forcing dozens of flights to delay or divert.

Long Thanh vs Tan Son Nhat: A national opportunity or logistical risk?

Vietnam debates the future of air travel as infrastructure, policy, and public opinion clash over the role of two major airports.