Can Long Thanh Airport fly without faster links to Ho Chi Minh City ?
With Long Thanh International Airport expected to open by early next year, or even as soon as December, readers are voicing a key concern: how travelers will get there quickly from Ho Chi Minh City.
Tan Son Nhat’s T3 Terminal faces pickup woes despite modern design
Despite its modern and spacious design, the newly inaugurated T3 Terminal at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City — a VND11 trillion (US$419.4 million) project — is facing several issues related to passenger pickup, more than…
Vietnam’s new mega airport could replace Tan Son Nhat for all international flights from 2026
When Long Thanh International Airport opens in 2026, southern Vietnam’s air travel map could be redrawn, with officials debating whether the new US$13-billion hub in Dong Nai Province should replace Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat for all international…
Boeing jet abandoned at Hanoi airport proposed for aviation training use
Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction has proposed repurposing a long-abandoned Boeing aircraft at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi as a training model for aviation students instead of auctioning it off.
New airport near Hanoi sees capacity increased to 50 million passengers a year
Gia Binh International Airport, under construction in the northern Bac Ninh Province, will have a capacity of 50 million passengers a year and four runways.
PM urges Vietnam’s largest airport project Long Thanh to receive first flight on Dec 19
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Aug. 2 reiterated that Long Thanh International Airport must be completed to receive its first flight on Dec. 19, 2025 and begin commercial operations in early 2026.
Vietnam’s two largest airports rated low for on-time performance
Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat, Vietnam’s two largest airports, have been rated poorly for on-time performance in this year’s « World’s Best Airports 2025 » ranking.
Ho Chi Minh City airport rolls out facial recognition for faster check-in
Tan Son Nhat International Airport has launched facial recognition check-in at the new domestic terminal T3, allowing passengers to breeze through security in minutes using the VNeID app.
Da Lat airport to close for upgrade in March 2026
The temporary closure for runway upgrades of Lien Khuong International Airport, the main gateway to resort hill town Da Lat, has been postponed to March 2026 from November this year.
Proposed transport options for passenger access to under-construction Long Thanh Airport in southern Vietnam
The under-construction Long Thanh International Airport, located in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam, is scheduled to begin operations in December 2026, so planning transport solutions for passenger access to the airport is a critical task.
Fearing 5-hour drive from HCMC center to new Long Thanh airport
Many travelers will hesitate to fly from the new Long Thanh airport if it takes several hours to get there from Ho Chi Minh City center, according to reader comments.
Vietnam Airlines to move all domestic flights to Ho Chi Minh City airport’s new terminal this week
Vietnam Airlines will move all remaining domestic flights to Terminal T3 at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City starting Saturday, officials announced on Wednesday.
Vietnam plans to buy airport in Kazakhstan
Vietnam is considering expanding its presence in Kazakhstan’s aviation sector through the potential acquisition or trust management of a local airport, according to recent statements by Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin, Azernews reports.
Vietnam pilots biometric boarding at Tan Son Nhat Airport’s new terminal
Vietnam has launched a pilot program for electronic identification and biometric boarding at Terminal 3 of Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.
Tips for passengers arriving at Vietnam’s largest domestic terminal at Tan Son Nhat Airport
Vietnam’s largest domestic terminal, T3 at Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat Airport, opened on Thursday and is set for full operation by April 30. Here are some tips for passengers to avoid confusion at the new terminal.
T3 terminal at Tan Son Nhat Airport to begin trial operations next month
The VND11 trillion (US$431 million) T3 terminal at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City is set to begin trial operations next month, with construction completed two months ahead of schedule, airport authorities confirmed.
Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet to move HCMC domestic flights to new terminal from May
Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air will shift their domestic operations to the new T3 terminal at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City from May, airport authorities announced Thursday.
Confirmed road to connect Gia Binh airport with Hanoi, future metro line in discussion
Hanoi has issued a decision to build a road connecting the city with Gia Binh Airport in neighboring Bac Ninh Province while studying a plan to develop a metro line between the locations.
Vietnam’s Can Tho airport sees declining passenger traffic due to limited air routes
Despite having a designed capacity of 3-5 million passengers per year, Can Tho International Airport in the namesake city handled only 1.3 million passengers in 2024, with just seven domestic and two international routes still in operation.
Vietnam’s Tay Ninh needs $186mn for first phase of proposed airport
The People’s Committee of Tay Ninh Province in southern Vietnam has preliminarily estimated the total cost for the first phase of the proposed Tay Ninh airport construction at around VND4.73 trillion (US$186 million), with an annual capacity of one million…
$3.4B sought for metro line linking Thu Duc with Dong Nai
Consultants have proposed a 48-kilometer metro line connecting Thu Duc City in Ho Chi Minh City to Long Thanh District in the neighboring Dong Nai Province, with a total investment of VND84.752 trillion (US$3.42 billion).
Over $34 mn allocated for airport expansion in Vietnam’s Ca Mau
Ca Mau Province, southern Vietnam plans to allocate over VND860 billion (US$34.9 million) to expand and upgrade its airport in order to accommodate larger aircraft like Airbus A320s and the equivalents.
Long Thanh Airport to welcome first commercial flights in 2026
Long Thanh Airport, slated to be Vietnam’s largest once completed, is set to receive its first commercial flights in September 2026, according to the project’s main investor.
Finish Long Thanh Airport six months early
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered the Airports Corporation of Vietnam to speed up construction of the Long Thanh Airport so it can be wrapped-up six months ahead of schedule.
659 flights delayed at HCMC airport as holiday approaches
659 flights were delayed in Ho Chi Minh City on the first three days of February as travel demand surged ahead of Tet, Vietnam’s biggest holiday season.
Vietnam : Fog causing transport disruptions, flight diversions at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi
Fog causing transport disruptions, flight delays at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam, Feb. 2. Confirm flights.