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Vietnam moves to fast-track phase 2 of Long Thanh Airport as travel demand surges

Vietnam moves to fast-track phase 2 of Long Thanh Airport as travel demand surges

The Vietnamese government is moving to speed up phase 2 of Long Thanh International Airport, seeking the authority to self-approve the next feasibility study so construction can start earlier than planned as economic and air-travel growth outpace forecasts.
Two key roads leading to Long Thanh Airport near completion

Two key roads leading to Long Thanh Airport near completion

Long Thanh Airport's $1.3B lotus-shaped terminal races toward 2026 opening in new visuals

Long Thanh Airport's $1.3B lotus-shaped terminal races toward 2026 opening in new visuals

Vietnam's Party chief calls for policies to lure international carriers to Long Thanh Airport

Vietnam's Party chief calls for policies to lure international carriers to Long Thanh Airport

Party General Secretary To Lam is calling for rapid policy measures to draw international carriers to Long Thanh International Airport, aiming to elevate it into one of Southeast Asia's leading aviation hubs.
November 13, 2025 | 04:38 pm PT
Vietnam approves $1.45B plan to link Ho Chi Minh City and Long Thanh Airport

Vietnam approves $1.45B plan to link Ho Chi Minh City and Long Thanh Airport

Dong Nai Province has approved more than VND37 trillion (US$1.45 billion) in new bridge and road projects aimed at improving connections over 40 km between Ho Chi Minh City and Long Thanh International Airport.
November 11, 2025 | 04:00 am PT
Vietnam to shift all long-haul international flights to Long Thanh Airport by 2027

Vietnam to shift all long-haul international flights to Long Thanh Airport by 2027

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.
November 5, 2025 | 04:53 pm PT
Airport operator warns against delaying Long Thanh flight transfers, citing regional hub risk

Airport operator warns against delaying Long Thanh flight transfers, citing regional hub risk

The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV), the operator behind the massive Long Thanh International Airport project, has warned that delaying the transfer of flights from Tan Son Nhat will jeopardize the new facility's efficiency and undermine Vietnam's chance to establish a regional hub.
November 4, 2025 | 04:49 pm PT
Flight inspection for Long Thanh International Airport completed ahead of 2026 launch

Flight inspection for Long Thanh International Airport completed ahead of 2026 launch

Flight inspection, calibration, and procedure evaluation for Long Thanh International Airport were completed between Sept. 26 and Oct. 29, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam announced.
November 2, 2025 | 09:46 pm PT
Ho Chi Minh City proposes metro route linking Tan Son Nhat and Long Thanh airports

Ho Chi Minh City proposes metro route linking Tan Son Nhat and Long Thanh airports

Ho Chi Minh City has unveiled a proposal to build a new metro and railway connection linking Tan Son Nhat and Long Thanh airports, aiming to make airport transfers faster and more convenient.
October 22, 2025 | 07:32 pm PT
Vietnam Airlines demands gradual switch to new Long Thanh airport on aircraft shortage

Vietnam Airlines demands gradual switch to new Long Thanh airport on aircraft shortage

Vietnam Airlines has sought flexibility in shifting to Long Thanh International Airport, claiming it otherwise will need five additional aircraft to maintain its current schedule.
October 16, 2025 | 05:14 pm PT
Passengers at Vietnam's Long Thanh airport won't need to remove shoes or laptops at security

Passengers at Vietnam's Long Thanh airport won't need to remove shoes or laptops at security

Travelers at Vietnam's upcoming Long Thanh International Airport will breeze through security without having to remove shoes, laptops or liquids thanks to new scanners launching with trial operations on Dec. 19.
October 10, 2025 | 07:00 pm PT
International flights to only gradually shift from HCMC to mega Long Thanh airport

International flights to only gradually shift from HCMC to mega Long Thanh airport

After its opening next year, authorities will not move all international flights to Long Thanh International Airport from Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat and instead wait on connecting transport infrastructure.
September 29, 2025 | 01:25 am PT
Vietnam's ​$13B Long Thanh Airport begins first runway calibration flight

Vietnam's ​$13B Long Thanh Airport begins first runway calibration flight

The US$13.2-billion Long Thanh International Airport took a step closer to getting safety clearances on Sept. 26 with a Beechcraft B300 aircraft making a low-altitude run along the runway.
September 25, 2025 | 11:12 pm PT
Coteccons consortium wins $128M Long Thanh airport contract

Coteccons consortium wins $128M Long Thanh airport contract

A consortium led by Coteccons Construction has won the bid for a construction package worth VND3.38 trillion (US$128.1 million) at Long Thanh International Airport.
September 17, 2025 | 11:47 pm PT
ACV proposes air logistics hub at Long Thanh airport, inspired by Singapore Changi and Korea's Incheon

ACV proposes air logistics hub at Long Thanh airport, inspired by Singapore Changi and Korea's Incheon

The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) has proposed establishing an integrated air logistics center and non-tariff zone at Long Thanh International Airport in Dong Nai Province with the aim of turning it into a regional cargo gateway.
September 14, 2025 | 07:02 pm PT
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