Hanoi studies direct railway connection to Gia Binh International Airport

Vietnamese authorities are researching transportation connectivity for the upcoming Gia Binh International Airport. During a meeting on October 29, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc emphasized the need for integrated planning to avoid isolated investments and ensure seamless connections between the airport and the capital, Hanoi.

The Gia Binh International Airport is projected to handle 30 million passengers and 1.6 million tons of cargo annually by 2030, increasing to 50 million passengers and 2.5 million tons of cargo by 2050. To meet this demand, officials are evaluating road, urban rail, national rail, and inter-regional rail options connecting the airport to Hanoi, the Capital Ring Road 4, Hai Phong, and Quang Ninh.

Hanoi is specifically considering extending Urban Railway Line 8 through Bac Ninh to reach the airport. While Hanoi and Bac Ninh have reached a basic agreement on the connection direction, current studies suggest passengers might still need to transfer between lines to reach central Hanoi. The city is looking into hiring independent consultants to review routes and forecast passenger traffic.