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Vietnam Long Thanh Airport development
Overview
Vietnam continues to advance the Long Thanh International Airport project, targeting full commercial operation by late December 2026. Construction progress has accelerated, with essential works under component project 3 reaching approximately 86% completion. The passenger terminal is transitioning toward operational readiness through a “paperless journey” model, utilizing biometric technology, facial recognition, and a high-speed automated baggage handling system.
The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) has announced that the airport is projected to begin commercial operations at 0:00 on December 24, 2026. During this initial phase, the facility is expected to handle a maximum of 366 flights per week, comprising 322 domestic and 44 international flights. Major carriers, including Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air, are planning routes to connect the hub to Hanoi and other economic centers. Infrastructure testing is underway for the jet fuel supply system, which includes six storage tanks with a total capacity of 36,000 cubic meters.
To support passenger transit, authorities are focusing on road connectivity, such as the Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay expressway, as rail links will not be operational during the early stages. To ensure these targets are met, the Ministry of Construction has issued directives for the ACV to submit operational plans by November 15, 2026. The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam is tasked with reviewing these plans by November 18 to facilitate a formal readiness review. Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc has previously emphasized that relevant ministries and local authorities will be held accountable if delays occur.
Entities
Long Thanh International Airport · Airports Corporation of Vietnam · Pham Gia Túc · Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam · Ho Chi Minh City
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 8 SOURCES] ACV expects commercial operations at Long Thành International Airport to begin around December 24, 2026.
- [● 6 SOURCES] During the first phase, the airport expects a maximum of 366 flights per week.
- [● 5 SOURCES] Out of 16 main construction packages for the airport, 12 are meeting progress requirements.
- [● 5 SOURCES] Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc ordered the acceleration of construction to ensure safety before operations begin.
- [● 4 SOURCES] The airport's first phase will operate the West Wing and central terminal area from December 2026 to March 2027.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Approximately 18,000 billion VND in payment documents are currently facing processing difficulties.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam proposed a new completion deadline of December 23 for six projects at Long Thành Airport. cafef.vn · www.vietnamplus.vn · kevesko.vn
- [● 2 SOURCES] Four of the six priority projects have not yet completed basic construction. cafef.vn · kevesko.vn
- [● 2 SOURCES] Project delays are caused by labor shortages, material shortages, and fluctuating fuel prices. cafef.vn · kevesko.vn
- [● 2 SOURCES] Two projects, catering service number 2 and ground technical service number 2, have completed basic construction. cafef.vn · kevesko.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The HCM City - Long Thanh expressway expansion project is being widened from 4 to 8-10 lanes.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Long Thanh airport project has a total investment of nearly 99,000 billion VND.
Timeline
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesVietnam Ministry of Construction sets deadlines for Long Thanh Airport preparation
Vietnam's Ministry of Construction has set strict deadlines for ACV and the Civil Aviation Authority to finalize operational plans for the first phase of Long Thanh International Airport.
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[BUSINESS] 8 sourcesLong Thành International Airport faces project delays
Six service projects at Long Thành International Airport face delays due to material shortages and logistics, prompting government directives to accelerate construction for a 2026 opening.
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesLong Thanh International Airport scheduled to begin operations in December 2026
Long Thanh International Airport is set to begin operations on December 24, 2026, with an initial capacity of 366 weekly flights and a focus on developing critical road connectivity.
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[BUSINESS] 10 sourcesLong Thanh International Airport set to begin operations in December 2026
Long Thanh International Airport is scheduled to begin commercial operations on December 24, 2026, initially handling up to 366 weekly flights including domestic and international routes.
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesLong Thanh Airport to implement paperless biometric travel
Long Thanh Airport will launch with a paperless biometric system, using facial recognition and VNeID integration to streamline check-in, security, and boarding processes.
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesLong Thanh International Airport to undergo navigation system calibration
Long Thanh International Airport will undergo navigation system and runway lighting calibration from October 11 to 19, 2026, as the project prepares for commercial operations.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesLong Thanh International Airport advances toward trial operations
Long Thanh International Airport enters trial operation preparation, featuring a complex 5,300-ton lotus-shaped roof lifted by 56 hydraulic jacks.
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[BUSINESS] 13 sourcesLong Thanh International Airport targets December 2026 commercial launch
Long Thanh International Airport aims to begin commercial operations on December 24, 2026, with initial phases focusing on domestic and short-haul flights before reaching full capacity in late 2027.
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[BUSINESS] 5 sourcesLong Thanh International Airport sets passenger service fees
Long Thanh International Airport will implement passenger service fees of 25 USD for international and 90,909 VND for domestic flights starting October 1, 2026.
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[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesLong Thanh International Airport terminal enters equipment installation phase
The Long Thanh International Airport terminal is undergoing rapid equipment installation, with the passenger terminal construction package reaching over 77% completion as of September 2026.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesLong Thanh International Airport construction enters final sprint
Construction at Long Thanh International Airport is accelerating, with major packages like runways and fuel systems nearing 100% completion as the passenger terminal enters critical installation phases.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesDong Nai to auction hundreds of hectares for urban development
Dong Nai authorities are planning auctions for hundreds of hectares of land to support urban and service development, including 90 hectares for the Long Thanh International Airport project.
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesLong Thanh International Airport construction reaches 80% output value
Vietnam's major international airport project in Dong Nai has reached 80% output value, with over 7,100 workers currently constructing the high-tech passenger terminal.
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[BUSINESS] 9 sourcesVietnam infrastructure projects accelerate construction during National Day holiday
Vietnam's major infrastructure projects, including Long Thanh International Airport and Phu Cat Airport, are maintaining continuous construction through the National Day holiday to meet critical deadlines.
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[BUSINESS] 5 sourcesLong Thanh International Airport construction progress under strict oversight
Vietnam's Civil Aviation Authority Director General has ordered strict oversight of Long Thanh International Airport's construction progress to prevent delays in the national key project.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesLong Thanh International Airport draws interest from ANA and Korean Air
Long Thanh Airport, set to open commercially in Dec 2026, was inspected by ANA and Korean Air, which are evaluating passenger and cargo services and see the hub as a key regional logistics centre.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesVietnam Airports Corp cuts 2,300 jobs as Long Thanh airport nears opening
Vietnam Airports Corp cut over 2,300 staff, saving ~1.9 trn VND, while posting a 6,700 trn VND profit and keeping Long Thanh airport on track for a September trial and December commercial launch.
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[BUSINESS] 5 sourcesLong Thanh Airport in Vietnam prepares for test flights as terminal construction nears completion
Long Thanh Airport’s passenger terminal is 80% complete, with key systems installed. ACV aims for test flights Sep‑Nov 2026 and commercial launch in Dec 2026, while VATM finalises flight‑operation systems.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesVietnam Airports Corp invests 39.5 trillion VND in Long Thanh Airport
Vietnam Airports Corp (ACV) invested 39.5 trillion VND in Phase 1 of Long Thanh International Airport, accounting for 94 % of its unfinished assets, while reporting record Q2 profit and preparing Phase 2 to cap
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesVietnam pushes urgent metro extension to Long Thanh International Airport
Vietnam’s deputy prime minister approved an urgent 44.5 km metro extension from Ho Chi Minh City to Long Thanh Airport, to be built via PPP and completed by year‑end.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesVietnam expands airport capacity with Long Thanh International Airport project
Vietnam pushes major airport upgrades, including the massive Long Thanh project for 100 million passengers, to boost trade, tourism and its regional aviation hub status.
Sources
baocalitoday.com · baogiaothong.vn · baolaocai.vn · baoxaydung.vn · biz.cafef.vn · cafebiz.vn · cafef.vn · doanhnghiephoinhap.vn · doanhnghieptiepthi.vn · dongnai.gov.vn · erzsebetter.hu · es.vietnamplus.vn · fr.vietnamplus.vn · htv.vn · kenh14.vn · kevesko.vn · kienthuc.net.vn · mekongasean.vn · nhandan.vn · phunuvietnam.vn · soha.vn · sputniknews.vn · thanhnien.vn · thelevisalazer.com · thoibaonganhang.vn · thuonghieusanpham.vn · thuysanvietnam.com.vn · tienphong.vn · tudonghoangaynay.vn · tuoitre.vn · vietnaminsider.vn · vietnamplus.vn · vir.com.vn · vtv.vn
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