Navigating The Skies: A Comprehensive Guide To Airports In Vietnam

With a total of 22 airports, Vietnam has got your travel needs covered. There are 12 bustling international airports and 10 friendly domestic hubs, all playing crucial roles in keeping your skies connected. This comprehensive guide provides valuable insights into the airports in Vietnam. 

Types of airport in Vietnam

Airports in Vietnam are divided into 2 types:

• Civil airports: Our country currently has about 12 international airports and 10 domestic airports to meet the needs of normal flights. Civilian airports also have a section dedicated to military operations and dual-use - military operations when necessary.
• Military airports: These airports are solely for air defense training purposes and are managed by the Ministry of Defense. There are currently 14 military airports of this type in Vietnam.

List of airports in Vietnam

Embarking on a journey through Vietnam's vibrant skies, this list presents an array of airports in Vietnam, each with its unique charm and significance. 

International airports

Currently, Vietnam has about 12 international airports, with five of the most important being Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi) and Da Nang International Airport (Da Nang), Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City), Van Don International Airport (Quang Ninh) and Phu Quoc International Airport (Kien Giang).

• Noi Bai Airport (HAN): is the most important and largest airport in Vietnam's northwestern region. The Noi Bai airport is located in the Soc Son district of Hanoi, 35 kilometers from the city center.
• Noi Bai airport has a service capacity of 16-25 million passengers per year, with modern invested facilities such as duty-free stalls, phone charging areas, sleeping boxes, free water plants, and so on.
• Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): is located on Truong Sa Street in Ho Chi Minh City's Ward 2, Tan Binh District. In terms of area, terminal capacity, and passenger traffic, this is Vietnam's largest international airport.

The hustle and bustle of the international airports in Vietnam

• Da Nang International Airport (DAD): is located on Duy Tan Street in the Hoa Thuan Tay Ward of the Hai Chau District. This is Vietnam's third-largest airport, covering an area of 842ha.
• International Airport Van Don (VDO), which has been in operation since 2018, is regarded as Vietnam's first private airport. Van Don International Airport, located 60 kilometers from Ha Long City and adjacent to the Van Don - Mong Cai - Ha Long highway, has a favorable location and long-term development potential not only domestically but also internationally.
• Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC): is the third international airport in the South, and it is modern and well-built. Phu Quoc airport, located in Duong To commune, Phu Quoc city, Kien Giang province, serves an important role in connecting tourism, transforming Phu Quoc island into a key economic, cultural, and tourist center in Vietnam.

The remaining international airports are:

• Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) - Hai Phong
• Vinh International Airport (VII) - Nghe An
• Phu Bai International Airport (HUI) - Hue
• Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR) - Khanh Hoa
• Lien Khuong International Airport (DLI) - Lam Dong
• Phu Cat International Airport (UIH) - Binh Dinh
• Can Tho International Airport (VCA) - Can Tho
• Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC) - Kien Giang
• Long Thanh International Airport (under construction) - Dong Nai

The scenery of the airplanes on the runway

Domestic airports

The domestic airport in Vietnam is much smaller than the international airports mentioned above. Domestic travel is the main focus, with no international routes.

• Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) - Dien Bien
• Tho Xuan Airport (THD) - Thanh Hoa
• Dong Hoi Airport (VDH) - Quang Binh
• Chu Lai Airport (VCL) - Quang Nam
• Tuy Hoa Airport (TBB) - Phu Yen
• Pleiku Airport (PXU) - Gia Lai
• Buon Ma Thuot Airport (BMV) - Dak Lak
• Rach Gia Airport (VKG) - Kien Giang
• Ca Mau Airport (CAH) - Ca Mau
• Con Dao Airport (VCS) - Ba Ria - Vung Tau

Domestic airports help make travel within the country faster

Military airports

Currently, there are about 14 airports in Vietnam that serve military purposes. Vietnam's military airports include the following:

• Vung Tau Airport (Ba Ria - Vung Tau): Exploration, oil and gas services
• Kep Airport (Bac Giang): Military
• Phu Giao Airport (Binh Duong): Military (reserve)
• Phuoc Binh Airport (Binh Phuoc): Military (reserve)
• Bien Hoa Airport (Dong Nai): Military
• Nuoc Trong Bay (Dong Nai): Military (reserve)
• Kien An Airport (Hai Phong): Military
• Hoa Lac (Hanoi): Military
• Gia Lam Airport (Hanoi): Military
• Anh Son Airport (Nghe An): Military (reserve)
• Thanh Son Airport (Ninh Thuan): Military grade 1
• Yen Bai Airport (Yen Bai): Military
• Truong Sa Airport (Khanh Hoa): Military
• Nuoc Man Airport (Da Nang): Military

Casa C-295M Aircraft of Vietnam People's Air Force

Vietnam's extensive network of 22 airports not only facilitates seamless domestic travel but also serves as crucial gateways connecting the nation to the world. Let's plan your journey to Vietnam and experience the warmth and richness of Vietnam firsthand.