Vietnam plans to open seven new airports by 2030 as part of efforts to expand its aviation network and meet growing travel demand.
The new airports include Long Thanh, Gia Binh, Quang Tri, Phan Thiet, Sa Pa, Tho Chu and Thanh Son. Combined with upgrades and expansions at existing airports, the projects are expected to raise the country’s annual passenger handling capacity to as much as 220 million.
According to Vietnam’s Construction Ministry, the country aims to have 32 airports by 2030, comprising 15 international and 17 domestic airports. By 2050, three additional domestic airports are planned, bringing the total to 35.
Vietnam currently operates 22 airports, while five more are under construction. Expansion or upgrade plans have been approved for 14 airports, with planning underway for the remaining eight.
The ministry estimates that airport development between 2021 and 2030 will require investments of about 485 trillion dong (US$18.5 billion), with 55% expected to come from public funds and the rest from private investment.
Passenger traffic is projected to exceed 191 million annually by 2030, growing at an average rate of 9.7% per year, while air cargo throughput is expected to reach 3.75 million tonnes, with annual growth averaging 19.3%.
