Long Thanh Airport set to put into commercial operation by June 2026

According to a plan, Long Thanh airport project  will be put into operation in two phases, starting from December this year, when its first phase of construction is completed.

The first phase of operation, expected to begin in December 2025, will involve technical flights to test and evaluate its entire infrastructure, before officially commencing commercial operations. The subsequent phase, starting from June 2026, will see the largest airport in Vietnam welcoming commercial flights.

Located in Long Thanh commune, southern Dong Nai province, approximately 40 km east of Ho Chi Minh City, Long Thanh International Airport is strategically positioned to alleviate pressure on the overloaded Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, thus meeting the increasing demand for passenger and cargo transportation by air in the country's southern region.

The new airport features two parallel runways, meeting international standards. This is considered a significant highlight, laying the foundation for Long Thanh to operate as a modern aviation hub.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has announced that all detailed information related to operations of the airport will be published in the AIP Supplement according to the AIRAC cycle, expected to take effect from June 11, 2026. This serves as an important basis for domestic and international airlines to plan their operations, ensuring safe and synchronized activities.

Additionally, the regulatory body emphasized that any changes related to this plan will be promptly updated and announced in subsequent Aeronautical Information Circulars to ensure transparency and facilitate aviation operators in proactively adjusting their activities.

The launch of Long Thanh International Airport will be not only significant for the aviation industry, but also a crucial milestone  in the country's transportation infrastructure development strategy. Once operational, Long Thanh is expected to become one of the international transit hubs in the region, thus contributing to elevating Vietnam's aviation status on the global map.