The Government requires reviewing and evaluating necessary conditions to bring Long Thanh International Airport phase 1 into operation before December 31, 2026.
ACV plans to commission the mega-airport in three distinct stages, with initial operations from December 2026 through March 2027 running at 6% to 10% of design capacity, handling 20 to 30 flights daily...
These three projects, with a total investment of nearly $460 million, will facilitate a transportation network linking the airport to industrial zones and seaports, while significantly boosting logistics development in the southern city.
According to the Airports Corporation of Vietnam, representatives from 34 carriers have already conducted site surveys and held working sessions to prepare for operations at the airport which is expected to open in December 2026.
Once completed, the expressway is expected to significantly reduce travel times and enhance accessibility to Ho Tram from Long Thanh International Airport and major urban centers.
The plan spans over 43,000 ha divided into five functional subdivisions, with the airport at its center acting as the "heart" of the entire urban area, facilitating massive flows of cargo and passengers.
The projected Cat Lai bridge will connect Long Thanh International Airport and Ho Chi Minh City, with investment capital estimated at VND18.8 trillion ($714.8 million).
During this initial phase, Long Thanh will accommodate charter and non-scheduled flights. Meanwhile, Tan Son Nhat will continue to operate only existing international routes and will not open new ones.