Vietnam is expected to have a total of 30 airports by 2030 to meet both domestic and international transport demand, under a national airport development master plan during the 2021-2030 period with a vision towards 2050, which was approved by the government on June 7.

This includes 14 international airports: Van Don, Cat Bi, Noi Bai, Tho Xuan, Vinh, Phu Bai, Da Nang, Chu Lai, Cam Ranh, Lien Khuong, Long Thanh, Tan Son Nhat, Can Tho, and Phu Quoc.

The remaining are domestic airports: Lai Chau, Dien Bien, Sa Pa, Na San, Dong Hoi, Quang Tri, Phu Cat, Tuy Hoa, Pleiku, Buon Ma Thuot, Phan Thiet, Rach Gia, Ca Mau, Con Dao, Thanh Son, and Bien Hoa.

Total investment to build and upgrade airports by 2030 is estimated at VND420 trillion ($17.7 billion), which will be sourced from the State budget and elsewhere.

By 2050, the country is expected to have 33 airports, including 14 international airports and 19 domestic airports.

Logistics centers will be set up around airports with cargo demand of more than 250,000 tons a year.