After years of construction, Long Thanh International Airport in Vietnam aims to open its doors in 2026. Located in Ho Chi Minh City, it is set to become Vietnam’s largest airport.
The new building is located on 5,000 hectares of land in Long Thanh, and is aiming to eventually welcome as many as 100 million passengers a year. This puts it on par with huge airports in Dubai and Dallas. The airport is set to have three terminals and four runways, at a total cost of VND336 trillion (£9.5billion).
The main concourse will have an 82m glass roof in the shape of a lotus flower.
It is expected to replace the current Tan Son Nhat International Airport, with international flights being moved over.
It is further out than its predecessor, being around 40km from the centre of Ho Chi Minh City
The new airport would also reduce transfer times between airports, which can take up to five hours.
There are already plans for a fourth terminal, which is hoped to be built by 2035.
Another planned expansion is set to occur on the motorway that connects to the city, as well as a new metro line and high speed train.
The Asian country’s popularity has increased a lot in recent years, with it now being considered to be one of the most budget-friendly travel destinations.
During 2025, arrivals in the country reached 10.7 million, which was a 21% rise from the same period in 2024, according to Market Research Vietnam.
