Vietnam is a country located at the extreme end of Southeast Asia. This country is covered with extensive forests and rugged mountains, making it one of the favourite destinations for tourists. Therefore to make this uniquely beautiful place accessible to the people of other countries, airports in Vietnam are getting advanced.

Given below are some of the major airports in Vietnam:

There are more than 30 airports situated in Vietnam and the number of airports is increasing to improve connectivity for tourists.

Note: The services and other factors keep changing frequently. So, please verify all information before planning your trip.

1. Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), Ho Chi Minh

Tan Son Nhat International Airport is the busiest airport in Vietnam serving Ho Chi Minh City. This airport is located on the southeastern side of the county, only 8 km from the city centre. Inaugurated in the 1930s, this airport offers both domestic and international flights through airlines like Vietnam Airlines, VASCO, Pacific Airlines, etc.

• Address: Trường Sơn, Phường 2, Tân Bình, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
• ICAO Code: VVTS
• IATA Code: SGN
• Category: International Airport 
• Numbers of Terminals
  • Terminal 1 has two lounges and handles both arrivals and departures of all domestic flights to and from this airport.
  • Terminal 2 has five passenger lounges and handles all the international flights to and from this airport.
  • Terminal 3 is the new one, still under construction. Once it starts operating, it will handle the domestic flights to reduce the pressure of the first terminal.
• Services & Amenities Available
  • Car services
  • Restaurants and coffee shops
  • Medical services
  • Airport lounges
  • Duty-free shopping
  • Children’s play area

2. Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), Hanoi

Established in 1978, Noi Bai International Airport is located at a distance of 28 km away from the city centre. It is the second busiest Vietnam international airport and the sixth busiest in the world. Some of the main airlines operating in this airport are Vietnam Airlines, Vietravel Airlines, Bamboo Airways, etc.

• Address: Phú Minh, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, Vietnam
• ICAO Code: VVNB
• IATA Code: HAN
• Category: International Airport and Military Base
• Numbers of Terminals
  • Terminal 1 handles all domestic flights, including the arrivals and departures within this airport.
  • Terminal 2 or the new terminal was constructed in 2013. It handles all the international flights to and from this airport.
• Services & Amenities Available
  • Restaurants
  • Airport lounges
  • Medical assistance
  • Playroom and baby care facilities
  • Currency exchange
  • Duty-free shopping

3. Da Nang International Airport (DAD), Da Nang

Da Nang International Airport is notified as the third busiest international airport in Vietnam. Located only 3 km from the city centre, this airport is convenient and accessible for most. Inaugurated in the 1940s, this airport has undergone several expansions over the years.

• Address: 3642+5W Hải Châu District, Da Nang, Vietnam
• ICAO Code: VVDN
• IATA Code: DAD
• Category: International Airport and Military Base
• Number of Terminals
  • Terminal 1 is the old terminal which is responsible for dealing with all the domestic flights to and from this airport.
  • Terminal 2 is the new terminal that handles all the international flights from this airport.
• Services & Amenities Available
  • Medical assistance
  • Airport lounges
  • Baby care facilities
  • Lost and found facilities
  • Duty-free shopping

4. Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR), Cam Ranh

Inaugurated during the Vietnam War in the 1960s, Cam Ranh is the fourth busiest airport in Vietnam. It is 30 km from the city centre, and its runway is about 12 m above sea level. Other than serving as a public airport, it is also a military base with the name, Cam Ranh Air Base.

• Address: Nguyễn Tất Thành, Cam Hải Đông, Cam Lâm, Khánh Hòa, Vietnam
• ICAO Code: VVCR
• IATA Code: CXR
• Category: International Airport and Military Base
• Numbers of Terminals
  • Terminal 1 or the new terminal was constructed in 2009. With two aerobridges, it deals with all the domestic flights of this airport.
  • Terminal 2 has four aerobridges and ten boarding gates. It handles most international flights.
• Services & Amenities Available
  • Food court and eateries
  • Airport lounge area
  • Medical help centre
  • Duty-free shopping

5. Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC), Duong To

This international airport covers an area of almost 900 hectares and can accommodate 2.5 million passengers every year. Located about 9 km from the city centre, this airport started operating in 2012.

• Address: 5X7X+37V, Nguyễn Trường Tộ, Tổ 2, Phú Quốc, Kiên Giang 922271, Vietnam
• ICAO Code: VVPQ
• IATA Code: PQC
• Category: International Airport
• Number of Terminals: There is only a single terminal that is managing all international and domestic operations in this airport.
• Services & Amenities Available
  • Taxi and car services
  • Medical assistance
  • Food shacks
  • Duty-free shopping

6. Lien Khuong Airport (DLI), Lâm Đồng

This airport was inaugurated back in 1933, located 30 km away from Da Lat city centre. Aeroflot Russia had connecting flights with Vietnam, and it is suspected that they might have used this airport for military services between 1981 and 1989.

• Address: QL20, Liên Nghĩa, Đức Trọng, Lâm Đồng, Vietnam
• ICAO Code: VVDL
• IATA Code: DLI
• Category: International Airport
• Number of Terminals: This airport operates with a single terminal building, which was inaugurated in 2009. It handles all international and domestic flights.
• Services & Amenities Available
  • Restaurants and eateries
  • Medical services

7. Cà Mau Airport (CAH), Cà Mau

Located only 3 km from the city centre, this airport serves the Can Tho area. Inaugurated in 1962, it offers a wide range of flights through airlines like Bamboo Airways and Vietnam Airlines. The recent expansion projects contributed to an expansion of the runway so that it can handle about 300,000 passengers annually.

• Address: 93 Lý Thường Kiệt, Phường 6, Thành phố Cà Mau, Cà Mau, Vietnam
• ICAO Code: VVCM
• IATA Code: CAH
• Category: Domestic Airport
• Number of Terminals: This airport currently functions with its new terminal, which was constructed in 2003. It handles both passengers and cargo at this airport.
• Services & Amenities Available: Car rental services

8. Dong Hoi Airport (VDH), Quảng Bình

Inaugurated in 1930, this airport is conveniently located about 5 km from the city centre. It currently offers only domestic flights through airlines like Bamboo Airways, VietJet Air, Pacific Airlines, etc. Currently, it is awaiting an expansion of its runway to accommodate jumbo jets like Boeing 767.

• Address: GH6Q+WR4, Lộc Ninh, Đồng Hới, Quảng Bình, Vietnam
• ICAO Code: VVDH
• IATA Code: VDH
• Category: Domestic Airport
• Number of Terminals: This airport operates with a single terminal building, which was inaugurated in 2009. It handles all international and domestic flights.
• Services & Amenities Available
  • Medical assistance
  • Eatery options