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Ho Chi Minh City is prioritizing public transport links between Long Thành and Tan Son Nhat airports as the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) targets moving more than 90% of international flights from Tan Son Nhat to Long Thành by 2027. The shift has put inter-airport connectivity at the center of planning, with bus services and rail projects expected to support passenger transfers and reduce road congestion.
Bus solutions include 13 direct routes connecting Long Thành with Tan Son Nhat, major terminals, and key urban and tourist areas. An airport express bus service of roughly 46 km between the two airports is expected to meet transfer demand.
In addition, four existing bus routes along National Highway 51 will be redirected to Long Thành, creating a connected network from central Ho Chi Minh City, Ben Xe Mien Dong, Tan Son Nhat, and onward to Dong Nai.
The plan is designed for phased deployment to manage demand as Long Thành airport comes online.
Bus infrastructure at Long Thành airport is planned with five functional zones. This includes a 144-position parking yard for 45-seat buses and 24 charging points for electric buses, forming a foundation for greener public transport.
Road infrastructure to Long Thành is being completed through two links, T1 and T2, connecting the Ho Chi Minh City – Long Thành – Dau Giay Expressway and National Highway 51.
Strategic infrastructure projects are also advancing, including Beltway 3, Nhon Trach Bridge, and the Bien Hoa – Vung Tau Expressway, which are expected to be completed in 2026–2027. The expected effect is to reduce traffic pressure and enable more efficient public transport operations.
Beyond buses, rail connectivity is being developed to strengthen access to Long Thành airport.
Dong Nai Province proposes extending the Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien metro by about 41 km to Long Thành airport, with preliminary investment of over 60,200 billion VND. The route would begin from Tan Van, cross the Dong Nai River, run along National Highway 1 to Dong Nai’s new administrative center, then follow the Bien Hoa – Long Thanh rail corridor and Provincial Road 771 to connect directly to Long Thành airport.
The project would be implemented under a PPP structure, with the investor responsible for construction and the state budget handling land clearance. Total land use is estimated at about 192 ha, while compensation and resettlement are estimated at over 4.3 trillion VND. Implementation is expected from 2026 to 2030.
Dong Nai’s People’s Committee argues the project should use urgent mechanisms to align with Long Thành airport’s schedule, including direct contractor appointment and design–build execution to shorten timelines.
Ho Chi Minh City is also finalizing procedures to start the Thủ Thiêm – Long Thành metro in June 2026, creating another rail link directly to Long Thành airport.
Experts emphasize that achieving a 30-minute travel time depends on punctuality, convenient transfers, and a positive passenger experience—particularly for international travelers. In the short term, buses are expected to remain the key link between the two airports, while metro lines would gradually reduce reliance on private vehicles once completed.
Engineers note that shortening travel time to about 30 minutes is urgent, warning that if the system does not meet demand, resources may be wasted.
To attract passengers, planners say priority should be given to dedicated lanes and well-organized traffic. Buses are also expected to function as transfer hubs, connecting with metro lines and other transport modes.
Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai are expected to adopt a more flexible bus network, including smaller vehicles capable of reaching residential areas, and parking facilities at transfer points to encourage bus use.
High-quality bus services are described as including fewer stops, guaranteed travel times, luggage compartments, bilingual information, GPS, flight information boards at Long Thành airport, and integrated electronic ticketing.
Implementation momentum is expected to increase around the long-weekend period around April 30, with groundbreakings planned for the Ben Thanh – Thủ Thiêm metro and the Hồ Tràm – Long Thành expressway.
The Ben Thanh – Thủ Thiêm metro line is about 6 km underground and carries an investment of around 46.3 trillion VND. It will connect central Ho Chi Minh City with the Thủ Thiêm urban area and link to future metro lines.
The Hồ Tràm – Long Thành expressway is over 42 km, with four lanes and about 51 trillion VND in investment. It is designed to connect coastal tourism with Long Thành airport and strengthen industrial zones and port connectivity.
Overall, the combination of bus expansion, road upgrades, and metro development is expected to create a multi-modal transport network that improves Long Thành airport connectivity and supports higher utilization in the near term. Planners also argue that reducing travel time can lower logistics costs, boost regional competitiveness, and support economic development.
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