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ACV has reported a plan to transfer operating responsibilities between Tan Son Nhat and Long Thành airports. Accordingly, ACV has hired the Incheon Airport consortium—operator of Incheon International Airport in South Korea—to conduct an operational trial program, expected to run from September to November 2026.
As of mid-April, bidding packages have mobilized a sufficient team of leaders, engineers, and supervisory consultants. Construction machinery and equipment have also been gathered on site. After the Lunar New Year holidays, the number of workers has increased to about 8,457 people.
ACV said it is reviewing and renegotiating contracts with contractors and consulting units to adjust the schedule to reflect on-the-ground conditions, with the goal of completing Long Thành airport construction no later than September. After that, the airport is expected to begin commercial operations in Q4 2026.
ACV’s overall assessment indicates that the technical operation target for September and commercial operation by year-end are feasible. However, project progress remains affected by external factors such as the Middle East conflict, which impacts supply chains and construction deployment, as well as internal bottlenecks that need to be resolved promptly.
Alongside construction, ACV has begun preparations for airport operation on multiple fronts. Since September 2025, ACV established the Long Thành International Airport Branch to manage and operate. Sub-units such as cargo services and fueling services have also been set up to handle specialized components.
In operation, ACV signed a consulting contract with Incheon Airport (South Korea) to implement the ORAT program (handover and airport operation trial). To date, the first two phases have been completed. The unit is currently implementing the operation trial phase, with plans to conduct three test rounds in September, October, and November this year.
ACV proposes a two-step transfer plan aimed at moving most international activities to Long Thành.
Phase 1 (from 1/12/2026 to 27/3/2027) will transfer all long-haul international flights, including cargo, from Tan Son Nhat to Long Thành. This is expected to account for about 19% of international passenger traffic in the Ho Chi Minh City area.
Phase 2 (from 28/3/2027 to the end of 2030) will continue transferring remaining international flights, excluding routes under 1,000 km operated by Vietnamese airlines. The goal is to reach over 90% of international passenger volume as early as 2027.
After 2030, all routine international flights will be moved to Long Thành. Tan Son Nhat will primarily handle domestic flights and some non-scheduled international charters.
Under this direction, Long Thành is expected to gradually become the international transit hub for the Ho Chi Minh City region, consistent with the aviation development plan. ACV said it is continuing to work with consulting units to finalize the trial, handover plan, and forecasted volume. Once the operating split between the two airports is approved by competent authorities, the parties will implement the plan in a coordinated manner to ensure efficient operations.
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