Saturday, 18:09, 31/08/2024

Airports and bus stations crowded on first day of national holiday

VOV.VN - Large crowds formed at Noi Bai International Airport and many bus stations around the capital on August 31 as people flocked to tourist destinations across the country to enjoy the four-day National Day holiday.

airports and bus stations crowded on first day of national holiday picture 1 — The first day of the four-day National Day holiday sees Noi Bai International Airport busier than usual, receiving 95,000 arrivals and 557 flights on August 31.

airports and bus stations crowded on first day of national holiday picture 2 — Noi Bai International Airport is expected to welcome about 338,000 passengers with nearly 2,100 flights during the four-day National Day holiday, an increase of 11% compared to normal days.

airports and bus stations crowded on first day of national holiday picture 3 — The transport hub is one of the nation’s largest airports and has made plans to ensure the best services possible for passengers passing through during the holiday from August 31 to September 3.

airports and bus stations crowded on first day of national holiday picture 4 — Noi Bai International Airport has co-operated with local airlines and ground handling companies to closely follow the flight plan to ensure its best service to passengers during peak hours.

airports and bus stations crowded on first day of national holiday picture 5 — Check-in staff are busy serving customers.

airports and bus stations crowded on first day of national holiday picture 6 — The peak day on September 3 is forecast to cater to over 96,000 passengers, including nearly 35,000 foreigners, as well as 238 international flights and 331 domestic ones.

airports and bus stations crowded on first day of national holiday picture 7 — Following a directive from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, the airport will implement enhanced aviation security measures at Level 1, whilst proactively preparing for peak service during the National Day holiday.

airports and bus stations crowded on first day of national holiday picture 8 — Meanwhile, tens of thousands of passengers gathered at bus stations on August 31 as they depart Hanoi and travel to the countryside for the national holiday.

airports and bus stations crowded on first day of national holiday picture 9 — Starting on August 31, people living in the capital will enjoy a four-day break. Many of them choose to return to their hometowns or go on vacation.

airports and bus stations crowded on first day of national holiday picture 10 — At Giap Bat bus station, thousands of passengers, including children, gather to buy tickets and prepare to go back to their hometowns.

airports and bus stations crowded on first day of national holiday picture 11 — Passengers wait for their buses at Giap Bat Bus Station.

VOV

Vietnam’s first win at VTV International Women’s Volleyball Cup

Photos

Vietnam’s first win at VTV International Women’s Volleyball Cup

VOV

Vietnam’s first win at VTV International Women’s Volleyball Cup

Photos

Vietnam’s first win at VTV International Women’s Volleyball Cup

Top 10 destinations across northern region for National Day holiday

Photos

Top 10 destinations across northern region for National Day holiday

Photos

Hanoi undergoes makeover ahead of National Day celebrations

Photos

Party leader chairs working session with Standing Board of Central Military Commission

Party and State leaders pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh on National Day

Photos

Party and State leaders pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh on National Day