Tag: Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Chinese nationals prosecuted over 18,000 smuggled cigarette packs
VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City police have initiated legal proceedings against and detained four Chinese nationals for allegedly transporting 17,930 packs of smuggled cigarettes through Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.
227 defendants stand trial in flight attendants-related drug trafficking case
The People’s Court of Ho Chi Minh City on August 17 opened the first-instance trial of 227 defendants in a drug trafficking case expanded from the March 2023 case involving four female flight attendants who were unwittingly used to transport drugs through Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Kites ground flights at Tan Son Nhat as aviation authority calls for UAV controls
Tan Son Nhat International Airport was forced to suspend take-off and landing operations for about 13 minutes on August 13 after three large, illuminated kites were found flying at an altitude of about 400m near the airfield, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has confirmed.
73 flights directly affected by UAV sightings at Tan Son Nhat int’l airport
The appearance of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) near Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City on August 11 directly affected 73 flights, with many forced to circle or divert to alternate airports, according to the Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation (VATM).
Vietnam to roll out pre-arrival information system nationwide
The Immigration Department under the Ministry of Public Security will roll out nationwide the Pre-arrival Information (PAI) system, an online platform allowing international passengers to submit travel-related information before entering Vietnam.
Online declaration required for certain arrivals at Tan Son Nhat Airport
The Vietnam Immigration Department under the Ministry of Public Security has rolled out a mandatory online declaration requirement for specific groups of passengers entering Vietnam via Tan Son Nhat International Airport, part of efforts to modernise immigration management and enhance service quality.
Dong Nai deports 47 foreign nationals for immigration violations
VOV.VN - The Immigration Department of Dong Nai Provincial Police, in coordination with relevant agencies, has deported 47 foreign nationals for serious violations of Vietnam’s residency regulations.
Noi Bai and Da Nang airports rise in global top 100 rankings
VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Noi Bai and Da Nang International Airports have improved their positions in the 2026 world’s top 100 airports ranking, compiled by UK-based aviation consultancy Skytrax.
Tan Son Nhat airport sets new passenger record on sixth day of Tet holiday
Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City handled nearly 180,000 passengers on February 22, the sixth day of the Lunar New Year - the Year of the Horse, setting a new record and far exceeding the projected peak of 165,000.
Entry screening tightened to prevent Nipah virus ahead of Tet 2026
VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City authorities have ordered mandatory remote temperature screening for all incoming passengers at border checkpoints in an effort to detect and prevent the possible spread of the Nipah virus, ensuring public safety during the coming 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.