Vietnam airports serve over 110 million passengers in ten months as fleet expands
VOV.VN - Vietnam’s aviation market maintained its growth momentum during the ten-month period of 2026, with passenger traffic through airports exceeding 110 million, up over 10% year-on-year, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).
International passengers reached nearly 43 million, up more than 11%, while domestic travelers totaled nearly 68 million, representing an increase of over 9%. Air cargo throughput also maintained growth, reaching 1.6 million tonnes, up more than 9% compared to the same period in 2025.
In October alone, airports across the country served over 10 million passengers, up more than 11% year-on-year, with international traffic accounting for over 4 million passengers. Cargo volume surpassing 172,000 tonnes, up more than 3%.
Vietnamese carriers transported over 50 million passengers during the reviewed period, up more than 7% year-on-year. This total included over 16 million international passengers and nearly 34 million domestic passengers. Cargo transport by domestic airlines reached nearly 388,000 tonnes.
Alongside market growth, the nation's commercial fleet expanded. As of October 15, 2026, 261 aircraft were registered under Vietnamese nationality, an increase of 26 planes compared to 2025.
Vietjet and Vietnam Airlines operate the majority of the national fleet, holding a combined 201 aircraft. Vietjet leads with 107 aircraft, while flag carrier Vietnam Airlines operates 94 aircraft.
Vietnam’s three largest airports post strong gains in Asia-Pacific air connectivity
VOV.VN - Three major Vietnamese airports - Tan Son Nhat, Noi Bai and Da Nang - have been recognised among the airports posting the strongest connectivity improvements in their respective traffic-size categories.
