Noi Bai International Terminal T2 inaugurated.

On the morning of December 19th, at the T2 Passenger Terminal area, the Vietnam Airports Corporation (ACV) held the inauguration ceremony for the expansion project of the T2 International Passenger Terminal.

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh and other delegates perform the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Photo: Le Dong/VNA.

The project commenced in May 2024, and after just over 18 months of construction, it ensured absolute safety for hundreds of flights operating daily while the construction was underway.

The inauguration of this project at this time is particularly significant, promptly relieving the pressure of overcrowding at the largest airport gateway in the North before the peak Tet holiday and the 2026 tourist season. The project increases the total floor area of ​​the terminal by over 200,000 m2, raising its operating capacity from 10 million to 15 million passengers per year (and potentially up to 18 million passengers per year), and enhancing operational capacity with the number of boarding gates increasing from 17 to 30 and the number of jet bridges from 14 to 27, meeting the growing demand for international air transport.

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh listens as Mr. Nguyen Duc Hung, Deputy General Director of ACV, introduces the expanded space of Terminal 2 at Noi Bai International Airport. Photo: Le Dong/TTXVN

Beyond simply expanding infrastructure, the expanded T2 passenger terminal also marks a significant step in ACV's digital transformation strategy.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh experiences using the self-bag drop-off system at the airport. Photo: Le Dong/VNA.

Instead of being implemented in isolation, for the first time, a comprehensive digital technology ecosystem has been deployed at an international terminal in Vietnam. From kiosk check-in and self-bag drop systems to automated immigration lanes and biometric security controls, everything creates a seamless "digital flow."

The "Digital Flow" initiative is marked as a groundbreaking step to fundamentally change operational methods, shifting from manual processes to automation, optimizing operational capacity, and elevating the passenger experience to be on par with advanced airports in the region and the world.

ACV leaders introduced the baggage conveyor system, which utilizes modern technology to serve passengers, to Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh. Photo: Le Dong/TTXVN

In addition to technology, the terminal space is designed with an open concept, maximizing natural light and integrating ecological green spaces. At the same time, local cultural values ​​are subtly interwoven into the modern space, affirming Noi Bai's position as the first cultural touchpoint welcoming international friends.

Mr. Nguyen Duc Hung, Deputy General Director of ACV, introduces the 920CT 3D computed tomography system that supports multi-dimensional image analysis. Photo: Le Dong/TTXVN

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh visits and learns about the process of making traditional handicrafts at Terminal 2 of Noi Bai International Airport. Photo: Le Dong/VNA.

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh visits and learns about the process of making traditional handicrafts at Terminal 2 of Noi Bai International Airport. Photo: Le Dong/VNA.

Traditional craft village stalls at Terminal 2 of Noi Bai International Airport contribute to showcasing products and promoting the image of Vietnam and its people. Photo: Le Dong/TTXVN

As the international gateway to the capital, serving the highest-priority VIP flights in the country, Noi Bai T2 Passenger Terminal is not simply an infrastructure project, but also bears a strong imprint of sustainable architectural thinking (Green Airport).

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/thoi-su/khanh-thanh-nhaga-quocte-t2-noi-bai-20251219085054544.htm