Warning about congestion at Tan Son Nhat airport during Tet

Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat domestic terminal may be congested during Tet, with passengers having to wait longer than usual for security checks and baggage claims, according to the Civil Aviation Authority.

On January 20, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam said that during this year's Tet holiday, the number of flights and passengers through airports increased compared to last year, especially at Tan Son Nhat airport.

This airport is expected to operate 17,670 flights, an average of 570 flights per day, 75,000 passengers, the highest day is 695 flights, 105,000 passengers.

Noi Bai Airport is expected to operate 13,500 flights, an average of 435 flights per day, 52,000 passengers, and the highest day is 520 flights, 70,000 passengers.

In addition, other airports also saw a sudden increase in the number of passengers: Vinh (Nghe An), Tho Xuan (Thanh Hoa), Cat Bi ( Hai Phong ), Dong Hoi (Quang Binh), Phu Bai (Thua Thien Hue), Chu Lai (Quang Nam), Phu Quoc (Kien Giang), Buon Ma Thuot (Dak Lak).

Planes parked at Tan Son Nhat airport. Photo: Quynh Tran — Planes parked at Tan Son Nhat airport. Photo: *Quynh Tran*

Vietnam Airports Corporation recommends that to avoid overloading and congestion in public lobby areas at major airports, passengers should limit the number of family members picking them up and not arrive too early compared to departure time.

Passengers check in 120 minutes before departure for domestic flights and 180 minutes for international flights. Check-in counters close 40 minutes before departure for domestic flights and 50 minutes for international flights, and boarding gates close 15 minutes before departure.

Tan Son Nhat Airport has a designed capacity of 28 million passengers per year. In 2019, the number of passengers passing through the port was more than 41.2 million. In 2022, the number of passengers will reach 34 million, causing overload of terminal, airport and air traffic control infrastructure.

Noi Bai Airport has a designed capacity of 25 million passengers per year. In 2023, the number of passengers passing through the port will be nearly 30 million.

Doan Loan

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