Under constructionChecked on October 27, 2026
Long Thanh International Airport (LTH), Ho Chi Minh City
Cảng hàng không quốc tế Long Thành
Ho Chi Minh City is building a second airport at Long Thanh, in Dong Nai province, about 40 km east of District 1. It is not yet open to commercial flights: until it is, every flight to the city lands at Tan Son Nhat (SGN). Here is what has been announced, and what it will change for your trip.
In short
- Not open to commercial flights yet. First commercial flights are announced for 1 December 2026, a target that has already moved once.
- Long-haul international flights are expected to move first; domestic and short regional flights stay at Tan Son Nhat for now.
- Check the airport code on every leg of your booking: SGN is Tan Son Nhat, LTH is Long Thanh.
Where things stand
| Technical opening ceremony | Held on 19 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Trial flights | Scheduled for autumn 2026 |
| First commercial flights | Target: 1 December 2026, may slip |
| Capacity of the first phase | 25 million passengers a year (design figure) |
| Final capacity | 100 million passengers a year, after 2035 (projection) |
| Airline schedules | Not all published |
| Transfers and fares | Not published |
| Rail link | Not expected before 2030 at the earliest |
Dates are targets announced by the authorities, not guarantees. Until your ticket shows the new airport, plan your trip with the current one.
Which flights will use Long Thanh
International traffic is due to move from Tan Son Nhat in phases. Long-haul international flights are expected to go first. Domestic flights and short regional routes (Cambodia, Laos, Bangkok) are expected to stay at Tan Son Nhat for now.
Dates for the later phases have not been announced. Do not plan a trip around them: rely on the airport printed on your ticket.
Connections: the split-ticket trap
A booking can arrive at one airport and leave from the other: for example a long-haul flight into Long Thanh and a domestic flight out of Tan Son Nhat. The two airports are about 40 km apart by road, with unpredictable traffic.
Check every leg separately. On separate tickets, leave a very large margin, or avoid combining the two airports.
Getting to District 1
The airport is reached by road only, via the Ho Chi Minh City–Long Thanh–Dau Giay expressway. Taxis, ride-hailing apps and hotel transfers are expected at opening; shuttle buses have not been confirmed. No official ride time or fare had been published by October 2026.
A rail link is planned but not expected before 2030 at the earliest. Allow a long ride at peak hours, much longer than the 7 to 8 km from Tan Son Nhat.
Visa and e-visa
Long Thanh is not yet on the published list of airports where the e-visa is accepted. Visa rules themselves do not change with the new airport: check what your passport needs with our visa checker, and check the official list of entry points before you apply.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Long Thanh airport open?
Not to commercial flights yet. A technical opening was held on 19 December 2025; the first commercial flights are announced for 1 December 2026, a date that may still move.
Will Long Thanh replace Tan Son Nhat?
Not entirely. International flights are due to move in phases, long-haul first. Domestic flights and short regional routes are expected to stay at Tan Son Nhat for now.
How far is Long Thanh from District 1?
About 40 km east of the city centre, by road only. No official ride time or fare had been published by October 2026.
How do I know which airport my flight uses?
Look at the airport code on each leg: SGN is Tan Son Nhat, LTH is Long Thanh. If in doubt, ask the airline before paying.