Vietnam’s airports serve about 1.29 million passengers in recent five-day holidays

Airports across Vietnam served about 1.29 million passengers, including 531,000 foreigners, from April 28 to May 3 during the holidays of Hung Kings Commemoration Day, National Reunification Day, and International Labour Day.

The figure is 39% higher than that of the same period last year, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

The number of foreign passengers and local ones increased by 296% and 43% respectively.

During the period, Tan Son Nhat International Airport dealt with 4,300 flights with 714,000 passengers and 6,000 tonnes of cargo. In particular, the number of passengers through the airport reached the highest level on April 28 with more than 132,700.

Noi Bai International Airport dealt with 3,200 flights with 526,000 passengers and 9,000 tonnes of cargo. The number of passengers through the airport reached the highest level of more than 96,000 passengers on April 28.

Da Nang International Airport dealt with 1,500 flights with about 210,000 passengers and 150 tonnes of cargo. The number of passengers through the airport reached the highest level of more than 38,300 passengers on May 2.

According to the CAAV, during the holidays, Vietnamese airlines carried more than 1.01 million passengers and 4,500 tonnes of cargo, an increase of 22% in passenger numbers and 17% in goods volume over the same period of last year.

With proper preparation, airports ensured service quality, security, and safety during the holidays when the travel demand increased, it noted.