Based on flight schedules and airline bookings as of January 15, the Tet 2025 travel season will witness unprecedented activity at Tan Son Nhat Airport.

Between the 23rd and 29th days of the Lunar calendar (January 31 to February 6), the airport will handle between 820 and 900 flights daily.

The busiest day is expected to be Lunar December 24 (February 2) with 901 flights, while the lightest day, Lunar December 29 (February 7), will see 823 flights.

Passenger numbers are also surging, with peak days (Lunar December 26 and 27) reaching around 150,000 travelers, a 12.7% increase compared to the busiest day before Tet 2024.

Post-Tet activity will remain high, with flights ranging from 830 to 917 per day between Lunar January 1 and January 6. The busiest post-Tet day, Lunar January 5 (February 13), is projected to serve over 155,000 passengers, a 4% rise from the peak day after Tet 2024.

Preparations to meet demand

To handle the surge, Vietnam’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has made several adjustments since October 2024, including increasing airport slot capacity and supporting airlines in boosting resources such as additional aircraft and contingency plans.

Night flights are being heavily utilized to ease congestion. Vietnam Airlines plans over 1,500 night flights, while Vietjet Air has scheduled 1,590. These flights primarily connect Ho Chi Minh City with northern and central provinces.

With the anticipated increase in traffic, the CAA advises passengers to stay informed about flight schedules, adhere to check-in timelines, and comply with safety and security regulations.

For international flights, check-in counters open three hours before departure, and for domestic flights, two hours before. Travelers are encouraged to plan their airport arrival times carefully to avoid missed flights.

The rise in passengers and flights at Tan Son Nhat reflects the growing demand for air travel during Tet. With over 6,100 flights and nearly 900,000 passengers, the airport’s operations during Tet 2025 will surpass those of previous years, marking a milestone in Vietnam’s aviation industry.

N. Huyen