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As Long Thanh starts operating, the most practical question for travellers is which airport their flight uses and how early to leave. This guide sums up what is known so you can plan your transfer.
Long Thanh International Airport is close to opening, and travellers want to know which airport their flight will use. This guide summarises the reported dates, where flights go and the roads that lead there, with a reminder that plans can still change.
Photo: Tan Son Nhat airport area at night by Laurdhz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
| Key facts | Details |
|---|---|
| Technical opening | 19 December 2025 |
| Trial operations | September to November 2026 |
| Commercial start | Reports cite 1 December or 24 December 2026 |
| First phase | About 30 flights a day, four international (VnExpress, 9 October 2026) |
| Road time | Targeted at 30 to 40 minutes from HCMC by late 2026 |
Long Thanh opened for technical flights on 19 December 2025. Trial operations run from September 2026. The Airports Corporation of Vietnam had planned commercial operations from 1 December 2026, while a report dated 9 October 2026 says ACV told the Standing Deputy Prime Minister it expects to begin on 24 December with about 30 flights a day at first. Dates may still move, so please check before you book.
Most domestic services stay at Tan Son Nhat for now, and long-haul international flights shift gradually through March 2028. Always check which airport your ticket uses. For Tan Son Nhat, see our transfer guide.
The trip from Ho Chi Minh City is targeted at 30 to 40 minutes by late 2026 via the HCMC-Long Thanh-Dau Giay, Bien Hoa-Vung Tau and Ben Luc-Long Thanh expressways. Tell us which airport you need and we will plan the pickup time.
| Vehicle | Best for |
|---|---|
| 4-seater | One to three passengers |
| 7-seater | Family with luggage |
| 16-seater van | Group arrivals or departures |
Send your flight number and terminal, and we will follow the schedule and set the pickup time, whichever airport your ticket uses. If your flight still uses Tan Son Nhat, you can pre-book a Tan Son Nhat airport transfer and add your flight number in the notes.
Tip from Car Rental Vietnam: Before you fly, check your ticket or the airline email for the exact airport and terminal; during the transition this is the detail most easily mixed up.
Reports cite 1 December or 24 December 2026; dates may move.
Check your ticket; most domestic flights stay at Tan Son Nhat.
Targeted at 30 to 40 minutes by late 2026.
Need a ride to Long Thanh or Tan Son Nhat? Send your flight number, destination and luggage count; quotes include the driver's wage and road tolls, and our team confirms everything with you before you book.
Send the flight number, terminal and number of bags. Allow extra time for the drive from central HCMC in peak hours.
Check the latest airport opening information before booking.
See expressway guide and Tan Son Nhat pickup.
How long is the drive? Depends on traffic and route.
Do you track flights? Yes, send the flight number.
If you are planning a nearby route, Planning Corporate Airport Transfers has more details to help you prepare.
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