Long Thanh airport prepares traffic plans and bus connections
Dong Nai has added 16 planned airport bus routes, while Ho Chi Minh City authorities are studying another 13 direct services.
Airports Corporation of Viet Nam (ACV) is coordinating with government agencies and local authorities on road access and public transport connections for Long Thanh International Airport, whose first phase is expected to begin operating in late 2026.
Under ACV’s traffic plan, buses and airport operational vehicles would receive priority near the terminal. Contract vehicles, tourist coaches and group transport would use separate parking facilities, with designated locations and time slots for collecting and dropping off passengers.
ACV is considering centralised dispatch for taxis and ride-hailing vehicles, which would wait in holding areas until needed. Terminal access roads are planned for one-way operation, directing departures traffic onto an elevated roadway and arrivals traffic to ground level. ACV also plans CCTV coverage of internal roads and electronic toll collection at entry and exit points.
The Dong Nai City People’s Committee has included 16 airport bus routes in its planned services: five within the province and 11 linking provinces. The proposed connections include Bien Hoa Bus Station, the Cat Lai ferry terminal, transport hubs in Ho Chi Minh City and neighbouring localities, and tourist destinations.
Ho Chi Minh City authorities have separately studied 13 direct, high-quality bus services. The proposal envisages limited roadside stops to reduce journey times, with services introduced in stages according to demand and operating conditions.
For longer-term access, ACV has called for early implementation of mass transit projects, including the Thu Thiem–Long Thanh railway line. It has also proposed coordination with traffic police and local authorities on diversions, traffic regulation and incident response.
The airport’s first phase is designed for 25 million passengers and 1.2 million tonnes of cargo annually. Initial operations are expected to comprise approximately 366 flights per week, including 322 domestic and 44 international flights.
