Vietnam’s aviation market grows by over 10% in first 10 months

According to a report submitted by the CAAV to the Ministry of Construction on October 28, Vietnam’s air transport market continued to maintain its growth momentum in the first 10 months of 2026 in terms of both passenger and cargo volume through airports.

Specifically, total passenger traffic through the country’s airports reached 110.4 million, up 10.2% compared with the same period in 2025. Of the total, the number of international passengers stood at 42.8 million, an increase of 11.3%, while the number of domestic passengers totaled 67.7 million, up 9.5%.

Air cargo throughput generated around 1.6 million tons, up 9.6% year-on-year. Notably, international cargo volume reached 1.2 million tons, a rise of 15.4%, while domestic cargo volume stood at 347,600 tons, a decrease of 7%.

Between January and October, Vietnamese airlines carried 50.2 million passengers, up 7% from the same period in 2025. Of this total, domestic passenger traffic reached 33.8 million, an increase of 9.5%, while international passenger traffic totaled 16.3 million, up 2%.

In terms of air cargo transport, Vietnamese airlines carried 387,700 tones during the 10 months, up 1.6% year-on-year. International cargo volume reached 214,000 tons, an increase of 9.7%, while domestic cargo volume totaled 173,800 tons, down 7%.

To promote the role of air transport in socioeconomic development, tourism growth and stronger regional connectivity, CAAV Director Uong Viet Dung issued a document on October 24 urging airlines to proactively study and develop plans to restore, maintain and expand domestic flight networks.

Accordingly, airlines are required to consider restoring routes with market potential to meet travel, trade and tourism demand as well as ensure that operating conditions are suitable.