Passengers wait at the baggage claim area of Tan Son Nhat airport in Ho Chi Minh City after touching down on Feb. 13, 2026. Photo by Read/Quynh Tran
Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport is expected to handle 164,433 passengers on Friday, four days before the Lunar New Year begins, marking the highest single-day volume ever recorded at the airport.
According to airport authorities, a total of 1,062 flights are scheduled for the day, including 531 outbound flights with 104,884 passengers, and 531 inbound flights carrying 59,549 passengers.
Most travelers are departing HCMC for other localities or international destinations ahead of the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, which runs from Feb. 14 to 22.
Domestic flights account for the majority, with more than 710 take-offs and landings with 100,000 passengers.
Currently, Terminal T3 serves domestic flights operated by Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines, Vasco, Bamboo Airways, Vietravel Airlines and Sun PhuQuoc Airways. Terminal T1 handles domestic services of VietJet Air, while Terminal T2 is designated for international flights.
During the Tet peak period, the airport is expected to operate an average of 940 flights per day, including about 600 domestic and 340 international flights, up 25% from regular schedules and 7% year-on-year.
Airport authorities said they are coordinating closely with relevant agencies to ensure security, safety and smooth operations. Passengers are advised to arrive at least two hours before domestic departures and three hours before international flights, and are encouraged to complete web check-in or use self-service kiosks to avoid congestion.
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