International passenger transportation during the 2-9 holiday increased by 14.5% compared to the same period in 2023. Photo: Group of Indian tourists arriving at Noi Bai Airport during the National Day holiday. Photo: NIA
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has just reported to the Ministry of Transport on the air transport situation during the National Day 2-9 holiday, a four-day holiday from August 31 to September 3.
Accordingly, during the National Day holiday, the total market for air passenger transportation reached more than 763 thousand passengers (equal to 98% compared to the same period in 2023).
Of which, international passenger transport reached more than 406.5 thousand passengers (up 14.5% over the same period in 2023); domestic passenger transport reached more than 356.5 thousand passengers (down 15.6% over the same period in 2023).
Cargo transport reached about 13 thousand tons (up 11.0% over the same period in 2023), of which international cargo transport reached more than 10.9 thousand tons (up 10.4% over the same period in 2023); domestic cargo transport reached more than 2.1 thousand tons (up 14.0% over the same period in 2023).
The number of passengers and cargo throughput at Vietnamese airports reached 7 thousand take-offs/landings (down 13.4% over the same period in 2023); more than 1.1 million passengers (down 6.7% over the same period in 2023); and cargo throughput reached more than 15 thousand tons (up 11.4% over the same period in 2023).
In which, the throughput at Tan Son Nhat airport reached more than 2,500 take-offs and landings, nearly 407 thousand passengers and nearly 5,300 tons of cargo (down 9.3% in take-offs and landings and down 7.4% in passengers, but up 3.2% in cargo compared to the same period in 2023).
The throughput at Noi Bai airport reached nearly 2,000 take-offs and landings, 314 thousand passengers and more than 8,700 tons of cargo (down 8.3% in take-offs and landings, down 1.1% in passengers, but up 16.8% in cargo compared to the same period in 2023).
Da Nang airport’s throughput reached more than 900 take-offs and landings, more than 111 thousand passengers and more than 333 tons of cargo (down 2.9% in take-offs and landings, down 13.3% in passengers, but up 80% in cargo compared to the same period in 2023).
In which, the total output of Vietnamese airlines reached more than 531 thousand passengers (down 12% compared to the same period in 2023) and more than 4,300 tons of cargo (up 17.8% compared to the same period in 2023). International transport reached more than 174 thousand passengers and more than 2,200 tons of cargo, down 3.7% in passengers but up 21.4% in cargo compared to the same period in 2023. Domestic transport reached 356,500 passengers and more than 2,000 tons of cargo, down 15.6% in passengers but up 14% in cargo compared to the same period in 2023.
During the National Day holiday, Vietnamese airlines operated more than 2,700 flights (nearly 700 flights/day on average).
The Civil Aviation Authority assessed that during the National Day holiday, security, safety, and service quality were maintained and guaranteed. Emerging issues at the airport were handled according to authority; no incidents affecting operations occurred.
“Khánh Hòa: A Tourism Boom Over the 2/9 Holidays, Bringing in Over VND 750 Billion in Revenue.”
Over the four-day National Day holiday, from August 31st to September 3rd, Khanh Hoa province welcomed approximately 175,000 tourists, generating tourism revenue of over 750 billion VND. This impressive figure marks a 15% increase compared to the previous year’s 2nd of September holiday period.
Revolutionizing Rail: A Holiday Boon for Vietnam’s Railways
On the afternoon of September 3, the Danang City Tourism Department announced that the number of visitors arriving by train had reached approximately 10,600, a significant increase of over 42% compared to the same period last year. Notably, there was a substantial rise in the number of passengers traveling by train from neighboring localities.
The Charm of Nha Trang: A Steady Flow of Visitors
The Nha Trang city in Khanh Hoa province did not experience a significant surge in tourist arrivals during this year’s National Day holiday period.
The Magic of Rail Travel: Record Numbers of Passengers Spark a Ticket ‘Gold Rush’ for Vietnam’s September 2nd Holiday
As of now, the railway industry has sold 130,000 tickets for the National Day holiday, a remarkable surge of over 10% compared to the previous year. This morning (August 31st), trains heading south, especially additional routes such as Hanoi – Thanh Hoa, Hanoi – Hai Phong, and Hanoi – Lao Cai, were fully booked. Passengers onboard were impressed by the staff’s distinctive uniform of golden-starred red shirts.
International Holidaymakers Flock to Khanh Hoa, Phu Yen’s Beachfront Accommodations Fully Booked for 2/9 Holiday
This Independence Day, Khanh Hoa welcomed a surge of international arrivals via air travel, causing a spike in occupancy rates for coastal accommodations in Phu Yen.
