While the industry-wide on-time performance rate has decreased compared to the same period last year, reaching 62.7%, there are notable variations among airlines. Bamboo Airways takes the lead with an impressive 80.1% on-time performance, followed by Pacific Airlines and VASCO, with 79.2% and 79.1%, respectively. Vietnam Airlines maintained a 70% on-time rate, while Vietravel Airlines reached 68.5%. Vietjet Air recorded the lowest on-time performance at 51.6%.
In terms of flight cancellations, the domestic aviation industry recorded 1,097 canceled flights, or 0.7% of total flights, in the first seven months of 2025, a 0.3 percentage point increase from the previous year. Bamboo Airways had the lowest cancellation rate at 0.1%, followed by Vietjet Air at 0.6%, which is below the industry average. Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines, and Vietravel Airlines reported cancellation rates of 0.8%, 0.9%, and 1.2%, respectively, while VASCO had the highest cancellation rate at 1.4%.
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With the upcoming major holiday celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2nd, a significant increase in both international and domestic passenger traffic is expected at Noi Bai International Airport. The peak day is estimated to see nearly 110,000 passengers and 638 flights, a 20% increase compared to 2024. The airport has proactively planned and coordinated with airlines to optimize their operations during this busy period.
Similarly, Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City has arranged for domestic airlines to utilize Terminal 3 to accommodate the surge in passenger demand during the Grand Holiday while reducing congestion at the existing Terminal 1.
“Bamboo Airways: Seamless Support for Passengers Transitioning at T3”
To ensure the best experience for our valued passengers, Bamboo Airways has implemented a special support policy for those traveling to and from Tan Son Nhat International Airport during the first week of our operational shift to a new terminal.
The Sky’s the Limit: How Airlines Are Soaring to New Heights This Holiday Season
The Aviation Authority directs the industry’s efforts to meet the travel demands of the people during the “Great Festival of the Nation”.
The Ultimate Destination for International Flights from Tan Son Nhat: Unveiling the Master Plan
This site is currently under construction, with a staggering investment of over $16 billion.
Assessing the Impact: Redirecting International Flights from Tan Son Nhat to Long Thanh Airport
The Ministry of Construction has issued a directive to the Vietnam Aviation Authority, urging them to engage with airlines and conduct a thorough investigation into the proposal of redirecting all international flights from Tan Son Nhat to Long Thanh Airport. The directive emphasizes the importance of evaluating the impact of this proposal and requests a formal report on the operational plan by September.
Two Scenarios for Optimizing Operations at Long Thanh and Tan Son Nhat Airports from 2026 Onwards
The ACV has proposed two options for operations: transferring all international flights to Long Thanh once the new airport is operational, or retaining short-haul flights at Tan Son Nhat.
