Adjustments to the $3.5 Billion Rail Line Connecting Vietnam’s Two Major Airports
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha recently signed Decision No. 2404/QĐ-TTg, approving adjustments to the Railway Network Plan for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050. Notably, the adjustments exclude the Thu Thiem – Long Thanh route from the national railway plan and reclassify it as an urban railway line.
According to Ho Chi Minh City’s 2021-2030 Development Plan and the adjusted Master Plan to 2040, with a vision to 2060, the city will have four railway lines connecting Tan Son Nhat and Long Thanh airports. These include metro lines 2, 4, and 6, along with the Thu Thiem – Long Thanh national railway line.
Thus, the Thu Thiem – Long Thanh route is no longer classified as a national railway but is now planned as a key metro line in the Southern region, tasked with connecting the two major airports, Tan Son Nhat and Long Thanh.
The project is proposed to be built as a Rapid Rail Transit (RRT/MRT) system with a 1,435mm gauge, double tracks, and a maximum speed of 120 km/h. It will include 20 stations, serving both urban and suburban passengers from Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai, and Long Thanh Airport. The total investment is estimated at approximately $3.5 billion.
Previously, in March 2025, one of the requirements in Directive No. 05/CT-TTg issued by the Prime Minister to ministries, agencies, and localities was to study and immediately construct an underground railway or rail line connecting Long Thanh Airport to Tan Son Nhat.
Vietnam’s Leading International Airports
Vietnam is investing significant resources to develop Tan Son Nhat and Long Thanh airports into world-class international hubs.
The construction of Long Thanh International Airport and the T3 passenger terminal at Tan Son Nhat International Airport will meet the growing demands of the aviation industry, contributing to the development of modern and synchronized transportation and logistics infrastructure.
Connecting these two international airports, located just over 40 km apart, promises comprehensive development across various sectors, including economics, transportation, urban development, and international integration.
The directive to immediately construct a railway or underground line connecting Long Thanh and Tan Son Nhat airports is a crucial step in optimizing the Southern region’s aviation system, boosting the economy, reducing traffic congestion, enhancing passenger experience, and laying the foundation for sustainable development.
Long Thanh Airport
AI-generated illustration of the future urban railway station at Long Thanh Airport
Long Thanh International Airport, covering nearly 5,000 hectares in Long Thanh district (Dong Nai province), is set to inaugurate its first phase on December 19, 2025. With a design capacity to serve 100 million passengers and handle 25 million tons of cargo annually, and an investment of over $16 billion, Long Thanh will be Vietnam’s largest airport upon completion.
The airport is designed to achieve ICAO Level 4F status, aiming to become a major international aviation hub in the region.
Strategically located in the heart of Southeast Asia, Long Thanh International Airport will position Vietnam as a key connectivity point on the global aviation map.
Tan Son Nhat Airport
AI-generated illustration of the future urban railway station at Tan Son Nhat Airport
The T3 terminal at Tan Son Nhat Airport was inaugurated on April 30, 2025, marking the 50th anniversary of the country’s reunification, a significant milestone in the development of Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Construction of the T3 terminal began in December 2022, with three main components: the passenger terminal, a multi-story car park with non-aviation services, and an elevated bridge system in front of the terminal. The total investment is 10.99 trillion VND.
The T3 terminal can handle 20 million passengers annually. It features one basement level and four above-ground levels, with a total floor area of 112,500 m². The terminal connects to the apron via 26 boarding gates (13 jet bridges and 13 bus gates) and includes 6 departure baggage islands and 10 arrival baggage reclaim islands.
The project not only enhances aviation infrastructure but also plays a strategic role in resolving the long-standing congestion issues at Tan Son Nhat Airport, one of the busiest airports in Southeast Asia and Vietnam.
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