Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport Sets New Record For International Arrivals

Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport has achieved a significant milestone by breaking its record for daily international visitors in the week following the Lunar New Year holiday, as reported by Vietnam News.

To accommodate the rising influx of travelers, the Airports Corporation of Vietnam has initiated a project to expand the T2 terminal at Noi Bai Airport.

The airport witnessed a remarkable surge in international flights and visitors, surpassing previous records set in 2019.

On some days during this period, the capital city's airport welcomed an impressive 233 international flights, carrying over 38,000 visitors, setting a new high.

This influx of travelers resulted in a daily average of 94,100 visitors during the week after the Lunar New Year holiday, marking a notable 19% increase compared to the previous week.

Specifically, the number of international visitors saw a substantial uptick of 14%, reaching an average of 36,000 visitors per day. This figure exceeded the previous record set during the Tet holiday in 2019 by approximately 2,000 visitors.

The Civil Aviation Authority noted a significant increase in passenger traffic on international routes operated by domestic airlines during the seven-day Tet holiday period from Feb. 8-14.

Passenger numbers surged by 49% compared to the same period last year, highlighting the growing demand for air travel in the region.

To accommodate the rising influx of travelers, the Airports Corporation of Vietnam has initiated a project to expand the T2 terminal at Noi Bai Airport. The expansion aims to increase the terminal's capacity from 10 million to 15 million visitors annually and is scheduled for completion by 2026.

This expansion project underscores the airport's commitment to enhancing infrastructure and services to meet the needs of a growing number of passengers and further bolster Vietnam's aviation industry.

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