Vietnam Aviation 2026: New Flights, Routes & Airport Expansion

Vietnam’s aviation sector is entering a decisive growth phase in 2026. A mix of new international routes, domestic network expansion, and next-generation airport infrastructure is reshaping how airlines, travel agents, and corporate planners look at Vietnam.

For B2B travel professionals, these changes translate into new selling corridors, stronger connectivity, and fresh capacity planning opportunities across leisure, MICE, and corporate travel segments.

✈️ New International Flights to Vietnam in 2026

Tel Aviv ↔ Hanoi: A Historic First

Arkia Airlines is set to launch nonstop flights between Tel Aviv and Hanoi from January 5, 2026, creating the first-ever direct air link between Israel and Vietnam.

This route opens a completely new corridor connecting the Middle East with Southeast Asia.

Why this matters for B2B travel agents:

• Strong potential for outbound Israel leisure traffic to Vietnam

• Growing scope for corporate, tech, and trade travel

• Reduced travel time compared to one-stop routings via Europe or the Gulf

For consolidators and wholesalers, this route enables competitive package pricing and improved group handling.

🏗️ Long Thanh International Airport: Vietnam’s Next Global Hub

Long Thanh International Airport will begin handling international services in early 2026, marking a strategic shift in Vietnam’s aviation infrastructure.

Designed to gradually take pressure off Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat Airport, Long Thanh is expected to become a major long-haul and regional hub.

Key implications for the industry:

• Increased wide-body capacity for Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific routes

• Better slot availability for international airlines

• New opportunities for cargo, charter, and MICE traffic

As airlines transition routes to Long Thanh, travel planners can expect smoother connections and scalable capacity through mid-2026.

🇻🇳 Domestic Network Expansion by Sun PhuQuoc Airways

Sun PhuQuoc Airways, which commenced operations in late 2025, is expanding aggressively in 2026.

The airline is strengthening connections from Phu Quoc to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, with additional regional routes expected.

What this means for agents:

• Better access to Phu Quoc as a premium leisure destination

• More competitive domestic pricing

• Improved connectivity for island-focused holiday packages

This expansion supports Vietnam’s broader tourism strategy of distributing traffic beyond major metro hubs.

🇻🇳 Vietnam Airlines & LCCs Boost Domestic Capacity

Vietnam Airlines is preparing to increase domestic frequencies in 2026 across high-demand routes such as:

• Hanoi ↔ Ho Chi Minh City

• Hanoi ↔ Da Nang

• Ho Chi Minh City ↔ Phu Quoc

Seasonal capacity spikes are also planned around Tet holidays and summer travel peaks.

Alongside this, low-cost and hybrid carriers like VietJet Air and Bamboo Airways will expand into secondary and tertiary cities, opening new tourism circuits and improving regional access.

📈 Strategic Impact on Vietnam’s Aviation Landscape

The combined effect of:

• New international routes

• Domestic airline expansion

• Long Thanh Airport coming online

positions Vietnam as one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-evolving aviation markets in 2026.

For B2B stakeholders, this means:

• More route options to design differentiated itineraries

• Improved seat availability for groups and series departures

• Stronger long-term planning confidence for corporate travel programs

🔎 Snapshot: Confirmed Flight Developments for 2026

International

• Tel Aviv ↔ Hanoi – Arkia Airlines (from Jan 5, 2026)

• Long Thanh Airport opening to international services

Domestic

• Sun PhuQuoc Airways expanding Phu Quoc connectivity

• Vietnam Airlines, VietJet & Bamboo increasing frequencies on key routes

🧠 Takeaway for B2B Travel Professionals

Vietnam’s 2026 aviation roadmap signals capacity growth, network diversification, and infrastructure maturity. Early movers—agents, consolidators, and corporate planners—stand to gain by aligning products, contracts, and marketing with these developments.

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