Long Thanh Airport: Latest Progress and Nearest Destinations
Long Thanh Airport is entering its acceleration phase with the goal of commercial operation in 2026. Along with the progress of the passenger terminal, a series of expressways and connecting infrastructure projects are also being expedited, opening up a new transport network for the Southeast region. Not only providing convenient travel, Long Thanh International Airport also contributes to changing the tourism and resort map of the region as many coastal destinations like Ho Tram Vietnam become more accessible than ever.
I. Latest Progress of Long Thanh Airport in May - June 2026
After years of implementation, Long Thanh Airport is entering its final sprint phase with a series of categories being constructed continuously day and night. In May and June 2026, the Government, the Ministry of Construction, and relevant units constantly organized field inspections and launched emulation campaigns to ensure the goal of putting this airport near Vung Tau into operation on schedule. This is considered one of the national key infrastructure projects, playing an important role in improving aviation capacity and promoting economic development in the Southern region.
Long Thanh Airport expands connectivity between Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring localities.
To speed up progress, from the beginning of June 2026, the project officially launched the "180 days and nights of acceleration" campaign, mobilizing thousands of engineers and workers along with a series of construction equipment operating under a three-shift, four-crew model. Currently, many important components such as the passenger terminal, runway, apron, internal traffic system, and technical works are being deployed simultaneously. According to updated reports, the overall progress of the project has reached about 77–78%, in which the main structure of the terminal has been completed and is moving to the phase of equipment installation, architectural refinement, and interior decoration.
In parallel with completing the airport, many connecting infrastructure projects such as the Bien Hoa – Vung Tau expressway, direct connecting routes to the airport, and the regional transportation system are also being accelerated. When put into operation, Long Thanh International Airport will not only help reduce the load for Tan Son Nhat Airport but also expand the connection between HCMC and neighboring localities such as Dong Nai, Ba Ria – Vũng Tàu, and Ho Tram. This is expected to be an important driving force promoting the development of tourism, trade, and resorts in the entire Southeast region in the coming years.
Long Thanh International Airport officially launches the "180 days and nights of acceleration" campaign
II. How is the Connectivity Infrastructure of Long Thanh Airport Changing?
Long Thanh International Airport is also the center of the new transport network in the Southeast region. Recently, many expressway projects, ring roads, and transport routes connecting directly to the airport have been accelerated to synchronize with the time the airport goes into operation. This not only makes travel more convenient but also creates a growth engine for the economy, logistics, and tourism industry of the whole region.
1. Expressways Connecting Directly to the Airport
One of the great advantages of Long Thanh Airport is its synchronous planning with the expressway network of the Southeast region. When it comes into operation, passengers can quickly connect to HCMC, Dong Nai, Ba Ria – Vung Tau, and coastal resort destinations through many key transport routes being completed.
Currently, the HCMC – Long Thanh – Dau Giay expressway remains the main connection axis between the airport and HCMC as well as neighboring provinces. Besides, the Bien Hoa – Vung Tau expressway is having its construction progress accelerated, contributing to shortening the travel time from the airport to Vung Tau city and the Ho Tram area.
Notably, in July 2026, the Ho Tram – Long Thanh International Airport urban expressway project officially commenced construction. The route has a length of about 41 km, a scale of 4–6 lanes, and a total investment of nearly 17,300 billion VND, directly connecting Long Thanh Airport with Ho Tram without needing to pass through the center of Ba Ria as currently.
When completed, this expressway is expected to shorten the travel time from the airport to Ho Tram to about 40–50 minutes, creating a strong driving force for tourism, resorts, and coastal real estate in the Southeast region.
In addition to the expressways, HCMC Ring Road 3 along with the system of roads directly connecting to the airport are also being invested synchronously. When the entire transport network is completed, traveling between Long Thanhwith HCMC, Vung Tau, Ho Tram, and major economic centers will become faster and more convenient, while expanding development opportunities for the regional tourism and logistics industries.
HCMC – Long Thanh – Dau Giay Expressway
2. Transportation Projects Being Accelerated
In parallel with the expressway network, many other large-scale transport projects are also being studied and implemented to increase connectivity with Long Thanh Airport. Among them is the Thu Thiem – Long Thanh light rail, which is expected to become a modern passenger transport means between the center of HCMC and the airport in the future. In addition, direct connecting roads to the airport and the internal transport system are also being invested synchronously.
For the coastal tourism area, many proposals to upgrade and expand connecting routes from Long Thanh to Ho Tram, Binh Chau, and Ba Ria – Vung Tau are also being promoted. When these projects are completed, the distance between Long Thanh International Airport and coastal resorts will be significantly shortened, creating favorable conditions for both domestic and international tourists.
Thu Thiem – Long Thanh Light Rail
3. How will Long Thanh Airport Change Southeast Tourism?
The appearance of Long Thanh International Airport is expected to create a milestone for the Southeast tourism industry in the coming years. With the capacity to serve tens of millions of passengers per year, the airport will contribute to driving strong growth in the volume of international tourists coming to the Southern region, while reducing pressure on Tan Son Nhat Airport.
Not only meaningful for aviation, the new transport system also helps shorten travel time to many coastal resort destinations such as Vung Tau, Ho Tram, or Binh Chau. As a result, the trend of weekend getaways, golf getaways, wellness retreats, and short vacations is predicted to develop more strongly. This is also an opportunity for integrated resorts in Ho Tram Vietnam to attract more domestic and international tourists when Long Thanh Airport officially goes into operation.
Large-scale integrated resorts in Ho Tram
III. Which Destinations Can Be Easily Reached from Long Thanh Airport?
When Long Thanh International Airport comes into operation, not only will air travel become more convenient, but the distance between the airport and many famous tourist destinations in the Southeast will also be shortened thanks to the expressway system and new transport routes. From here, visitors can easily combine business trips with leisure or explore many coastal locations within just 1–2 hours of driving.
1. Ho Chi Minh City Center
From Long Thanh Airport, tourists can reach the center of HCMC with a distance of about 40–45 km, depending on the specific destination such as District 1, District 3, or the Thu Thiem area. Thanks to the HCMC – Long Thanh – Dau Giay expressway and Ring Road 3 being completed, the expected travel time will be only about 45–60 minutes under favorable traffic conditions.
This helps Long Thanh Airport become the new aviation gateway of HCMC, especially for international tourists and business travelers. After landing, visitors can quickly access the largest economic center in the country or continue their journey to neighboring provinces and cities without needing to return to Tan Son Nhat Airport.
Ho Chi Minh City Center
2. Vung Tau City
As one of the famous coastal tourist destinations in the South, Vung Tau city is located about 75–85 km from Long Thanh Airport. When the Bien Hoa – Vung Tau expressway is completed and put into operation, the expected travel time will be reduced to about 70–90 minutes, significantly faster than today.
Thanks to this advantage, tourists can easily plan weekend getaways, enjoy seafood, and visit famous landmarks such as Back Beach, Nghinh Phong Cape, Christ the King Statue, or Vung Tau Lighthouse right after landing at Long Thanh Airport.
Vung Tau city is located about 75–85 km
3. The Grand Ho Tram – A Convenient Beachfront Resort from Long Thanh Airport
From Long Thanh Airport to The Grand Ho Tram is a distance of about 65–75 km, with an average travel time of 60–75 minutes by car depending on traffic conditions. The most convenient route is connecting via the HCMC – Long Thanh – Dau Giay expressway, then continuing along the roads towards Ba Ria and the coastal road to Ho Tram. This also drastically improves the overall route from Ho Chi Minh to Ho Tram beach for future international arrivals.
Thanks to the manageable distance, The Grand Ho Tram becomes an ideal choice for both newly landed international guests and domestic tourists who want to enjoy a short vacation. The integrated resort complex has a scale of 164 hectares, gathering three international accommodation brands including InterContinental Grand Ho Tram, Holiday Inn Resort Ho Tram Beach, and Ixora Ho Tram by Fusion, providing more than 1.250 rooms and villas.
In addition to the premium accommodation system, visitors can also experience more than 2 km of private beach, The Bluffs golf course designed by Greg Norman, The Grand Casino, three spa areas, nine swimming pools, along with more than 19 restaurants and bars of diverse styles. This integrated resort model meets well the needs of families, couples, golfers, MICE guests, as well as those who want to extend their business trips into a relaxing vacation in Ho Tram Vietnam.
The Grand Ho Tram
4. Binh Chau, Ho Coc, and Other Resort Destinations
In addition to Ho Tram, visitors can also combine exploring famous natural destinations such as Binh Chau hot springs and Ho Coc beach, located about 80–95 km from Long Thanh Airport. Travel time ranges from 80–100 minutes, depending on the route and traffic conditions.
Binh Chau is famous for its hot spring tourist area and primeval forest, suitable for health care and wellness activities. Meanwhile, Ho Coc attracts tourists thanks to its beach that still retains pristine features, clear blue water, and beautiful coastal roads, suitable for road trips or weekend getaways near HCMC. These are all destinations expected to benefit greatly when Long Thanh International Airport and the connecting infrastructure system officially go into operation.
Binh Chau is a hot spring tourist area and primeval forest
IV. FAQ about Long Thanh Airport
- Will Long Thanh Airport replace Tan Son Nhat Airport?
No. In the initial phase, Long Thanh International Airport and Tan Son Nhat Airport will operate simultaneously to meet the growing passenger transport demand. In the long term, Long Thanh will become an international aviation hub, while Tan Son Nhat continues to serve domestic routes and some international flights.
- Which localities will Long Thanh Airport connect to?
Thanks to the expressway system and transport routes being invested in, Long Thanh Airport will conveniently connect with HCMC, Vung Tau, Ho Tram, Binh Chau, Dong Nai, and many provinces in the Southeast region. This is expected to be the new aviation gateway of the Southern region.
- Should I combine a resort stay in Ho Tram after landing at Long Thanh Airport?
This is a choice highly appreciated by many tourism experts thanks to the close distance, short travel time, and developed coastal resort system. Visitors can easily combine staying, playing golf, wellness, experiencing culinary delights, and exploring nature without moving too much.
- How long does it take from Long Thanh Airport to Ho Tram?
The distance from Long Thanh to the Ho Tram area is around 65–75 km, depending on the chosen route. The travel time by car is expected to be about 60–90 minutes through the Bien Hoa – Vung Tau expressway combined with the coastal road. This is rated as one of the most convenient routes for international tourists to start their beach vacation right after landing, easing the standard journey fromHo Chi Minh to Ho Tram beach.
V. Conclusion
Long Thanh Airport is expected to create a new driving force for tourism and resorts in the Southeast region thanks to an increasingly complete transport infrastructure system. When put into operation, connecting to coastal destinations like Ho Tram will become faster and more convenient. With a position of only about 60–90 minutes from the airport along with an integrated resort ecosystem, The Grand Ho Tram is a perfect choice for those who want to combine resort, entertainment, and beach exploration in the same journey.
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