International visitors through airports increased sharply in the first 4 months of 2023

DNHN - According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (Ministry of Transport), nearly 37 million passengers were passing through airports in the first four months of the year, a 55% increase over the same period in 2022.

In April 2023, the nation's airports welcomed 9.17 million passengers, a 2% increase from the previous month. There are 2.65 million international tourists and 6.51 million domestic tourists among these visitors.

In the first four months of the year, approximately 37 million passengers passed through airports, a 55 percent increase over the same period in 2022.

This includes 9.7 million international visitors, an increase of 976 percent compared to the same period in 2022, and 27.2 million domestic tourists, an increase of 18 percent compared to the same period in 2022.

During the same period in which the number of international and domestic passengers has increased significantly, the volume of goods passing through airports has decreased dramatically. In four months, airports utilized only 378,400 tonnes, a 24.3% decrease compared to the same period in 2022. Notably, international cargo only reached 272,000 tonnes in 2022, a 32.1% decrease compared to the same time frame.

According to data from the Vietnam Civil Aviation Administration, domestic airlines transported 18.2 million passengers in the first four months of the year, a 56% increase compared to the same period in 2022. There were 4.6.6 million international passengers and 13.6 million domestic visitors.

The leader of Noi Bai International Airport reported that during the five days of public holidays, the airport served nearly 2,700 flights and over 422,000 passengers safely.

Comparatively to the same period in 2022, the number of domestic flights and passengers remained constant, whereas the number of international flights increased by 86% and the number of international passengers increased by 299%.

Noi Bai International Airport has implemented measures to strengthen aviation security control level 1 from April 29 to May 3, ensuring absolute security and safety during peak travel days. on holidays, for private jet flights and commercial flights to/from Port.

In the urban area. In Ho Chi Minh City, including holidays, approximately 4,400 flights take off and land at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, which serves approximately 750,000 passengers.

The number of flights and passengers increased by 18% and 32%, respectively, compared to the same period in 2022. Compared to the period preceding the COVID-19 epidemic (in 2019), both the number of flights and the number of passengers served increased marginally.

During peak hours, Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat International Airports have actively implemented numerous solutions, including the use of information technology to calculate and forecast transportation volume data, as well as other frameworks. proactively serving human resources and equipment during peak hours.

At the same time, strengthen coordination with airlines, ground service companies, and police forces stationed in the area to swiftly resolve any situations that may arise... There is consequently no congestion. walk at the terminal, all passengers and flights are served with absolute safety, ensuring that all passengers enjoy a perfect vacation.

PV