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At the peak of Lunar New Year 2026, Noi Bai International Airport can welcome a record high number of passengers, a double-digit increase over the same period. Download Travel demand during the 2026 Lunar New Year is expected to grow strongly both domestically and internationally. Information from Noi Bai International Airport, travel demand during the 2026 Lunar New Year is expected to grow strongly both domestically and internationally. The number of passengers increased by 16% compared to last year. Specifically, in the 7 days before Tet (from February 10 to February 16), the International Airport Noi Bai is expected to welcome more than 725,000 passengers, an increase of 16% and 4,467 flights, an increase of 12.5% over the same period. The peak day before Tet falls on December 28 (February 14) with the number of passengers exceeding 116,000 passengers and 674 flights. The post-Tet period recorded even higher output with 737,272 passengers, an increase of 12%; 4,530 flights, an increase of 15.8% over the same period. The highest peak day after Tet falls on the 6th day of Tet (February 22), with about 117,298 passengers with 676 flights. To prepare to serve the sudden increase in passengers, representatives of Noi Bai International Airport said they are ready to optimize the terminal infrastructure. This year, the pressure at the international terminal has been significantly relieved thanks to the expansion items of Terminal T2 that have been put into operation since the end of 2025. With a system of check-in counters and additional baggage conveyors, T2 is ready to welcome more than 50,000 international passengers/day. At Terminal T1, Noi Bai airport has also optimized all 98 existing check-in counters, while always maintaining backup counters in halls A, B, E to be ready. Serving airlines increasing flights or relieving passengers when there is a local crowding phenomenon. Download At Terminal T1, Noi Bai airport has also optimized all 98 existing check-in counters, while always maintaining backup counters. Encourage passengers to check in automatically. The port also encourages passengers to use VNeID electronic identification accounts for domestic flights. At Terminal T2, modern check-in systems such as automatic check-in kiosk, automatic baggage delivery system (SBD), automatic security control doors (Autogate) and smart security screening devices help passengers proactively carry out procedures quickly without much contact, minimizing queuing time. Noi Bai also actively applies technology to improve operating efficiency, applying the coordinated decision-making model (A-CDM) to help Optimize infrastructure usage and improve on-time metrics. The non-stop toll collection (ETC) system continues to operate smoothly at all exit/entry lanes, helping to quickly clear vehicles. Calculate the number of passengers at peak hours to arrange appropriate personnel and equipment, as well as be ready to open maximum security scanners at peak hours to clear passengers as quickly as possible. Automatic AI broadcasting system, automatic flight information lookup and direction system are also deployed to provide information quickly, clearly to passengers. To ensure aviation security, order and traffic safety, the Port representative said he would coordinate closely with Noi Bai International Airport border gate police and traffic police force to ensure optimization of the security control chain. At the same time, ensure security and order, classify and regulate traffic from car parking areas to station halls, ensuring traffic safety during the peak period of Lunar New Year. Download Passengers are recommended to proactively check in online using online check-in forms such as biometrics on the VNeID platform, facial biometric recognition at the counter, or check-in via the airlines website. In crowded situations, passengers are recommended to proactively check-in online using online check-in forms such as biometrics on the VNeID platform, facial biometric identification at the counter, or check-in via the airlines website, mobile application or at airports. Check-in kiosk at the airport. Passengers look up flight information via iNIA application, smart navigation screen... to save time. Passengers on international flights should arrive 3 hours before, domestic flights 2 hours before departure time. Passengers carefully check their identification documents (CCCD, Passport) to ensure they are still valid, and prepare luggage according to the airlines regulations on size and weight. In addition, to reduce pressure on the station and car park, Noi Bai airport encourages passengers to limit relatives to see them off and prioritize using public transport. Phan Trang See moreNoi Bai Airport is expected to welcome the highest number of international visitors ever See moreInauguration Expansion of Passenger Terminal T2 - Noi Bai International AirportSee morePilot lane separation on Noi Bai-Lao Cai ExpresswaySee moreNoi Bai Terminal 2 will complete expansion by the end of this year
