Transport New Era at T3: Bamboo Airways Leads Domestic Move

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Vietnam Airlines welcomes more domestic carriers to Terminal 3, with Bamboo Airways starting the migration of its services.

 

Bamboo Airways and several other domestic airlines, including Pacific Airlines and VASCO, are poised to enhance the bustling atmosphere at Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat Airport's new Terminal 3 (T3). As of 18th August, Bamboo Airways will transfer its domestic flights from Terminal 1 (T1) to T3. Pacific Airlines and VASCO are set to follow suit on the 19th, while Vietravel Airlines will make the move on the 21st.

 

This transition, increasing the number of domestic airlines operating out of T3 to five, marks a significant shift in Vietnam's aviation landscape. However, low-cost carrier Vietjet has opted to remain at T1 for its domestic flights, contrary to earlier announcements.

 

Bamboo Airways is set to begin its operations from T3 at midnight on 18th August. The airline has pledged customer support during this transition phase. From 18th to 25th August, passengers who miss flights due to the terminal change can rebook free of charge on the next available service, provided they report within 20 minutes of departure and staff validate the cause.

 

The newly constructed T3 boasts an infrastructure designed for efficiency and passenger comfort. It features 90 traditional check-in counters, 20 self-service drop-off points, 42 kiosks, and 27 boarding gates. Bamboo Airways will operate from check-in counters 45-50, opposite gates D2 and D3, with the possibility of expanding to counters 43-52. Additionally, the airline's last-minute ticket counter is available at gate D2.

 

The development of T3 began in late 2022, with a hefty investment of some VND11 trillion (approximately 15.3 billion Thai Baht or US$426 million). The project includes a comprehensive passenger terminal, a multi-storey parking facility with retail outlets, an elevated road network, and aircraft parking bays.

 

Once fully operational, T3 is expected to cater to over 20 million passengers annually and can handle up to 7,000 passengers per hour during peak times, a testament to Vietnam's growing prominence in regional and global aviation.

 

The move signifies a promising period of growth and modernisation for Vietnamese air travel, poised to handle an increasing number of domestic and international passengers with greater efficiency. As airlines like Bamboo Airways transition to new and improved facilities, passengers can anticipate a more streamlined and comfortable travel experience.

 

This development is set to play a critical role in the continued expansion and success of Vietnam’s aviation industry, further elevating its status on the international stage.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Toui Tre 2025-08-15