The Da Nang International Terminal Investment and Operation Joint Stock Company (AHT) on May 19 officially broke ground on the expansion of Da Nang International Airport Terminal 2, with total investment of nearly VND1.5 trillion (approximately $58 million).
The project will add more than 21,000 square meters to the international passenger terminal, significantly increasing its capacity and improving service quality. Once completed, Terminal 2 will feature 31 additional check-in counters, bringing the total to 85, while the number of aerobridge departure gates will increase from four to seven.
The expansion comes in response to growing travel demand. In 2019, Terminal 2 served more than 7.1 million passengers—79% above its original designed capacity—highlighting the urgent need for increased operational capacity.
Beyond addressing immediate infrastructure pressures, the project marks an important step toward Vietnam’s long-term vision of developing two international airports within one metropolitan area—Da Nang International Airport and Chu Lai Airport. By 2030, the two airports are expected to provide a combined capacity of 25 million passengers, creating new momentum for tourism growth and economic development in Da Nang and the country's south-central coastal region.
