Vietnam's international air passenger traffic reached 26.2 million in the first six months of 2026,  as of June 15,  up 15.4% from the same period last year, according to statistics from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam.

Vietnamese airlines carried 9.6 million international passengers during the period, a modest 0.2% increase year-on-year, accounting for 36.6% of the total international passenger traffic.

On the domestic market, passenger traffic reached 18.7 million, up 0.3% from the same period in 2025.

International air cargo traffic also recorded strong growth, reaching 706,700 tons, an increase of 21.3% year-on-year. Vietnamese airlines transported 119,000 tons, up 8.6%, accounting for 16.8% of the total international air cargo volume.

Meanwhile, domestic air cargo traffic stood at 216,400 tons, down 7% compared with the same period last year.

Vietnamese airlines currently operate 109 international routes connecting the country with 22 countries and territories. Meanwhile, foreign carriers from 41 countries and territories are operating 235 scheduled international routes to Vietnam.

The strong increase in international passenger traffic reflects the continued recovery and expansion of Vietnam's international aviation market, supported by growing travel demand and the expansion of international flight networks.