Vietnam continues to solidify its position as a key aviation and tourism hub in Southeast Asia, with Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City and Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi both making the list of the region’s busiest airports in 2025.
Ho Chi Minh City handled 2.24 million passengers, while Hanoi welcomed 1.78 million, reflecting the country’s accelerating economic growth and rising international tourism appeal.
Leading the region, Singapore’s Changi Airport reclaimed its top position with a remarkable 3.59 million passengers, reaffirming its status as Southeast Asia’s premier aviation gateway and global transit hub.
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Southeast Asia’s Busiest Airports in 2025Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) followed with 3.23 million travelers, just ahead of Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, which saw 3.14 million passengers. Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi Airport ranked fourth with 3.11 million, continuing to serve as a vital node in Bangkok’s dual-airport system alongside Don Mueang Airport, which ranked ninth with 1.65 million.
The Philippines’ Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila claimed the fifth spot with 2.78 million passengers, reflecting ongoing growth in air travel despite infrastructure limitations.
Indonesia stood out with three airports in the top ten: Jakarta (3.14M), Denpasar–Bali Ngurah Rai (1.31M), and Makassar Sultan Hasanuddin (979K), underscoring the importance of air travel across the archipelagic nation.
Vietnam’s strong performance in 2025 highlights the continued expansion of its aviation sector and reinforces its growing importance in Southeast Asia’s travel and logistics landscape.
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