ACV said on October 27 that it was working on transport measures to improve access to Long Thanh during its initial operating phase, including priority arrangements for airport buses and inter-airport shuttles on major roads and at key junctions.
The measures are intended to make journey times more predictable and reduce the risk of delays.
Long Thanh is expected to handle up to 366 flights a week initially, including 322 domestic and 44 international services.
During the first phase, access from central Ho Chi Minh City will depend entirely on road transport, primarily through two routes.
The first follows the Ho Chi Minh City-Long Thanh-Dau Giay Expressway, crossing Nhon Trach Bridge and connecting to Ring Road 3 and Road 25C.
The second uses the same expressway before joining the Bien Hoa-Vung Tau Expressway towards the airport's main entrance.
ACV is coordinating with Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai authorities to manage traffic flows and congestion at major junctions.
It has also proposed priority lanes for airport buses and shuttles, along with clearly marked, designated pick-up and drop-off points in central Ho Chi Minh City.
For passengers transferring between Tan Son Nhat and Long Thanh, ACV plans dedicated shuttles operating directly along expressways around the clock, with frequencies adjusted to flight schedules.
Both airports would provide information counters, clear signage and real-time travel updates, while coordinated check-in, security and immigration procedures would help reduce connection times.
At Long Thanh, terminal traffic will be organised through a one-way, multi-level system, with an elevated roadway serving departing passengers and ground-level areas handling arrivals.
Separate lanes and parking facilities are planned for different types of transport. Airport buses will stop close to the terminal, while taxis and ride-hailing vehicles will use designated waiting areas and pick-up lanes.
Charter vehicles, tour buses and group transport will be directed to dedicated parking facilities.
CCTV monitoring and electronic toll collection systems will also be installed to improve traffic flow and prevent congestion.
Public buses will receive priority access to stops next to the passenger terminal, allowing travellers to reach public transport immediately after completing airport procedures.
ACV has further recommended a network of standardised airport transport pick-up points at urban centres, transport hubs and other busy locations.
Long Thanh International Airport is a major national infrastructure project with an estimated investment of USD 5 billion.
Covering 5,364 hectares, the airport is designed to eventually handle 100 million passengers annually and become Vietnam's largest airport.
The project is being developed in three phases, with the first scheduled to enter commercial operation in late 2026.