The provincial People’s Committee on July 21 announced a tourism promotion and flight development plan following the airport’s reopening.
After Aug. 19, Lien Khuong is expected to handle an average of 36-40 flights and around 6,800 passengers per day, nearly 1,000 more than before its temporary closure for repair and upgrade since March. Passenger throughput is projected to reach about 816,000 in the final four months of 2026.
Under the resumption plans of Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Bamboo Airways, Pacific Airlines and AirAsia, domestic services connecting Da Lat with Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, Vinh, Hai Phong and Can Tho will resume on Aug. 19.
The Da Lat-Ho Chi Minh City and Da Lat-Hanoi routes are each expected to operate seven to eight flights daily.
Lien Khuong will also strengthen its role as an international gateway to Vietnam’s Central Highlands, local authorities said.
The Da Lat-Kuala Lumpur route is scheduled to resume on Sept. 2 with four flights per week. Lam Dong is also working to launch or restore services to South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, mainland China, Japan and Hong Kong as part of efforts to establish Da Lat as a year-round international destination.
Before its temporary closure, the airport handled an average of around 5,900 passengers per day across five domestic and two international routes, along with charter flights from the Republic of Korea and Taiwan. These connections have been an important source of visitors for Da Lat and Lam Dong, particularly in the resort, golf, MICE and international tourism segments.
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Da Lat is shrouded in fog at night. Photo by Le Hoang Men |
To capitalize on the airport’s reopening, the provincial administration plans a range of measures to enhance the destination’s appeal.
Tourism businesses will work with airlines to develop competitively priced packages combining air tickets, accommodation, transport and sightseeing. The province will also promote three- to five-day holidays and products focusing on flowers, agritourism, wellness, golf and local cultural experiences.
Service providers have been urged to avoid unreasonable price increases during the recovery period to maintain Lam Dong’s image as a friendly and attractive destination.
By the end of 2026, the province aims to restore or launch one to two additional domestic routes, complete at least two joint tour and travel package programs between airlines and tourism businesses, and successfully tap one to two new international markets.
