Hong Thu (2nd, L), 59, takes photos with her family at the airport. Having been to Australia for 19 years, this is the first time Thu has returned home for Tet.

“The previous times, because of my busy work, I usually returned in the middle of the year. This Tetthe whole family will definitely be very happy,” Thu said.

To meet the travel demand, the airport has increased the number of take-offs and landings slots in some time frames to 48 flights during the day and 46 flights at night from Jan. 21 to Feb. 9.