Can Tho International Airport (IATA: VCA, ICAO: VVCT) (Vietnamese: Sân bay Quốc tế Cần Thơ), formerly Trà Nóc Airport is located in Can Tho in Mekong Delta region of Vietnam.
The airport has been inaugurated on January 1, 2011 and disbursed US$150 million for built on 20,750 square metres (223,400 sq ft) of land, will process up to 5 million passengers a year. It will serve air travel in the region, boost Mekong Delta's economy, improving defence, security and international integration.
Trà Nóc Airport was originally constructed during the Vietnam War in 1965 by United States Air Force (USAF) civil engineering units as a military airfield. It was used by the USAF as well as being the Headquarters of the Republic of Vietnam Air Force (VNAF) 4th Air Division until 1975.
After 1975, the facility was initially unused, then later operated as a small regional airport for Can Tho. It was expanded and upgraded to international status, with completion due in 2008.
Can Tho Airport has two floors with two main areas: the right flank from the main entrance is used for domestic departure and arrivals; whereas the left flank is for international flights.
At present, Can Tho Airport mostly hosts is mostly used domestic flights to and from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City or Phu Quoc (operated by Vietnam Airlines) and Con Dao (by VASCO Airlines). In the foreseeable future, more flights are scheduled to run between Can Tho and other major destinations such as Da Lat, Da Nang, Hue and Vinh.
From Can Tho International Airport to the City Center
It is 10km from the airport to city center. Travelers can choose different types of vehicle (4 – 30 seats) to suit your demand at a reasonable price. Taxi always waits for you in front of the airbase’ main entrance. From there, it is easy to visit beautiful spots such as Ninh Kieu Pier Tourist Market, Cai Rang (Cái Rang) floating market, Phong Dien (Phong Ði?n) floating market, Quang Duc Pagoda, Xuan Khanh Quarter, Xuan Khanh Market, and many other places to enjoy the local specialties.
Flight distance from Can Tho International Airport to some main airports:
-From Can Tho International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport: 1239km
- From Can Tho International Airport to Phu Quoc Airport: 193km
- From Can Tho International Airport to Con Dao Airport: 83km
There are 2 flights each day from Hanoi to Can Tho, the time will departure at 07:00 AM- 09:10 AM on Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri. and leaving at 14:30 PM arrival at 16:40 PM. The return departure at 10:00 AM and gets back to Hanoi at 12:10 AM and 17:25 PM - 19:35 PM every day. The price is 1.815.000 VND/ Economy Class/ 1 way/ person.