According to the approved plan in Decision No. 427/QD-BXD, Phu Quoc International Airport will be comprehensively expanded and upgraded to meet the socio-economic development and tourism development requirements of the locality, while ensuring that the transport infrastructure meets the requirements for organizing the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum (APEC 2027).
Perspective of Phu Quoc International Airport presented at the announcement conference.
Phu Quoc International Airport has a total planned area of approximately 1,050 hectares, with a total investment capital of approximately VND 26,572 billion by 2030, and a vision to 2050 requiring an additional VND 25,791 billion.
At the conference, Mr. Uong Viet Dung, Director of the Vietnam Civil Aviation Authority, stated: “The recently approved plan is an important basis for Kien Giang province to implement synchronous investment projects to modernize the infrastructure of Phu Quoc International Airport. This will not only contribute to the successful organization of APEC 2027 but also promote the development of Phu Quoc City into a leading attractive destination in the region.”
According to the project presentation by ADCC - Vietnam's leading company in the field of aviation construction consulting, before APEC 2027, Phu Quoc airport will be expanded with the goal of achieving a capacity of 18 million passengers/year, 4.5 times higher than the current status (4 million passengers/year). The target by 2050 is to upgrade the airport to a capacity of 50 million passengers/year.
Besides the existing runway, a second runway will be built. The two runways will be 3,500m and 3,300m long, ensuring efficient and safe airport operations, serving wide-body aircraft and long international flights from Europe and America.
In addition, the aircraft parking area will be expanded with 70-80 parking positions, meeting the goal of welcoming heads of state and senior leaders of economies in the APEC 2027 event and ensuring the needs of organizing international events in Phu Quoc in the future.
The terminal design was designed by CPG Consultants based in Singapore.
The highlight of Phu Quoc International Airport is the passenger terminal, designed by CPG Airport consultants based in Singapore, inspired by a phoenix spreading its wings, symbolizing the national status and national pride. The terminal has an international standard jet bridge system, an international terminal, a domestic terminal, a shopping mall, an exhibition area, etc. The terminal is equipped with the world's most modern operating technology, including airport-free check-in, automatic baggage sorting, biometric recognition technology, reducing entry and exit time to 15-30 seconds/person…
The VVIP terminal of Phu Quoc International Airport is newly built, aiming to welcome heads of state, designed by Italian architect Marco Casamonti, the “father” of the iconic Kiss Bridge in Phu Quoc. The terminal is designed after the sea eagle, symbolizing freedom and flexibility in the ocean.
In addition, the Phu Quoc International Airport master plan includes expanding and adding auxiliary facilities such as a cargo terminal and a radar system…
Previously, Phu Quoc announced a series of key projects and works in preparation for APEC 2027, including the APEC multi-functional complex with a 10,000 m² Conference and Exhibition Center, a multi-purpose auditorium, an international press center, an APEC square, a duty-free shopping mall, and a culture and arts center. Alongside this are the main roads connecting the airport to the city center, urban landscape and infrastructure improvement projects, smart transportation… demonstrating the commitment of Phu Quoc in anticipating sustainable development trends.
In 2025, Phu Quoc aims to welcome 7 million visitors, necessitating the expansion of the international airport.
With the simultaneous implementation of these strategic projects, including the master plan to expand Phu Quoc International Airport to a capacity of 18 million passengers/year before APEC 2027, the island city is gradually asserting its position as a new international economic, tourism, and conference center in the region and the world. Not only serving APEC 2027, these projects also lay the foundation for Phu Quoc’s breakthrough, attracting investment, enhancing competitiveness, and deeper integration in the coming period.
