Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: Central airport set to become international gateway

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Central airport set to become international gateway

Cam Ranh Airport in the central province of Khanh Hoa will develop rapidly once it becomes an international gateway this year, the Vietnam Airlines chief said Friday.
The carrier plans to put Cam Ranh on its international map by launching flights to North Asian destinations, general director Pham Ngoc Minh said.
Some South Korean tour operators have promised the airlines they would bring passengers to Cam Ranh and Russian carrier Aeroflot also wants to begin services to this coastal airport, Tien Phong newspaper reported.
The airport is expected to receive 1.5 million passengers in 2010 and up to four million by 2015, Minh said. Last year, the 750-hectare airport handled 683,000 passengers.
By next June, its new international terminal is expected to receive 1.5-2 million passengers a year.
Last year, the government permitted Vietnam Airlines and the Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam, or BIDV, to invite foreign investors to form the Cam Ranh Airport Construction and Investment Joint Stock Company.
Reported by Vinh Bao

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Tips on Travel to Vietnam

It's always warm in Southeast Asia apart from high mountains, so leave the heavy clothing at home. Cotton and breathable fabrics are always better than synthetics -- although cotton does wrinkle a lot when traveling! December through April is roughly the dry season in that region, although it can still rain a little. December is a good time to go in terms of temperature -- cooler than in the humid summertime. Either way, wearing more clothing (shirt sleeves and long pants) is always more respectful towards the Asian culture, especially when visiting temples and rural areas.