Recap Route Asia Xi’an 2026
From 14–16 April 2026, Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) participated in Routes Asia 2026, held in Xi’an, China. Bringing together airlines, airports, and key aviation stakeholders, the event served as a strategic forum for shaping future connectivity across Asia-Pacific. The programme further enabled ACV to strengthen strategic partnerships, exchange market intelligence, and explore potential avenues for network expansion across the region.
Driving Growth through Bilateral Engagement
Throughout the three-day programme, ACV engaged in a series of in-depth meetings and bilateral networking sessions, aimed at strengthening existing partnerships while identifying new route opportunities. Discussions focused on advancing plans for new international services and the restoration of previously operated routes, with particular attention to market demand and operational feasibility.
Photo: ACV
Backed by a network of 21 airports and a continuously enhanced infrastructure platform, ACV is well positioned to support the long-term growth of airline partners. In addition to major gateways such as SGN (Tan Son Nhat int’l airport)and HAN (Noi Bai int’l airport), ACV also highlighted the growing role of point-to-point hubs including HUI (Phu Bai int’l airport), DLI (Lien Khuong int’l airport), HPH (Cat Bi int’l airport) and VCA (Can Tho int’l airport), alongside emerging markets such as Dong Hoi. These discussions reflected a broader strategy to diversify connectivity, unlock high-potential secondary markets, and support more direct international services across Vietnam.
Meetings at ACV's booth. Photo: ACV
Advancing Strategic Infrastructure and Vietnam’s Emerging Role as a Regional Hub
At the event, ACV also highlighted its ongoing infrastructure expansion, specifically showcasing the role and potential of Long Thanh International Airport. As a strategic project envisioned to become a major regional transit hub, Long Thanh received significant attention from international partners, reinforcing Vietnam’s readiness to accommodate increasing passenger demand and cargo flows.
Photo: ACV
At the ACV booth, destination promotion was also integrated into the engagement approach, with visual displays of key tourism locations such as Da Nang (Golden Bridge Ba Na Hills), Dong Hoi (Son Doong Cave), Hai Phong (Lan Ha Bay), Hue (Hue Imperial City), and Can Tho (Can Tho market) presented across lightbox installations. This approach reinforced the link between market demand and route opportunities across Vietnam’s network.
Golden Bridge Ba Na Hills - Da Nang City
Son Doong Cave - UNESCO-recognized Phong Nha-Ke Bang Natioanl Park - Quang Tri Province
Lan Ha Bay - Hai Phong City
Hue Imperial City - UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Hue City
Can Tho market - Can Tho City
By continuously improving operational efficiency and service quality, ACV aims to deliver greater value for airline partners and further position Vietnam as a rising hub for connectivity and transit in the Asia-Pacific region.
The following images capture memorable engagements and productive discussions between ACV’s Routes Development team and international aviation partners throughout Routes Asia 2026:
Featured Display Details at ACV's Booth Table. Photo: ACV