Ca Mau Airport - Latest information and flight schedule update 2025

As the only airport in Ca Mau Province (tỉnh Cà Mau) -- the southernmost region of the country, Ca Mau Airport plays a crucial role in connecting aviation transportation in the Mekong Delta region. Despite its modest scale, this regional airport maintains stable operations, serving the increasing demands for travel, tourism, and commerce. The following article will help you stay updated with detailed information about Ca Mau Airport, the latest 2025 flight schedules, amenity services, and future expansion plans.

1. Basic information about Ca Mau Airport

  • Full name: Ca Mau Airport (Cảng hàng không Cà Mau)
  • Airport code (IATA): CAH
  • Address: No. 93, Ly Thuong Kiet Street (đường Lý Thường Kiệt), Ward 6 (phường 6), Ca Mau City (thành phố Cà Mau), Ca Mau Province (tỉnh Cà Mau)
  • Distance to Ca Mau city center: 2 km
  • Operating time zone: GMT +7
  • Passenger terminal:
  • Area: 2,233m²
  • Number of boarding gates: 1
  • Technical infrastructure:
  • Runway: 1,500m long, 30m wide
  • Aircraft apron: 7,200m² area
  • Operating capacity: Serves 2 flights using ATR72 aircraft during peak hours
  • Contact information:
  • Duty officer: 0290 3833 855
  • Hotline: 0913 49 88 00

Ca Mau Airport was built during the French colonial period (also called Moranc airfield) and officially began civil operations in 2004. Located in the center of Ca Mau City, the airport serves as an important aviation transit point that helps shorten travel time to destinations such as: U Minh Ha National Park (vườn Quốc gia U Minh Hạ), Ca Mau mangrove forest (rừng ngập mặn Cà Mau), Ca Mau Cape (mũi Cà Mau), etc. This contributes to promoting tourism and business investment locally as well as throughout the entire Mekong Delta region.

Sân bay Cà Mau

Ca Mau Airport (Source: Internet)

2. List of flight routes operated at Ca Mau Airport

Currently, VASCO airline is exclusively operating the Ho Chi Minh City -- Ca Mau route, with one daily flight frequency using ATR-72 or ATR-42 aircraft:

Although there are no direct flights to other cities yet, passengers can easily connect to Ca Mau from Hanoi (Hà Nội), Da Nang (Đà Nẵng), Da Lat (Đà Lạt), etc. through connecting flights in Ho Chi Minh City.

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3. Transportation guide to and from Ca Mau Airport

Transportation method

Reference price

Booking/pickup guide

Taxi Duration: 5-10 minutes

70,000 - 100,000 VND

Call hotlines: <br>- Mai Linh: 0290.3.78.78.78<br>- Ca Mau: 0290.3.837.837<br>- Dat Mui: 0290.3.678.678<br>- Xanh SM: book directly on mobile app<br><br>You can also catch taxis at the airport gate/departure location.

Motorbike taxi (traditional/technology) Duration: 5-10 minutes

20,000 - 40,000 VND

Easy to catch in the city center. At the airport, pick up outside the gate or book through mobile apps.

Hotel shuttle service Duration: depends on hotel location

Free - 100,000 VND

Contact hotels in advance to schedule pickup/drop-off according to flight times. Many hotels provide door-to-door service.

Motorbike rental Duration: depends on destination/departure location

150,000 - 200,000 VND/day (depending on bike type)

Reference contacts:<br>- Trong Nguyen: 0939 555 999<br>- Trien Le: 0849 526 952<br>- Bao Anh: 0918 649 660<br>- Anh Khoi: 0814162162<br>- Anh Nguyet: 0290 3567 666

4. Airport scale and layout

Runway

Ca Mau Airport currently has 01 runway, designated 09/27, measuring 1,500m x 30m, suitable for operating short-range aircraft such as ATR-72. Additionally, there is 01 main taxiway positioned perpendicularly, connecting the runway with the terminal and apron.

Aircraft apron

The apron area is arranged with 02 parking positions, flexibly used for both passenger and cargo aircraft. The apron infrastructure ensures service for small aircraft such as ATR-72, ATR-42 or equivalent.

Passenger terminal

The passenger terminal at Ca Mau Airport consists of 2 floors:

  • Ground floor: Includes areas: main hall, check-in counters, security screening area, isolation room, VIP waiting room, service counters, and functional rooms. Arranged with the right side for arriving passengers and left side for departing passengers.
  • Upper floor: Includes isolation area, crew rooms, and smoking room.

Tầng trệt nhà ga hành khách sân bay Cà Mau

Ground floor of Ca Mau Airport passenger terminal (Source: Internet)

Không gian nhà chờ tại sân bay Cà Mau

Waiting area space at Ca Mau Airport (Source: Internet)

Airport layout

Sơ đồ tầng trệt nhà ga hành khách sân bay Cà Mau

Ground floor layout of Ca Mau Airport passenger terminal (Source: Internet)

Sơ đồ tầng lầu nhà ga hành khách sân bay Cà Mau

Upper floor layout of Ca Mau Airport passenger terminal (Source: Internet)

5. Amenity services available at the airport

Ca Mau Airport, despite its small scale, still meets basic amenities serving passengers throughout their waiting time:

  • Free Wi-Fi: Passengers can connect to free Wi-Fi in all areas of the terminal using laptops, phones, or tablets. Connection method:
  • Select network: "Free Wi-Fi Airport 1 / 2 / 3 / 4"
  • After connecting, open browser to use Internet

Note: This is an unencrypted network, should not be used to access banking, personal email, or important social media.

  • Dining: The departure hall of the terminal has a canteen serving light meals with characteristic Southwest region flavors. Prices are clearly listed, suitable for passengers waiting for flights.
  • Shopping: Currently, Ca Mau Airport does not have commercial services or shopping stores in the passenger terminal area.
  • Free drinking water: The airport provides free drinking water in departure halls, arrival halls, first-floor waiting areas, and VIP passenger areas.
  • Medical support:
  • Medical room located in departure hall, next to check-in area
  • Passengers needing assistance can contact airport staff at check-in counters
  • Ambulance service available for emergency cases

Khu vực ăn uống trong nhà ga hành khách sân bay Cà Mau

Dining area in Ca Mau Airport passenger terminal (Source: Internet)

6. Important notes when departing and arriving at Ca Mau Airport

To ensure a smooth journey and save time, passengers should note some time milestones and necessary procedures when traveling to and from Ca Mau Airport:

  • Check-in counter opening time: Check-in counters open 2 hours before takeoff. You should arrive early to avoid queuing or unexpected issues.
  • Counter closing time: Stop accepting passengers 40 minutes before flight time. After this time, procedure counters will not accept additional passengers.
  • Boarding gate closing time: Aircraft boarding gate closes 15 minutes before scheduled departure. Late passengers will not be allowed to board, so actively monitor announcements in the waiting area.
  • Suggested nearby destinations: From Ca Mau Airport, you can easily start exploring typical destinations in the southernmost region of the country:
  • Thi Tuong Dam (Đầm Thị Tường) -- "lake sea in the delta" famous for its characteristic ecosystem (about 40km away)
  • Hon Da Bac (Hòn Đá Bạc) -- magnificent scenery combining forest and sea (about 50km away)

7. Ca Mau Airport expansion project

To meet the increasing travel demand of passengers and promote economic development in the Mekong Delta region, Ca Mau Airport is preparing to enter a comprehensive upgrade phase. According to the approval decision dated October 16, 2024 signed by Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha (Phó Thủ tướng Trần Hồng Hà), Vietnam Airports Corporation (ACV) (Tổng công ty Cảng hàng không Việt Nam) is assigned as the project investor, with total capital of approximately 2.4 trillion VND (100% ACV equity capital).

Infrastructure expansion scale

  • New runway: 2,400m long, 45m wide, sufficient to accommodate medium-range aircraft such as Airbus A320, A321 and equivalent.
  • Taxiway and apron system:
  • Build new main taxiway 128m long, 15m wide and 05 holding taxiways
  • Construct new southern apron with area 182m × 112.5m, accommodating 03 A320, A321 parking positions

Renovation and expansion of passenger terminal

  • Construction area: approximately 2,668m²
  • Total floor area: approximately 4,200m², including 2 floors, building height 9.5m

Synchronized auxiliary items: The project also includes many important auxiliary works such as:

  • Traffic roads connecting apron to terminal
  • External vehicle depot, emergency fire station
  • Security fence, technical perimeter road and related technical infrastructure

Vision to 2050: According to Vietnam aviation industry master plan

  • By 2030, Ca Mau Airport will achieve ICAO 4C level, capacity of 1 million passengers/year
  • By 2050, continue maintaining 4C standard, increase capacity to 3 million passengers/year, becoming a strategic transit point in the southernmost region of the country

Dự án mở rộng sân bay Cà Mau

Ca Mau Airport expansion project (Source: Internet)

Dự án mở rộng sân bay Cà Mau

Ca Mau Airport expansion project (Source: Internet)

With synchronized development orientation in both infrastructure and service quality, Ca Mau Airport not only helps shorten geographical distances but also opens up many tourism and investment opportunities for the southernmost region of the country. If you are planning to explore Ca Mau Cape (Mũi Cà Mau) or work in this area, please refer to flight schedules and book tickets easily with Vietnam Airlines to experience a convenient, safe and complete journey like never before.