Phu Bai International Airport (IATA: HUI, ICAO: VVPB) is the primary international gateway to Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The airport is located in Phu Bai Ward, Huong Thuy Town, approximately 13–15 kilometres southeast of Hue city centre, along National Highway 1A. It is managed and operated by Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) and serves as a vital aviation hub for the North Central region of Vietnam, supporting tourism and trade for Thua Thien Hue Province and surrounding areas.
The airport is a dual-use civil and military airfield, classified as ICAO level 4E, capable of handling aircraft types including the Airbus A350, Boeing 747, Boeing 777, and Airbus A320/A321. Phu Bai International Airport features two passenger terminals: Terminal 1 (T1) and Terminal 2 (T2). Since 28 April 2023, all scheduled flights have been transferred from T1 to T2, with T1 now reserved for general aviation operations.
In the first half of 2025, Phu Bai International Airport demonstrated remarkable growth, handling over 6,764 flights (a 6% increase year-on-year) and serving 1,093,440 passengers (an 11% increase). Cargo operations surged 55%, with 1,466 tons handled during the period. The airport currently connects Hue with major Vietnamese cities including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Lat, with plans to expand international routes in the near future.