Circular No. 34/2023/TT-BGTVT amending and supplementing certain articles of Circular No. 17/2019/TT-BGTVT dated May 3, 2019 issued by the Minister of Transport on the framework for passenger air transport service fees on domestic routes.

Circular No. 34/2023/TT-BGTVT amends and supplements the framework for passenger air transport service fees on domestic routes of Vietnam. The document stipulates the maximum level for each group of routes based on distance and the purpose of economic and social development.

Document No.34/2023/TT-BGTVT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Construction
Signed byLê Anh Tuấn — Thứ trưởng
Updated15/06/2026
SectorTransport
FieldAviation
Issued date30/11/2023
Effective date01/03/2024
Expiry date01/01/2025
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 34/2023/TT-BGTVT amends and supplements the framework for passenger air transport service fees on domestic routes of Vietnam. The document stipulates the maximum level for each group of routes based on distance and the purpose of economic and social development.

Scope of application

Air carriers, state management agencies for transportation

Key points

  • For groups of routes under 500 km, the maximum level is VND 1,600,000 per one-way ticket for the group aimed at economic and social development, and VND 1,700,000 per ticket for other routes (Article 4, Clause 1).
  • For groups of routes from 500 km to under 850 km, the maximum level is VND 2,250,000 per one-way ticket (Article 4, Clause 1).
  • For groups of routes from 850 km to under 1,000 km, the maximum level is VND 2,890,000 per one-way ticket (Article 4, Clause 1).
  • For groups of routes from 1,000 km to under 1,280 km, the maximum level is VND 3,400,000 per one-way ticket (Article 4, Clause 1).
  • For groups of routes 1,280 km and above, the maximum level is VND 4,000,000 per one-way ticket (Article 4, Clause 1).

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Helps adjust airfare to be consistent with economic and social realities.
  • It may increase travel costs for passengers using long-distance air routes.
  • Creates a clear legal basis for managing and adjusting airfare.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum level of a one-way air ticket under 500 km?

VND 1,600,000 per ticket for the group of routes aimed at economic and social development, and VND 1,700,000 per ticket for other routes.

What is the maximum level of a one-way air ticket from 500 km to under 850 km?

VND 2,250,000 per ticket.

What is the maximum level of a one-way air ticket from 1,280 km and above?

VND 4,000,000 per ticket.

Full text

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 34/2023/TT-BGTVT
Hanoi, November 30, 2023

CIRCULAR

Amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circular No. 17/2019/TT-BGTVT dated May 3, 2019, issued by the Minister of Transport on the framework of passenger transport service fees on domestic air routes

________________

Pursuant to the Civil Aviation Law of Vietnam dated June 29, 2006 and the Law Amending and Supplementing Some Articles of the Civil Aviation Law of Vietnam dated November 21, 2014;

Pursuant to the Law on Prices dated June 20, 2012;

Pursuant to Decree No. 177/2013/NĐ-CP dated November 14, 2013, promulgated by the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain articles of the Law on Prices, and Decree No. 149/2016/NĐ-CP dated November 11, 2016, promulgated by the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 177/2013/NĐ-CP dated November 14, 2013, promulgated by the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain articles of the Law on Prices;

BASED ON THE DECREE NO. 56/2022/ND-CP dated August 24, 2022 of THE GOVERNMENT stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of THE MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT;

PURSUANT TO THE PROPOSAL OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT AND THE DIRECTOR OF THE VIETNAM CIVIL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION;

The Minister of Transport hereby issues this Circular amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circular No. 17/2019/TT-BGTVT dated May 3, 2019, issued by the Minister of Transport on the framework of passenger transport service fees on domestic air routes.

Article 1. Amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circular No. 17/2019/TT-BGTVT dated May 3, 2019, issued by the Minister of Transport on the framework of passenger transport service fees on domestic air routes

Amending and supplementing Clause 1 of Article 4 of Circular No. 17/2019/TT-BGTVT dated May 3, 2019, issued by the Minister of Transport on the framework of passenger transport service fees on domestic air routes as follows:

"1. Framework for basic economy class passenger transport service fees

Group

Air route distance

Maximum level (VND/one-way ticket)

I

Under 500 km

1.

Economic and social development air route group

1.600.000

2.

Other air route group under 500 km

1.700.000

II

From 500 km to under 850 km

2.250.000

III

From 850 km to under 1,000 km

2.890.000

IV

From 1,000 km to under 1,280 km

3.400.000

V

1,280 km and above

4.000.000

."

Article 2. Effectiveness and Implementation

This Circular takes effect from March 1, 2024.

The Director of the Office, the Inspector General, the Heads of Departments, the Director of the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam, the Heads of relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals shall be responsible for implementing this Circular./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
LE ANH TUAN
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