Vietnam overtakes Thailand as SE Asia's 2nd largest aviation market

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Vietnam has surpassed Thailand to become the second largest aviation market in Southeast Asia as of July

•Vietnam rose to second place in the Southeast Asian aviation market in July with 7.4 million flight seats.
•Indonesia remains the largest market in the region with 10.9 million seats.
•Thailand dropped from second place in June to third place in July with 6.9 million seats.
•Vietnam Airlines was the largest airline in Southeast Asia in July with 2.81 million seats.

•Vietnam recorded 7.4 million flight seats in July, an increase of 5.6 percent compared to the same period last year.
•Indonesia maintained the largest market position in Southeast Asia with 10.9 million seats, a 0.3 percent increase from last year.
•Thailand fell to third place in July with 6.9 million seats, representing a 3 percent decrease.
•Malaysia and Philippines followed Thailand in the regional aviation market rankings.
•The decrease in flight seats in Thailand, Malaysia, and Philippines was a consequence of the crisis in the Middle East.
•Vietnam Airlines recorded 2.81 million seats in July, a 0.1 percent increase from the previous year, making it the largest airline in Southeast Asia for that month.
•VnExpress reported these findings on August 5, 2026, citing data from OAG.

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Vietnam(เวียดนาม)ℹ️

A country that became the second largest aviation market in Southeast Asia in July.

Thailand(ไทย)ℹ️

A country that dropped to third place in the Southeast Asian aviation market in July.

Southeast Asia(เอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้)ℹ️

The regional aviation market encompassing Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Philippines.

Indonesia(อินโดนีเซีย)ℹ️

The largest aviation market in Southeast Asia with 10.9 million seats.

Malaysia(มาเลเซีย)ℹ️

A country that experienced a decrease in flight seats due to the Middle East crisis.

Philippines(ฟิลิปปินส์)ℹ️

A country that experienced a decrease in flight seats due to the Middle East crisis.

Middle East(ตะวันออกกลาง)ℹ️

A region where a crisis led to a decrease in flight seats in Thailand, Malaysia, and Philippines.

VnExpressℹ️

A Vietnamese media outlet that reported on the aviation market rankings.

OAG (Official Airline Guide)

A global aviation and travel data provider based in England.

Vietnam Airlines(สายการบินเวียดนามแอร์ไลน์)ℹ️

The largest airline in Southeast Asia in July with 2.81 million seats.