Typhoon Kajiki forces closure of two Vietnam airports; hundreds of flights; at least 35 flights cancelled

A general view shows a river and buildings amid heavy rain and strong winds in Vinh city, Nghe An province, on August 25, 2025, after Typhoon Kajiki made landfall. Vietnam evacuated tens of thousands of residents from coastal areas on August 25, as Typhoon Kajiki made landfall, lashing the country's central belt with gales of more than 130 kilometres per hour. (Photo by NHAC NGUYEN / AFP)

HANOI (Vietnam News/ANN): The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has announced the suspension of flights at two airports in central Vietnam on Monday as Typhoon Kajiki approaches.

Dong Hoi Airport in Quang Binh Province was closed from 4am to 4pm on Monday, while Tho Xuan Airport in Thanh Hoa will suspend operations from 10am to 9pm, the same day, to ensure passenger and equipment safety. At least 35 flights have been confirmed to be cancelled.