Tan Son Nhat airport lounges: which one to pick in Ho Chi Minh City
Tan Son Nhat airport lounges: which one to pick in Ho Chi Minh City

Tan Son Nhat airport lounges: which one to pick in Ho Chi Minh City

Travellers departing from Ho Chi Minh City find lounges spread across three terminals, with very different offerings: some are built for business travellers, others open to anyone who pays for entry. The right choice depends on the departure terminal, the card you hold and what you are after, whether it's a hot meal, a shower or a quiet spot before the flight.
In the domestic terminal, used for Vietnam's internal routes, the main lounge is the Le Saigonnais Business Lounge, run by SASCO with decor that recalls old Saigon's architecture and a buffet of local dishes such as pho and banh mi. Nearby is the Prime Lounge, opened for the company's thirtieth anniversary, which the most recent sources indicate is currently temporarily closed.
Which lounge to choose
Lounge Where Hours Priority Pass Paid entry Showers
Le Saigonnais Business Lounge T1 · Domestic flights — Yes Yes —
Apricot Business Lounge T2 · International flights Open 24 hours No Yes —
Jasmine Halal Lounge T2 · International flights Open 24 hours Yes 34 USD —
Rose Business Lounge T2 · International flights Open 24 hours Yes 34 USD —
SH Elite Lounge T3 · Domestic flights 07:00-19:00 No 32 USD —
SH Premium Lounge Tan Son Nhat T3 · Domestic flights 05:00-23:00 Yes 19 USD Yes
The SENS Business Lounge T3 · Domestic flights 04:30-23:30 Yes 20 USD Yes
Lotus Premier Lounge T3 · Domestic flights Open 24 hours No 16 USD Yes
Prime LoungeTemporarily closed T1 · Domestic flights — No — —
Run by the airport T1 · Domestic flights Priority Pass
Le Saigonnais Business Lounge

Domestic terminal, opposite gate 11, after security

The name and decor recall old Saigon's architecture; the lounge seats up to 70 guests and serves Vietnamese dishes such as pho, spring rolls and banh mi.

Entry with Priority Pass, LoungeKey, DragonPass and American Express Platinum/Diners Club cards, or direct payment on site. Maximum stay 3 hours.

  • Hot food
  • Bar
Run by the airport T2 · International flights
Apricot Business Lounge

International terminal, first floor, near gates 17-18

Run directly by SASCO, it offers hot food service and a bar in the lounge.

Hours
Open 24 hours

Reserved mainly for passengers with oneworld or Star Alliance status, with paid entry also open to other travellers. It does not appear to accept Priority Pass.

  • Hot food
  • Bar
Run by the airport T2 · International flights Priority Pass
Jasmine Halal Lounge

International terminal, gates 10-14 area

Opened in December 2022, it is the first lounge for Muslim passengers in Vietnam: halal-certified cuisine, dedicated prayer rooms and no alcohol.

Hours
Open 24 hours

Entry with Priority Pass and DragonPass, or paid access from 34 USD (945,000 VND via SASCO).

  • Hot food
Independent T2 · International flights Priority Pass
Rose Business Lounge

International terminal, level 2, near gate 9

Reopened in November 2024 in partnership with Airport Dimensions, it covers about 400 square metres with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the apron and seats up to 129 people; in 2026 it won the Best Lounge in Asia award at the PAX Readership Awards.

Hours
Open 24 hours

Entry with Priority Pass, LoungeKey, for passengers with oneworld or Star Alliance status, or paid access from 34 USD. Entry allowed up to 3 hours before departure; children under 2 free.

  • Hot food
  • Bar
Independent T3 · Domestic flights
SH Elite Lounge

Among the lounges in terminal T3, it is the most recent, with a neoclassical design inspired by East Asia.

Hours
07:00-19:00

Access only by paid walk-in, from 32 USD (997,500 VND via Airport Connects); it does not appear to accept Priority Pass or other lounge programs.

  • Hot food
  • Bar
Independent T3 · Domestic flights Priority Pass
SH Premium Lounge Tan Son Nhat

Fourth floor, near gate 12

Among its opening services in the new T3 terminal is a shower, along with a hot buffet and a bar.

Hours
05:00-23:00

Entry with Priority Pass, LoungeKey, DragonPass and American Express Platinum card, or paid access from 19 USD (465,500 VND via Airport Connects).

  • Showers
  • Hot food
  • Bar
Run by the airport T3 · Domestic flights Priority Pass
The SENS Business Lounge

Fourth floor, gates 1-10 area, after security

The decor of the lounge, opened with the new T3 terminal, recalls traditional Vietnamese craft villages, with shapes that reference embroidery looms and silk-toned lighting.

Hours
04:30-23:30

Entry with Priority Pass, LoungeKey, DragonPass and American Express Platinum card, or paid access from 20 USD.

  • Showers
  • Hot food
  • Bar
Airline T3 · Domestic flights
Lotus Premier Lounge

Opposite gate 13

It stays open 24 hours a day with a shower and a bar, among the few lounges still running when the rest of the terminal closes for the night.

Hours
Open 24 hours

Reserved for the highest-tier Lotusmiles members (Million Miler), or paid access from 16 USD.

  • Showers
  • Hot food
  • Bar
Run by the airport T1 · Domestic flights Temporarily closed
Prime Lounge

Domestic terminal, behind the SASCO Shop, towards gate 11, after security

Opened in late 2023 for SASCO's thirtieth anniversary, with Asian-European cuisine among the services announced at launch; the most recent sources indicate it is temporarily closed.

The international terminal has the widest selection. The Rose Business Lounge, recently reopened in partnership with Airport Dimensions, stands out for its floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the apron and for an international award as best lounge in Asia. Aimed at a specific group of travellers, the Jasmine Halal Lounge is the first lounge for Muslim passengers in Vietnam, with halal-certified cuisine, dedicated prayer rooms and no alcohol: a natural choice for those who follow strict religious observance. The nearby Apricot Business Lounge, also run by SASCO, is instead aimed mainly at travellers with airline alliance status, while still being open to other passengers for a fee. Unlike the Rose, the Apricot does not accept Priority Pass: a detail worth remembering for anyone relying on that card to get in. Terminal T3, the airport's newest, brings together several lounges built for different situations. The SH Premium Lounge and The SENS Business Lounge both offer a shower and a hot buffet, but the latter stands out for a design that recalls Vietnamese craft villages, with shapes reminiscent of embroidery looms and silk-toned lighting. For those arriving without a card that guarantees free access, the SH Elite Lounge remains a paid-entry-only option, while Vietnam Airlines' Lotus Premier Lounge, reserved for its highest-tier Lotusmiles members, is among the few lounges in the terminal to stay open around the clock, useful for anyone with an overnight layover or a flight departing in the very early hours.
In short, the choice at Tan Son Nhat depends mainly on the departure terminal and the programme you belong to: those leaving from the domestic terminal have a single solid option, international travellers can choose between the general offering and the dedicated halal lounge, while in T3 it is worth looking at specific services, such as a shower or round-the-clock opening, rather than at the lounge's name. Anyone who belongs to no access programme will still find, in every terminal, at least one option with direct payment.
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