Tan Son Nhat Airport is located just 7 km from the center of Ho Chi Minh City, the largest and most bustling city in Vietnam, formerly known as Saigon.
Among the oldest airports in Asia, it is today the most trafficked airport in the country and the gateway to the Mekong Delta and the entire south of Vietnam.
How to get to Tan Son Nhat International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to SGN
Parking near Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Multi-level parking is available adjacent to the terminals.
How to get to Ho Chi Minh City from SGN
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Private Transfer: SGN/HCM City → Mui Ne/Phan Thiet | Fixed Price
Ho Chi Minh: SGN Airport Private Transfer to/from Downtown
Private Airport Transfer SGN – Ho Chi Minh City | Fixed Price
Private taxi: Can Tho to SGN/Ho Chi Minh | Fixed
Car rental at Tan Son Nhat International Airport
The major car rental companies have desks at the airport, although many visitors prefer a driver with a rental car given the intensity of city traffic.
Hotels near Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Tan Binh, a step from the terminal
The Ibis Saigon Airport is about 500 metres from the terminal, 5 minutes on foot; the Prague Saigon Airport Hotel is in the same Tan Binh district, a few minutes by car.
Best for: Short layovers, overnight flights or late-evening landings, when all you want is a bed a few minutes on foot or by car from check-in.
- No dependence on Ho Chi Minh City's traffic, often the real obstacle in this city
- Lower rates than the international hotels of District 1
- A residential district with little beyond the hotels: a taxi downtown is needed for an evening out
- No city view or atmosphere, just the runway and the buildings of Tan Binh
Recommended hotels
- Ibis Saigon Airport About 500 metres from the terminal, with a rooftop bar and outdoor pool where you can watch planes taking off; among the hotels most chosen by transit passengers for short layovers. View availability
- Prague Saigon Airport Hotel In the Tan Binh district, a few minutes from the terminal; a small hotel with some of the highest scores in the airport area. View availability
District 1, Dong Khoi and the historic centre
About 6-8 km from the airport; 20-30 minutes outside rush hour, 40-60 minutes or more between 7-9 and 16:30-19:30.
Best for: Those who want the Opera House, Notre-Dame cathedral, Ben Thanh market and Dong Khoi's nightlife within walking distance.
- The Opera House, Notre-Dame cathedral, the Reunification Palace and Ben Thanh market within walking distance of the area's hotels
- The city's greatest concentration of restaurants, bars and nightlife
- At rush hour the trip to the airport can exceed an hour: better to leave with plenty of time to spare
- A tourist area, so pricier and noisier in the evening than Tan Binh
Recommended hotels
- Park Hyatt Saigon On Lam Son Square, overlooking the Opera House and the Dong Khoi shopping street; steps from Notre-Dame, the Reunification Palace and Ben Thanh market. View availability
- Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon On Ton Duc Thang Street, a minute's walk from Dong Khoi and three from the Saigon River, with views of the city's historic town hall; rooftop and two in-house restaurants. View availability
District 7, Phu My Hung
About 14-15 km from the airport, 25-45 minutes under normal traffic conditions; the route partly avoids downtown, so it's often more predictable than the one toward District 1.
Best for: Those working with foreign companies, attending trade fairs at the SECC convention centre, or preferring a planned district less chaotic than the historic centre.
- A planned district with wider streets and less chaos than the historic centre
- Handy for those attending events at the SECC convention centre, a few steps from some hotels
- Far from District 1's landmarks: every trip downtown requires a transfer
- A more residential area, with limited evening life compared with Dong Khoi
Recommended hotels
- Novotel Living Saigon South A few steps from the SECC convention centre, in the Phu My Hung district; studios and apartments with an in-room washing machine, designed for extended work stays. View availability
- Ibis Saigon South In the same Phu My Hung area, the cheaper sibling of the Novotel Living for those wanting the same district on a tighter budget. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
- lounges
- 8
- with Priority Pass
- 5
- paid entry
- from 19 USD
- open 24 hours
- 4
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The 2 terminals (domestic and international) handle Vietnam's heaviest traffic, with connections to Asia, Europe, Australia, and North America.
The scale of the airport suggests a margin of at least 3 hours for those departing on an international flight.
Map of Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is it true that Ho Chi Minh City will soon have a second airport?
Yes, the new Long Thanh International Airport, about 40 km east of the city, is under construction to relieve traffic at Tan Son Nhat, which is now nearing saturation, with the first operational phases expected in the second half of the decade.
Q. Is it worth using Grab instead of a taxi at the Tan Son Nhat exit?
Many travelers prefer to order a Grab through the app and walk to the designated pickup point outside the terminal, often cheaper and more transparent than a metered taxi taken directly at the arrivals counters.
Q. Do you need a visa to enter Ho Chi Minh City?
The same rules apply as for all of Vietnam: an e-Visa for up to 90 days available online, or exemption for short stays depending on nationality.
Q. Which public buses connect the airport to downtown?
Lines 109 and 152: the 109 is generally more convenient for tourists, the 152 is the cheaper option.
Q. Which lounges accept Priority Pass?
Le Saigonnais Business Lounge (T1), Jasmine Halal Lounge (T2), Rose Business Lounge (T2), SH Premium Lounge Tan Son Nhat (T3) and The SENS Business Lounge (T3).
Q. How much does lounge access cost without a business class ticket?
The lowest entry price is 19 USD, at SH Premium Lounge Tan Son Nhat (T3).
Q. Are any lounges open 24 hours?
Yes: Apricot Business Lounge (T2), Jasmine Halal Lounge (T2), Rose Business Lounge (T2) and Lotus Premier Lounge (T3).
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
