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SGN Tan Son Nhat International Airport

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Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) serves Ho Chi Minh City, about 3 km east of Ho Chi Minh City. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATASGN
ICAOVVTS
ServesHo Chi Minh City
From centre3 km
Non-stop54
Airlines41
TimezoneAsia/Saigon
Elevation10 m

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The airport in numbers

Tan Son Nhat International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Tan Son Nhat International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 40M passengers in 2024, against a peak of 41M in 2019.

Opened
1930
96 years ago
Passengers / year
40M
as of 2024
Peak traffic
41M
in 2019
Elevation
10 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Airports Corporation of Vietnam
Passengers per year, 2005–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City

The airport is about 3 km east of Ho Chi Minh City, about 10 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: No airport rail. Ho Chi Minh (SGN), Hanoi (HAN), Da Nang: a cheap city bus or a taxi.

Taxi & apps: Use only Vinasun or Mai Linh (reputable) with the meter, or Grab/Be/Xanh (legal). Avoid an unbranded taxi. Estimated fare to the centre: ₫42075–₫66825.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~10 min₫42075–₫66825
Private transfer~10 minfixed upfront
Car rental~10 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From SGN to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Can Tho128 km135 min₫1642200–₫2608200
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Tan Son Nhat International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~₫42075–₫66825 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Ho Chi Minh City ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 54 destinations, operated by 41 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Vietnam Airlines · Royal Air Cambodge · Jetstar Pacific · Japan Airlines Domestic · Qantas · Qatar Airways · Bravo Air Congo · China Airlines · Alitalia · Korean Air

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Tan Son Nhat International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Tan Son Nhat International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Ho Chi Minh City shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to the centre of Ho Chi Minh City?
No airport rail. Ho Chi Minh (SGN), Hanoi (HAN), Da Nang: a cheap city bus or a taxi. The airport is about 3 km east of Ho Chi Minh City, about 10 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City?
Roughly ₫42075–₫66825 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Tan Son Nhat International Airport?
Use only Vinasun or Mai Linh (reputable) with the meter, or Grab/Be/Xanh (legal). Avoid an unbranded taxi.
What's the cheapest way from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. No airport rail. Ho Chi Minh (SGN), Hanoi (HAN), Da Nang: a cheap city bus or a taxi.
Can I get from Tan Son Nhat International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. No airport rail. Ho Chi Minh (SGN), Hanoi (HAN), Da Nang: a cheap city bus or a taxi. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Tan Son Nhat International Airport?
About 54 destinations, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Bangkok. 41 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Tan Son Nhat International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Tan Son Nhat International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Tan Son Nhat International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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