Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)

Location

The airport is situated four miles (7km) from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).

Getting to the city

Minibuses and metered taxis are available for transport to the city centre. Make sure the driver is wearing an official name badge and that the meter is on. Most hotels can arrange transport for arriving passengers, but visitors should organise this in advance.

Time

Local time is GMT +7.

Contacts

Tel: +84 (0)8 3 848 5383.

Car rental

There are no car hire rentals at the airport.

Facilities

The airport is small and overcrowded and patience is often required, however the facilities are perfectly adequate. The tourist information desk at the international arrivals exit can help with hotel reservations. Foreign exchange kiosks are available outside both international arrivals and departures. A post office is outside the arrivals terminal.

Parking

Departure Tax

US$14 for international flights.

Website

www.tsnairport.hochiminhcity.gov.vn/vn (Vietnamese only)

Ho Chi Minh Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.