Airports

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)

Location: The airport is situated four miles (7km) from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).
Time: GMT +7.
Contacts: Tel: +84 (0)8 845 6654.
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.
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.