Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is situated on the main air routes, acting as global gateway, making it the busiest airport in Vietnam and fourth busiest in Southeast Asia.
Vietnam Airport
Air India operations
Services and amenities
ATM
Information desk
Telecommunication services
Foreign exchange and banking
Shopping outlets
Restaurants, bars, and cafes
Lounges
Car rental and parking
Cloakroom
Smoking area
Showering facility
Medical services
Kids play area
Connectivity between the airport and city
Tan Son Nhat Airport is connected to the city through various public and private transportation options, such as:
- Bus
- Taxi
- Bike – Grab, Bee
- Xanh SM taxi
SGN is approximately 10 km from the city centre.
Taxi pick-up area
- Tan Son Nhat Airport has several car rental companies and taxi pick-up zones outside the arrival area.
- Signages are well displayed across the arrival halls to guide you to the pick-up area.
Inter-terminal connectivity
Terminal 2 is not directly connected to Terminals 1 and 3.
From Terminal 2 to Terminal 1:
- Passengers moving from T2 to T1 are required to exit the terminal and walk to T1 via the designated walkway. The walk takes approximately 5 minutes.
From Terminal 2 to Terminal 3:
- After arriving at T2, exit the arrival terminal near pillar number 12, where you will find the free shuttle bus to T3.
Please note, the shuttle bus is free and operates from 05:30 to 22:30 hours. It connects Terminal 3 (T3) with Terminals 1 and 2 (T1 & T2) and runs every 20 minutes. The commute between terminals takes approximately 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the traffic conditions.
We recommend checking your terminal information before arriving at the airport to avoid any confusion.
Minimum layover time
- International to International: 90 minutes.
- International to Domestic or Domestic to International: 180 minutes.
Airport hotels
Resolution desk for baggage issues
Available in the arrival hall, opposite baggage belts 5 and 6.
Cell phone zones/ Waiting lots
There are waiting lots and cell phone zones in the reception area of the arrival hall.
Places to visit near the airport
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Vietnam People's Air Force Museum
5 km
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Saigon Opera House
8 km
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Ben Thanh Market
10 km
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Bitexco Financial Tower
10 km
Airport FAQs
Yes, there is free Wi-Fi at the Tan Son Nhat Airport.
The Tan Son Nhat International Airport is a smoke-free airport. Smoking is permitted in designated areas. Smoking zones are situated opposite gate 15 – gate 18.
Yes, Tan Son Nhat Airport is a silent airport, except for emergencies and targeted announcements. This is to ensure you aren’t overwhelmed by announcements and to maintain a serene environment. The display screen at the airport will provide real-time information about the scheduled departures, arrivals, and gate changes, if any. Moreover, our ground staff at the airport are there to assist you.