Go from Tan Son Nhat Airport (SGN) straight to your hotel in District 1, Ben Thanh, Bui Vien, Thao Dien or anywhere in Saigon. A 4-seat car costs $15 per vehicle, the same in both directions.
Prices are per vehicle for one way to hotels in Ho Chi Minh City, and the same in both directions. The booking form shows the final price for your date before you pay.
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$17| Vehicle | Passengers / suitcases | Airport to hotel | Hotel to airport |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-seat car | 3 / 2 | $15 | $15 |
| 7-seat car | 4 / 4 | $17 | $17 |
| 16-seat van | 8 / 8 | $31 | $31 |
| 29-seat bus | 22 / 22 | $87 | $87 |
| 35-seat bus | 30 / 30 | $114 | $114 |
| 45-seat coach | 42 / 42 | $132 | $132 |
A 20% surcharge applies to night flights, time changes and flight delays. Tell us about strollers, golf bags or extra luggage when you book.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is about 7–8 km from central District 1. The distance is short, but Saigon traffic makes travel times hard to predict: plan on 25–45 minutes by car, and more at rush hour or in heavy rain. You can reach your hotel by private transfer, taxi, Grab or city bus. There is no metro or train to the airport.
Prices for taxis, Grab and buses are estimates from recent travel guides and change with traffic and demand.
| Option | Price | Time | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer | $15 per 4-seat car | 25–45 min | Families, groups, luggage, late arrivals |
| Airport taxi | About 150,000–200,000 VND plus a small airport toll | 25–45 min | Booking on arrival at the official taxi rank |
| Grab or other ride-hailing app | About 130,000–180,000 VND | 25–45 min | Solo travellers with mobile data |
| City bus 109 or 152 | Under 20,000 VND per person | 45–60 min | Light luggage and a tight budget |
Metro Line 1 runs from Ben Thanh to Suoi Tien and does not serve the airport. Bus stops have changed since Terminal 3 opened in 2025, so check the current stop for your terminal before you travel.
Not always. If you travel alone with light luggage to central District 1, Grab or a taxi may cost less. If you travel with children, carry several suitcases or land late at night, a private car is easier: the vehicle, the hotel address and the price are agreed before you land.
The city centre is not a single drop-off point. Book with your hotel’s full address, not only the district name, and add a map pin or entrance details if you have them.
| Area | Typical drive from SGN | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| District 1 and Ben Thanh Market | 25–45 min | Many hotels near the market sit on different streets. Give the street number. |
| Nguyen Hue and Dong Khoi | 30–50 min | Nguyen Hue is a walking street, so the drop-off may be on the next road. |
| Pham Ngu Lao and Bui Vien | 25–50 min | Busy at night. Narrow lanes may mean the nearest point the car can reach. |
| District 3 | 20–40 min | Quieter streets with boutique hotels, close to the centre. |
| Binh Thanh and Landmark 81 | 25–50 min | Give the building name and the visitor or vehicle entrance. |
| Thao Dien | 35–60 min or more | Serviced apartments and villas. Main roads can be slow. |
| Phu My Hung (District 7) | 40–70 min | South of the city. Allow more time than for District 1. |
| Airport-area hotels | 5–20 min | “Near the airport” does not always mean walking distance. |
Tan Son Nhat has three passenger terminals. Older guides may only mention T1 and T2.
Check your ticket for the terminal and give us the flight number that lands at SGN. Terminal assignments can change, so follow your airline’s latest information.
After immigration, baggage and customs, go to the public arrivals area and follow the meeting details in your confirmation. Immigration can take longer when several international flights land together, so your pickup does not start at the landing time. If you arrive at T3, do not walk to T1 or T2: call us first. Check the driver’s name and your hotel before you get in. See the full Ho Chi Minh Airport transfer page for terminals and booking steps.
A private car from your hotel to Tan Son Nhat costs the same as the arrival trip: $15 for a 4-seat car, $17 for a 7-seat car and $31 for a 16-seat van. The drive from District 1 usually takes 25–45 minutes, and longer at rush hour or in heavy rain.
International flights leave from T2. Domestic flights leave from T1 or T3, depending on the airline. Start from your airline’s check-in time, add the drive, then add a buffer for traffic. Even from a hotel a few kilometres away, do not plan around the shortest driving time.
You can book a pickup for any arrival time. If your flight lands after midnight, book for the actual arrival date: a flight landing at 00:30 on Tuesday needs a Tuesday pickup. If your flight is delayed or changed, send us the new details as soon as you can. A 20% surcharge applies to night flights, time changes and flight delays. For small hotels and apartments, check how to get in after reception closes.
Choose by passengers and luggage together. A 7-seat car does not have room for seven people with large suitcases.
| Your group | Suggested vehicle |
|---|---|
| 1–3 travellers, up to 2 large suitcases | 4-seat car |
| Small family, up to 4 large suitcases | 7-seat car |
| 5–8 travellers or lots of luggage | 16-seat van |
| Tour groups and events | 29-, 35- or 45-seat bus |
Travelling with children? Tell us their ages and whether you need a child seat, so we can check availability before you book.
Take a private transfer, an airport taxi, Grab or city bus 109 or 152. A private car costs $15 for a 4-seat car and takes you to your hotel.
About 7–8 km from central District 1, depending on your hotel.
Usually 25–45 minutes by car. Traffic and rain can make it longer.
Recent travel guides put a metered taxi at about 150,000–200,000 VND plus a small airport toll. Use the official taxi rank and check that the meter is on.
Yes. Grab and other apps work at the airport. Guides estimate about 130,000–180,000 VND to District 1, and prices rise at busy times.
Not always. For one traveller with light luggage, Grab can cost less. For families, groups or late arrivals, a private car is easier to plan.
City buses 109 and 152 run towards District 1 for under 20,000 VND. Metro Line 1 does not serve the airport.
Terminal 2 (T2). Domestic flights use T1 or T3, depending on the airline.
Your driver contacts you directly after you land. The meeting details come with your booking confirmation.
Yes. Give us the full address. Allow 35–60 minutes to Thao Dien and 40–70 minutes to Phu My Hung.
The same as the arrival trip: $15 for a 4-seat car, $17 for a 7-seat car and $31 for a 16-seat van.
Yes. Book for the actual arrival date. A 20% surcharge applies to night flights.
Tell us the child’s age when you book, so we can check availability.
Per vehicle. Everyone in your group rides in the same car for one price.
Enter your flight, hotel address and group size, then choose the vehicle that fits.