Ho Chi Minh airport transfers from Tan Son Nhat
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is the main airport for Ho Chi Minh City, also called Saigon. It sits inside the city, about 7–8 km north of District 1. International flights use Terminal 2 (T2). Domestic flights use Terminal 1 (T1) or Terminal 3 (T3), which opened in 2025.
The airport is close, but traffic is heavy at rush hour and in the rain. A car that is already arranged saves you from comparing taxis and app prices after a long flight. A private transfer suits first-time visitors, families with suitcases, groups and late-night arrivals.
Ho Chi Minh Airport to District 1 and other districts
Most travellers go from Tan Son Nhat to District 1, Ben Thanh, Bui Vien, District 3, Binh Thanh, Thao Dien or Phu My Hung. The drive to District 1 takes about 25–45 minutes. Some central streets, such as Nguyen Hue, are closed to cars, so the driver stops at the nearest point the car can reach. Send your hotel’s full address, not only its name.
Taxis, Grab and city buses also run to the centre. For fares, drive times by district and the trip back to the airport, see Ho Chi Minh Airport to District 1 transfers.
How to choose the right vehicle
Count luggage as well as passengers. A family of four with four large suitcases needs more space than four people with backpacks.
| 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 |
A 7-seat car has little luggage space when every seat is taken. Vehicle categories do not guarantee a specific model.
Airport pickup, drop-off or round trip
Airport pickup starts at Tan Son Nhat and ends at your hotel. You need the flight number that lands at SGN. Airport drop-off starts at your hotel and ends at the departure terminal: T2 for international flights, T1 or T3 for domestic flights. Prices are the same in both directions. For a round trip, book both journeys and check the dates, flight numbers and addresses for each.
What affects the price
- Destination: the listed prices cover drop-off in Ho Chi Minh City. Call us for other provinces.
- Vehicle: a larger vehicle costs more.
- Time: night flights, time changes and flight delays carry a 20% surcharge.
- Extra stops: stops along the way or route changes can change the price.
- Special requests: child seats or extra luggage can change the vehicle you need.
Before you pay, check the pickup and drop-off points, the vehicle, the total price and the booking conditions.
Other airport transfers in Vietnam
Flying on to Hanoi? See Hanoi airport transfers from Noi Bai. For Da Nang and Hoi An, and for all airports in one place, see Vietnam airport transfers.