Taxi & Transfers from Ho Chi Minh airport «Tan Son Nhat» (SGN) to Ho Chi Minh

How to Get From Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat Airport to Ho Chi Minh City

Located 10 km away from Ho Chi Minh City, Tan Son Nhat International Airport deals with more than half of the international flights of Vietnam. As the busiest airport in the country, it underwent expansions until today to be able to meet millions of tourists every year. Today with its two terminals for international and domestic flights, Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat Airport has even more expansion plans for the future. At the Ho Chi Minh City, known as Saigon to locals, you can visit Binh Tay Market for a local noodles experience, numerous Pagodas like Thien Hau, visit museums and the Notre Dame Cathedral. The most popular area of the city is District 1 as it is the urban center. To go from Tan Son Nhat to the city center, there are options of taxi, buses, and transfer.

Taxi from Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat Airport to Ho Chi Minh City

Taxis are not regulated in Vietnam and there is the threat of scammers pretending to be official services and they can demand different prices. You can find the taxis lined up at the exit from the ground floor. Ask for the meter to be turned on when you get into. From the airport to District 1 in the town center, a fare should be around 150000 dong which is around €5, an airport toll fee is included, and the journey is 5 minutes. 

Public Transport from Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat Airport to Ho Chi Minh City

As for public transport from the airport to Ho Chi Minh City center, District 1, where the majority of the hotels are located, the best options are HCMC airport shuttles 109 and 49. The journey takes around 30 minutes depending on your final stop and costs €1. It also passes District 3, another popular destination. The shuttles run every 30 minutes and the last bus is at 1 AM. You can buy your tickets on board. There is also a public bus 152 at half the price but the schedule is very limited: the last bus departs at 6 pm and there are fees for luggage. If you have bulky luggage, consider ordering a transfer.

Transfer from Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat Airport to Ho Chi Minh City

Since the air hub is so close to the city center, cabs and transfers have the advantage over the public transportation with four times shorter travel time. Nevertheless, the reputation of the taxis might make travelers anxious with scammers and the lack of a taximeter. A transfer shares the comfort, flexibility, and short travel time with a taxi but also, more importantly, provides safety and reliability. At Kiwitaxi.com, you can order your transfer from Tan Son Nhat Airport to Ho Chi Minh City for €16 for four people. You can prepay online with your credit card or after to your driver who will pick you up from the airport with a nameplate and drive you to your destination safely. The transfer driver will help you with your luggage and may help to check in at the hotel if needed.