Airport Transfers in Ho Chi Minh City
Part of the Ho Chi Minh City travel guide — see more in More Ho Chi Minh City Guides.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is inside the city, about 6–8 km north of Ben Thanh Market. The ride takes 25–60 minutes depending on traffic. Terminal 2 is international; Terminals 1 and 3 are domestic.
Terminals
Terminal 2 handles international flights. Terminal 3, opened in April 2025, handles most domestic flights, and Terminal 1 handles the rest. A covered walkway and shuttle buses link them. Check your ticket, and allow extra time when you connect from an international to a domestic flight.
Buses
Bus 109 is the airport bus to the Ben Thanh area and the bus station at 23/9 Park. It has space for bags, runs from about 5:30 until after midnight and costs about VND 15,000–20,000; the ride takes 45–60 minutes. Bus 152 is a slower, cheaper city bus. Pay in cash on board.
Grab, Xanh SM and taxis
Ride-hailing apps are the easiest choice. A car to the Ben Thanh area usually costs about VND 120,000–250,000, and a motorbike ride about VND 50,000–90,000. Xanh SM electric taxis and Vinasun or Mai Linh metered taxis wait outside; make sure the meter is on. A small airport fee is added to car fares. Rush hours are about 7:00–9:00 and 16:00–19:00.
Long Thanh airport
A new, much larger airport is being finished at Long Thanh, about 40–50 km east of the city. The latest plan is for the first commercial flights on 24 December 2026, with flights moving from Tan Son Nhat in stages over the next few years. If your ticket shows Long Thanh, allow about 60–90 minutes by road from the centre.
Airport Transfers at a glance
| Distance | 6–8 km to Ben Thanh; 25–60 min |
|---|---|
| Terminals | T2 international; T3 (2025) and T1 domestic |
| Bus 109 | About VND 15,000–20,000; 45–60 min to Ben Thanh |
| Grab car | About VND 120,000–250,000 to the centre |
| Grab bike | About VND 50,000–90,000 |
| New airport | Long Thanh: first flights planned for 24 Dec 2026 |
| Avoid | 7:00–9:00 and 16:00–19:00 traffic |