# SGN — Tan Son Nhat International Airport > Machine-readable reference for SGN. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/SGN.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-13T06:29:51.951+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Tan Son Nhat International Airport - IATA: SGN - ICAO: VVTS - City: Ho Chi Minh City - Country: VN (VN) - Timezone: Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh - Distance from city: 6 km (4 mi) north of central Ho Chi Minh City - Runways: 2 - Terminals: 3 - Annual passengers: 40 million - Hub for: Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, Bamboo Airways - Official website: https://vietnamairport.vn/tansonnhatairport ## Overview Welcome Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) offers a unique aspect for a major big-city airport: it’s just a swift 20-minute ride from downtown Ho Chi Minh City. A trip into the city on the local bus or via ride-hailing services is remarkably affordable and convenient, especially when you find yourself with ample layover time. Despite its proximity to the city's heart, SGN maintains a distinctly "old school Southeast Asia" vibe, from strong Vietnamese coffee aromas to quirky souvenir shops and slightly chaotic queues. At the same time, T2's modern e-gates and facial-recognition systems exemplify its ultramodern edge. At a glance Handling around 40 million passengers annually, SGN consists of three terminals: Domestic Terminals T1 and T3, and International Terminal T2. It serves as a primary hub for Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, and Bamboo Airways. Located just 6 km or 4 miles north of central Ho Chi Minh City, the airport boasts two runways and competes closely for efficiency among major Southeast Asian airports, provided travelers master the timing of their arrival or departure around peak hours. Terminals & layout Tan Son Nhat is comprised of Domestic Terminal 1, which prim… ## Terminals (3) - **Domestic Terminal 1** — airlines: Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, Bamboo Airways, Pacific Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/terminals/t1 - **International Terminal 2** — airlines: Vietnam Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, All Nippon Airways, Qatar Airways URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/terminals/t2 - **Domestic Terminal 3** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/terminals/t3 ## Dining (20) - **Big Bowl** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/restaurants/big-bowl-t1 - **Big Bowl** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/restaurants/big-bowl-t2 - **Burger King** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/restaurants/burger-king-t2 - **Com Ngon Vietnam** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/restaurants/com-ngon-vietnam-t1 - **Crystal Jade** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/restaurants/crystal-jade-t2 - **Highlands Coffee** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/restaurants/highlands-coffee-t1 - **Highlands Coffee** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/restaurants/highlands-coffee-t2 - **Huong Viet Restaurant** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/restaurants/huong-viet-restaurant-t1 - **Pho24** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/restaurants/pho24-t1 - **Pho24** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/restaurants/pho24-t2 - **Phoenix Restaurant** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/restaurants/phoenix-restaurant-t1 - **Popeyes** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/restaurants/popeyes-t1 - **Saboten** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/restaurants/saboten-t2 - **Saigon Cafe** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/restaurants/saigon-cafe-t2 - **Starbucks** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/restaurants/starbucks-t1 - **Starbucks** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/restaurants/starbucks-t2 - **Subway** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/restaurants/subway-t2 - **Tokyo Deli** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/restaurants/tokyo-deli-t1 - **Trung Nguyen Legend** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/restaurants/trung-nguyen-legend-t2 - **Wrap and Roll** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/restaurants/wrap-and-roll-t2 ## Lounges (8) - **Apricot Lounge** — T2 · access: T2, international, Priority Pass and pay-in · 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/lounges/apricot-lounge-t2 - **Le Saigonnais Business Lounge** — T1 · access: T1, domestic, pay-in and elite access URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/lounges/le-saigonnais-business-lounge-t1 - **Le Saigonnais Business Lounge** — T2 · access: T2, international, pay-in and elite access · day pass: $40 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/lounges/le-saigonnais-business-lounge-t2 - **Lotus Lounge** — T1 · access: T1, domestic, Vietnam Airlines and SkyTeam URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/lounges/lotus-lounge-t1 - **Lotus Lounge** — T2 · access: T2, international, Vietnam Airlines and SkyTeam URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/lounges/lotus-lounge-t2 - **Luxury Lotus Lounge 2** — T2 · access: T2, international, pay-in and airline invites URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/lounges/luxury-lotus-lounge-2-t2 - **Orchid Lounge** — T2 · access: T2, international, Priority Pass and pay-in URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/lounges/orchid-lounge-t2 - **Rose Lounge** — T2 · access: T2, international, ANA and partner airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/lounges/rose-lounge-t2 ## Shops (15) - **Book and Magazine Shop** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/shops/book-and-magazine-shop-t1 - **Book and Magazine Shop** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/shops/book-and-magazine-shop-t2 - **Ciao Mart** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/shops/ciao-mart-t1 - **Ciao Mart** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/shops/ciao-mart-t2 - **DFS Duty Free** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/shops/dfs-duty-free-t2 - **HSBC ATM Zone** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/shops/hsbc-atm-zone-t2 - **Lock & Lock** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/shops/lock-lock-t1 - **Lock & Lock** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/shops/lock-lock-t2 - **Miniso** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/shops/miniso-t1 - **Miniso** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/shops/miniso-t2 - **Mobifone Shop** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/shops/mobifone-shop-t2 - **SASCO Duty Free** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/shops/sasco-duty-free-t1 - **SASCO Duty Free** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/shops/sasco-duty-free-t2 - **The Gioi Di Dong** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/shops/the-gioi-di-dong-t1 - **Viettel Store** — T2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/shops/viettel-store-t2 ## Parking (5) - **Domestic Terminal Parking Lot** — Short-stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/parking/domestic-terminal-parking-lot - **International Terminal Parking Lot** — Short-stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/parking/international-terminal-parking-lot - **Multi-storey Car Park T1** — Long-stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/parking/multi-storey-car-park-t1 - **Multi-storey Car Park T2** — Long-stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/parking/multi-storey-car-park-t2 - **Off-site Private Parking Truong Son** — Economy URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/parking/off-site-private-parking-truong-son ## Ground transport (8) - **Airport–Vung Tau Coach** — Intercity bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/transport/airport-vung-tau-coach - **BeCar** — Ride-hailing URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/transport/becar - **Bus 109** — Airport–District 1 · ~45 minutes · 20,000 VND URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/transport/bus-109 - **Bus 152** — Airport–Trung Son URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/transport/bus-152 - **Bus 49** — Airport–District 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/transport/bus-49 - **GrabCar** — Ride-hailing URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/transport/grabcar - **Mai Linh Taxi** — Metered taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/transport/mai-linh-taxi - **Vinasun Taxi** — Metered taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/transport/vinasun-taxi ## Insider tips - _Avoid_: Use only Vinasun or Mai Linh from the official taxi ranks in the arrivals hall of T2 to avoid scams. - _Money_: For the cheapest ride to District 1, take bus 109 or 152 – fares range from 10,000 to 40,000 VND. - _Time_: During peak immigration times, sit near the plane's front and walk quickly to passport control to save 30–45 minutes. - _Insider_: Grab a coffee or banh mi in the city before heading to SGN; food options inside are limited and costly. - _Quiet_: To rest overnight, pick a quieter spot near the far gates in T1 instead of brighter, central seating areas. - _Local_: Reclaim VAT at T2's refund counter near gates 6-9 for savings on eligible purchases. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/SGN.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/sgn/departures — HTML page with live departures