How to Get from Ho Chi Minh Airport to City?

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (TIA) is the airport in Ho Chi Minh City and also one of the largest and busiest airports in Vietnam. Tan Son Nhat Airport is located approximately 10 km from the city center. To get from Ho Chi Minh airport to the city center, you can choose different means of transportation such as:

1. From Ho Chi Minh Airport to City Center by bus

If passengers do not have much luggage and would like to save the cost, they can choose to use the bus service to transfer fromTan Son Nhat Airport to the city center. Currently, there are 4 bus routes

• Ticket price: 8.000 – 40.000 VND/pax
• Schedule: Every 15 – 30 minutes
• Starting: 5.30 AM to 1.30 AM the next day. (depends on the bus route)
• Travel time: 35 minutes
• Advantages: low cost, it is for passengers who have time and know the routes well.
• Disadvantages: During rush hour, it can be too crowded. There may not be seats, and the travel time is too long. Be aware of pickpockets. If you are not proactive about traveling time and routes, it will confuse you. This will affect your trip. Note the way from your house to the airport.

IZITOUR would like to recommend some bus routes as follows:

Bus route 152: Tan Son Nhat airport – Ben Thanh Market – Trung Son residential area
Bus route 109: Tan Son Nhat airport – Saigon bus station
Bus route 119: Tan Son Nhat airport – Mien Tay bus station

2. From Ho Chi Minh Airport to City Center by taxi

This is the fastest and most convenient way to transfer from Tan Son Nhat Airport to Ho Chi Minh City. With a distance of only a few kilometers, it takes about 15-30 minutes by taxi depending on traffic conditions.

• Taxi fare: 70.000 – 100.000 VND/way – depends on your destination
• Travel time: 15 – 30 minutes.
• Advantages: taking a taxi and dropping off at the exact destination is easy.
• Disadvantages: You may get the wrong or unlicensed taxi and pay a much higher cost than usual.

Some taxi companies for reference:
Xanh SM: 1900 2088 (or booking through mobile app such as Xanh SM, Be)
Mai Linh taxi: 08 38 38 38 38
Vinasun taxi: 028.38 27 27 27
Vina taxi: 028.38 111 111
Saigon Air taxi: 08 38 118 118

3. From Ho Chi Minh Airport to City Center by motorbike taxi

Passengers who want to take a motorbike taxi (Xe ôm) can park their motorbikes in the airport area and walk across the road to Truong Son Street. They should negotiate the price with the driver beforehand. the driver beforehand.

• Price: about 50.000 VND – depends on your arrival destination
• Travel time: 20 – 30 minutes
• Advantages: Very flexible, fast. Especially in the traffic jam cases.
• Disadvantages: It is dusty and hot, and it is impossible to carry large luggage.

4. From Ho Chi Minh Airport to City Center by private car

To ensure a safe and enjoyable trip, it is recommended for tourists to book a private car through a reputable travel agency. By doing so, the company will take care of your itinerary and provide excellent services, leaving you with nothing to worry about. Upon arrival, a driver will wait to pick you up and transfer you from Tan San Nhat Airport to your destination. You can also arrange to be dropped off at your requested location.

• Price: 350.000 VND/way (Sedan or SUV car)
• Travel time: 20 – 30 minutes
• Advantages: pick up and drop off at your place. There is no waiting time. If a family with children and luggage, the private car will be the best choice
• Disadvantages: The cost is just a little bit higher than other means of transportation.

>>> Reference price for the Private Car from Tan Son Nhat airport to city center

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