Airport and transportation guide

Welcome! You’ve arrived at the Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City. This airport is the largest travel hub of Vietnam and as you can imagine, it’s going to be busy and a little chaotic. We’ve put together a guide to help you with the experience.

1. You will arrive at Terminal 2 of Tan Son Nhat Airport.
2. Tan Son Nhat is a major airport located in the city, so the immigration procedure can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on your arrival time and the line at immigration check point.
3. Prepare your visa documents (if applicable), passport to get through the immigration check point quicker.
4. Fast-track immigration services are available through travel agencies or websites such as Klook or Agoda for a fee. You can check these websites or your local travel agency and book this service in advance to save time at the check point.  

The airport is usually quite busy. Here are the best ways to get transport from the airport when you arrive.

Most hotels offer airport transport services. We recommend booking through your hotel in advance for a smoother experience.

If you prefer to catch a taxi or to ride-hail, there are many options available.  

• Some of these applications require a Vietnamese phone number for registration.
• Please note that Uber is not available in Vietnam.

Exit the arrival gate and head to the ground floor to exit Terminal 2, then immediately turn left. Walk past the fast-food kiosk, and past the taxi ranks. You will see representatives of Vinasun and Mai Linh dressed in uniform.  

Important notes regarding taxis

• The typical price for a ride from the airport downtown (District 1 and 3): about 120,000–200,000 VND (5-8 USD) and to RMIT Vietnam (District 7) about 250,000 – 350,000 VND (9 –15 USD), please note, 500,000 VND is too much. 
• Broken payment machines and meters: Before getting in, make sure to check the meter and credit card machine (if you intend to pay by credit card). Even when there's a flat rate for short distances, the meter should still show the starting rate.
• Taxi look-a-likes: Many times, there will be look-a-like taxi brands or logos that resemble Mai Linh Group and Vinasun. Make sure to check the logo and brand carefully. Always prioritize calling the hotline to order a taxi.
• Check the plate carefully before getting in.
• If you notice anything suspicious, like the meter not moving or moving too quickly, ask the taxi to stop immediately.