Local bus runs every half hour between the airport and Ben Thanh market (which is a 15 minute walk from the downtown area). Check with your hotel in advance to see if pick-up can be arranged. It is better that you line up to get the regulated taxi than waving one off the road to avoid scams. Airport Taxi and Saigon Taxi are among the most popular and reliable companies. A metered taxi ride to the city cost about US$5-7 or you can asked for a fixed rate ($4-6). Taxis line up, with proper police regulation outside of the airport. Those from North America or other countries in Western Europe can easily book a connecting flight via Hong Kong, Bangkok, Tokyo or Seoul.įrom Ho Chi Minh City Airport to city center

There are direct flights from major cities in Asia (Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, etc.), Europe (Helsinki, Frankfurt, Moscow, Paris, etc.), Australia (Melbourne and Sydney). It is estimated that 3 domestic and 34 international airlines serve flights to Ho Chi Minh City. It takes approximately 10 minutes to get from one terminal to another so if you have a transit in Ho Chi Minh City, you will not be in any hassle. International terminals also have many modern facilities such as restaurants, convenient stores and currency exchangebooths. The new international terminal was officially put to use in 2007, welcoming tourists and business travellers from all over the world. It is easy to navigate your way around, especially with only 3 domestic airlines being active. The domestic terminal used to be the old International terminal with 62 check-in booths. It takes about 15-20 minutes to get to the center of the city from the airport.

The airport is located in Tan Binh district, about 8km North of the city center.

Ho chi minh airport to city center taxi