Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits approximately 8 kilometres northwest of central Ho Chi Minh City, in the Tan Binh District of southern Vietnam. It serves as the country's busiest airport and primary international gateway to the south, handling the majority of Vietnam's air traffic. Originally built during the French colonial period and expanded significantly during the Vietnam War era, it has operated in its current civilian form since 1975.
About Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits approximately 8 kilometres northwest of central Ho Chi Minh City, in the Tan Binh District of southern Vietnam. It serves as the country's busiest airport and primary international gateway to the south, handling the majority of Vietnam's air traffic. Originally built during the French colonial period and expanded significantly during the Vietnam War era, it has operated in its current civilian form since 1975.
The airport operates two passenger terminals: an international terminal and a domestic terminal handling separate traffic flows. Two parallel runways run on a roughly north-south orientation. The airport operates around the clock, with no full curfew. Chronic congestion has driven long-discussed plans for a new airport at Long Thanh, northeast of the city, which remains under construction.
Overview
Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits approximately 8 kilometres northwest of central Ho Chi Minh City, in the Tan Binh District of southern Vietnam. It serves as the country's busiest airport and primary international gateway to the south, handling the majority of Vietnam's air traffic. Originally built during the French colonial period and expanded significantly during the Vietnam War era, it has operated in its current civilian form since 1975.
Airlines
Vietnam Airlines and VietJet Air use Tan Son Nhat as a primary hub, while Bamboo Airways maintains a significant presence. Major international carriers from across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Oceania serve the airport, connecting Ho Chi Minh City to regional hubs including Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Doha.
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FAQ
Tan Son Nhat International Airport — frequently asked questions
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9 common questions
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport is located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Asia), at coordinates 10.810°, 106.660°.
- Its IATA code is SGN and its ICAO code is VVTS.
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport serves Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport operates on Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits at latitude 10.810° and longitude 106.660°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
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- Its address is Trường Sơn, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam, the phone number is +84 28 3848 5634. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Vietnam. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.