About Tan Son Nhat (SGN)
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is Vietnam's busiest airport and the main gateway to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), the country's largest city and its economic heart in the south. Run by state operator ACV, it sits unusually close to the centre — only around 6–8 km from District 1 — so transfers are short but city traffic can be heavy at peak times.
The airport works from three terminals: T1 and T3 for domestic flights and T2 for international flights. T3, a large new domestic terminal, opened in April 2025 and now handles much of the domestic traffic that used to crowd T1, so check your terminal before you travel — they are separate buildings. Expect the full range of shops, food courts, lounges and currency exchange, plus free Wi-Fi throughout.