Ho Chi Minh Airport Shuttle Bus (TIA) is a new bus service connecting different terminals of Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City. The new bus route was introduced after Terminal 3 was opened in 2025. Discover the Ho Chi Minh Airport shuttle bus route and timetable.
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Ho Chi Minh Airport Shuttle Bus (TIA)
The free shuttle bus service at Tan Son Nhat International Airport is provided by the company VinBus, which is operating electric buses in Vietnam. The company is also serving other popular destinations by offering the services of the Phu Quoc bus, Nha Trang bus, and a few others.
The green electric buses of VinBus transfer passengers between the terminals of Ho Chi Minh Airport in a seamless, smooth, and environmentally friendly way.
TIA Shuttle Bus Route
The shuttle bus operates between all three terminals of Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and connects the newly opened, modern Terminal 3 with the old terminals: Terminal 1 (Domestic Terminal) and Terminal 2 (International Terminal).
The route to Terminal 3 is the following:
Terminal T2 → Terminal T1 → Terminal T3
The shuttle bus departs from the international terminal, makes a stop at the nearby domestic terminal, and continues the journey to the newly opened Terminal 3. When taking the bus in this direction, the distance is about 3.5 km.
The route from Terminal 3 is the following:
Terminal T3 → Terminal T2
On the way back, the shuttle bus goes from Terminal 3 to the international terminal without making a stop at the domestic terminal. The domestic terminal (Terminal 1) is within easy walking distance from Terminal 2, so waiting for another shuttle bus going in the opposite direction is not necessary for getting there. When taking the bus in this direction, the distance is about 4.5 km.
Bus Stop at Terminal 3
The shuttle bus stops at columns 17A-20A right in front of the terminal building.
Ho Chi Minh Airport Shuttle Bus Timetable
Departures from Terminal 2
The TIA shuttle bus from Terminal 2 to Terminal 3 operates from 04:30 to 00:10, with a bus leaving every 20 minutes. In May 2026, the current shuttle bus timetable in this direction is the following:
- 04:30, 04:50
- 05:10, 05:30, 05:50
- 06:10, 06:30, 06:50
- 07:10, 07:30, 07:50
- 08:10, 08:30, 08:50
- 09:10, 09:30, 09:50
- 10:10, 10:30, 10:50
- 11:10, 11:30, 11:50
- 12:10, 12:30, 12:50
- 13:10, 13:30, 13:50
- 14:10, 14:30, 14:50
- 15:10, 15:30, 15:50
- 16:10, 16:30, 16:50
- 17:10, 17:30, 17:50
- 18:10, 18:30, 18:50
- 19:10, 19:30, 19:50
- 20:10, 20:30, 20:50
- 21:10, 21:30, 21:50
- 22:10, 22:30, 22:50
- 23:10, 23:30, 23:50
- 00:10
Departures from Terminal 3
The departures from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2 are scheduled from 04:55 to 00:35, with a TIA bus leaving every 20 minutes. In May 2026, the current Ho Chi Minh Airport shuttle bus timetable in this direction is the following:
- 04:55
- 05:15, 05:35, 05:55
- 06:15, 06:35, 06:55
- 07:15, 07:35, 07:55
- 08:15, 08:35, 08:55
- 09:15, 09:35, 09:55
- 10:15, 10:35, 10:55
- 11:15, 11:35, 11:55
- 12:15, 12:35, 12:55
- 13:15, 13:35, 13:55
- 14:15, 14:35, 14:55
- 15:15, 15:35, 15:55
- 16:15, 16:35, 16:55
- 17:15, 17:35, 17:55
- 18:15, 18:35, 18:55
- 19:15, 19:35, 19:55
- 20:15, 20:35, 20:55
- 21:15, 21:35, 21:55
- 22:15, 22:35, 22:55
- 23:15, 23:35, 23:55
- 00:15, 00:35
The journey by the TIA shuttle bus is normally taking 10-15 minutes.
For updates on the route and timetable, you can check the VinBus website.
Other Ho Chi Minh Airport Bus Routes
There are several Ho Chi Minh Airport bus routes running from Tan Son Nhat Airport to the key areas in Ho Chi Minh City and to Vung Tau. After the opening of Terminal 3, some of the buses go to the new terminal without stopping at the old terminals. Therefore, you might need to transfer to the shuttle bus to reach the terminal you need.
Ho Chi Minh Bus 109 changed its route and now ends at Terminal 3, instead of going to the old domestic terminal (Terminal 1) and the international terminal (Terminal 2).
Ho Chi Minh Bus 152 is still running on the old route and only stops at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
To take a direct bus from Ho Chi Minh Airport to Vung Tau, you need to go to the bus stop at Terminal 1 or Terminal 2.
Ho Chi Minh Airport bus routes are very popular among locals and often get crowded, so they may not be suitable for traveling with big luggage. In such a case, booking a private transfer is recommended, as it is not expensive and can be easily booked online here: Ho Chi Minh City Airport Private Transfer.
