Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is the largest airport in Vietnam, an important transport hub of the South and Ho Chi Minh City. There are several types of transportation for getting from Ho Chi Minh Airport to the city center, but the most economical way is taking the Saigon Airport Bus.
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Currently, there are 4 airport bus routes, such as Bus 152, Bus 109, Bus 103, and Bus 72-1, running from Tan Son Nhat Airport to the key areas in Ho Chi Minh City and to Vung Tau to serve passengers at Saigon Airport.
Other previously active Saigon Airport bus routes, such as Bus 119, Bus 159, and Bus 49, are currently suspended or the updated route no longer passes the airport.
Bus Stop at Saigon Airport
Catching the bus at Ho Chi Minh Airport is easy, as there are signs leading to the bus stop.
At the domestic terminal, the bus stop is located at column 4, opposite the domestic arrival terminal building.
At the international terminal, the bus stop is located at column 12, opposite the international terminal building (Arrivals).
Note! If you will be traveling with large luggage, taking one of the airport buses can be complicated, so reaching your accommodation with Private Saigon Airport Transfer would be a much more suitable option.
Saigon Airport Bus Routes to Ho Chi Minh City
Detailed information about airport buses from Tan Son Nhat Airport to downtown Ho Chi Minh City and vice versa, with bus schedules and routes, is detailed below.
Saigon Bus 152
Saigon Bus 152 is considered to be the first and oldest bus route operating at Tan Son Nhat Airport. This is a local public bus operated by the government. These green-colored buses have air conditioning so the journey can be convenient enough, unless the bus gets crowded. The bus ticket price is low, but you need to pay extra for your luggage, and it takes longer to get into the city as Saigon Bus 152 has more stops on the way than other airport bus routes.
Route: Trung Son Residential Area - Ben Thanh Market - Tan Son Nhat Airport
Operation time: 5:15-19:00
Frequency: every 15-20 minutes
Travel time: about 50-55 minutes one way
Saigon Bus 152 Ticket Price
Saigon Bus 152 ticket price for a one-way journey is 5,000 VND per person. If you will be carrying bulky luggage, buy an additional ticket for 5,000 VND.
Saigon Bus 152 Route
From Trung Son Residential Area to Tan Son Nhat Airport
The bus stop at the end of Street 10 (Trung Son residential area) – 9A Street – Nguyen Van Linh Street – 9A Street – Duong Ba Trac Street – Nguyen Van Cu Street – Tran Hung Dao Street – Ham Nghi Street – Pasteur Street – Vo Thi Sau Street – Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street – Nguyen Van Troi Street – Phan Dinh Giot Street – Truong Son Street - Overpass – Tan Son Nhat Airport (International Terminal)
From Tan Son Nhat Airport to Trung Son Residential Zone
Tan Son Nhat Airport – Truong Son Street – Tran Quoc Hoan Street – Hoang Van Thu Street – Nguyen Van Troi Street – Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street – Ham Nghi Street - Le Lai Street - Pham Hong Thai Street - Nguyen Thi Nghia Street - Nguyen Thai Hoc Street - Tran Hung Dao Street – Nguyen Van Cu Street – Nguyen Van Cu Bridge – Duong Ba Trac Street – 9A Street – Bus stop at the end of Street 10 (Trung Son Residential Area).
To reach the bus stops at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 from the newly opened Terminal 3, you need to use Ho Chi Minh Airport Shuttle Bus.
Saigon Bus 109
Saigon Bus 109 is very convenient for anyone traveling from the airport to Ho Chi Minh City's backpacker area, as the last bus stop on this route is right near this popular area in the city center.
Route: Saigon Bus Station (23/9 City Park) – Tan Son Nhat Airport
Operation time: 5:30-22:40
Frequency: every 15-25 minutes
Travel time: about 45 minutes one way
Saigon Bus 109 Ticket Price
Saigon Bus 109 ticket price depends on the distance traveled. Bus ticket price is 8,000 VND for the route under 5 km and 15,000 VND for journeys greater than 5 km. If you will be taking Bus 109 from the airport to the city center or vice versa, you will have to pay 15,000 VND per person. When traveling with larger luggage, you need to buy an additional ticket for it.
Saigon Bus 109 Route
From Saigon Bus Station to Tan Son Nhat Airport
Saigon Bus Terminal (23/9 Park) - Pham Ngu Lao - Yersin - Tran Hung Dao - Ham Nghi - Pasteur - Vo Thi Sau - Nam Ky Khoi Nghia - Nguyen Van Troi - Phan Dinh Giot - Phan Thuc Duyen Street – 18E Street – Tan Son Nhat Airport (Terminal T3).
From Tan Son Nhat Airport to Saigon Bus Station
Tan Son Nhat Airport (Terminal T3) - 18E Street - Hoang Hoa Tham - Cong Hoa Street - Hoang Van Thu - Nguyen Van Troi - Nam Ky Khoi Nghia - Ham Nghi - Quach Thi Trang - Le Lai - Saigon Bus Terminal (23/9 Park)
As Bus 109 only goes to Terminal 3, to reach Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 from there, you need to transfer to the Ho Chi Minh Airport shuttle bus.
Saigon Bus 103
Saigon Bus 103 connects Cho Lon Bus Station with Nga Tu Ga Bus Station and makes a stop at both terminals of Tan Son Nhat Airport on the way. This bus route is convenient for anyone traveling from the airport to the Cho Lon area, which is known as Ho Chi Minh City's Chinatown.
Route: Cho Lon Bus Station - Nga Tu Ga Bus Station
Operation time: 5:00-19:00
Frequency: every 12-18 minutes
Travel time: about 70-85 minutes one way
Saigon Bus 103 Ticket Price
Saigon Bus 103 ticket price for a one-way journey is 6,000 VND per person. If you will be carrying bulky luggage, buy an additional ticket for 6,000 VND.
Saigon Bus 103 Route
From Cho Lon Bus Station to Nga Tu Ga Bus Station
Cho Lon Bus Station (Area A) - Le Quang Sung Street - Nguyen Thi Nho Street - Hong Bang Street - Ta Uyen Street - 3/2 Street - Ly Thuong Kiet Street - To Hien Thanh Street - Thanh Thai Street Extension - Tam Dao Street - Dong Nai Street - Truong Son Street - Cach Mang Thang Tam Street - Hoang Van Thu Street - Phan Dinh Giot Street - Truong Son Street - (overpass) - International Terminal (Tan Son Nhat Airport) - Domestic Terminal - Truong Son Street - Hong Ha Street - Roundabout - Nguyen Thai Son Street - Pham Ngu Lao Street - Quang Trung Street - Le Van Tho Street - Le Duc Tho Street - National Highway 1 - Nam Long Residential Area Internal Road - Ha Huy Giap Street - National Highway 1 - Nga Tu Ga Bus Station
From Nga Tu Ga Bus Station to Cho Lon Bus Station
Nga Tu Ga Bus Station - National Highway 1 - Le Duc Tho Street - Le Van Tho Street - Quang Trung Street - Nguyen Kiem Street - Roundabout - Bach Dang Street - International Terminal (Tan Son Nhat Airport) - Domestic Terminal - Truong Son Street - Tran Quoc Hoan Street - Hoang Van Thu Street - Xuan Dieu Street - Xuan Hong Street - Truong Chinh Street - Cach Mang Thang Tam Street - Truong Son Street - Dong Nai Street - Tam Dao Street - Thanh Thai Street Extension - To Hien Thanh Street - Ly Thuong Kiet Street - 3/2 Street - Ta Uyen Street - Phu Huu Street - Cho Lon Bus Station
Ho Chi Minh Airport Bus Route to Vung Tau
Saigon Bus 72-1
Route: Tan Son Nhat Airport – Highway – Vung Tau Bus Station
Operation time: 08:00 - 22:30
Schedule:
- Monday - Sunday: 08:00, 09:00, 09:10, 10:00, 11:00, 11:10, 12:00, 13:00, 13:10, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 22:30
Travel time: about 180 minutes one way
Saigon Bus 72-1 Ticket Price
Bus 72-1 ticket price is 150,000-200,000 VND per person one-way.
Saigon Bus 72-1 Route
From Tan Son Nhat Airport to Vung Tau Bus Station
Tan Son Nhat Airport (International Terminal) - Tan Son Nhat Airport (Domestic Terminal) - Truong Son Street - Tran Quoc Hoan Street - Hoang Van Thu Street - Nguyen Van Troi Street - Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street - Dien Bien Phu Street – Saigon Bridge – Hanoi Highway – Mai Chi Tho Street – Expressway – National Highway 51 – Vo Nguyen Giap Street – April 30 Street – Nguyen An Ninh Street – September 2 Street – Le Hong Phong Street – South Street Ky Khoi Nghia – Vung Tau Bus Station
From Vung Tau Bus Station to Tan Son Nhat Airport
Vung Tau Bus Station – Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street – Le Hong Phong Street – 2/9 Street – Nguyen An Ninh Street – 30/4 Street – Vo Nguyen Giap Street – National Highway 51 – Expressway – Mai Chi Tho Street – Far Hanoi Highway – Saigon Bridge – Dien Bien Phu Street – Dinh Tien Hoang Street – Vo Thi Sau Street – Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street – Nguyen Van Troi Street – Phan Dinh Giot Street – Truong Son Street – Tan Son Nhat Airport
Other route options
Other options for traveling from Tan Son Nhat Airport to Vung Tau are detailed here: Ho Chi Minh Airport to Vung Tau.
Suspended Saigon Airport Bus Routes
Bus 119
Route: Mien Dong Bus Station – Tan Son Nhat Airport
Update 2025: The Saigon Bus 119 route is currently suspended (check the official website of the Ho Chi Minh City Management Centre of Public Transport for updates).
Operation time: 04:00 - 21:00
Frequency: every 15-30 minutes
Travel time: about 1 hour and 10 minutes one way
Bus 119 Ticket Price
Saigon Bus 119 ticket price is 12,000 VND per person for the route under 5 km and 20,000 VND per person for journeys greater than 5 km.
Bus 119 Route
From Mien Tay Bus Station to Tan Son Nhat Airport
Mien Tay Bus Station - Kinh Duong Vuong - Hong Bang - Nguyen Thi Nho - Nguyen Chi Thanh - Nguyen Tri Phuong - Thanh Thai - Bac Hai - Ly Thuong Kiet - Hoang Van Thu - Phan Dinh Giot - Truong Son - Tan Son Nhat Airport (Domestic Terminal) - Tan Son Nhat Airport (International Terminal)
From Tan Son Nhat Airport to Mien Tay Bus Station
Tan Son Nhat Airport (International Terminal) - Tan Son Nhat Airport (Domestic Terminal) - Truong Son - Tran Quoc Hoan - Mausoleum of Cha Ca - Hoang Van Thu - Xuan Dieu - Xuan Hong - Truong Chinh - Ly Thuong Kiet - Bac Hai - Thanh Thai - Nguyen Tri Phuong - Nguyen Chi Thanh - Nguyen Thi Nho - Hong Bang - Kinh Duong Vuong - Mien Tay Bus Station
Shuttle Bus 49
Saigon Shuttle Bus 49 was offering a lot of convenience for travelers. The yellow-colored bus with air conditioning was operating between Tan Son Nhat Airport and the city center and passing major hotels in Ho Chi Minh City.
Update 2025: The Saigon Shuttle Bus 49 route is currently suspended.
Route: Tan Son Nhat Airport - Ho Chi Minh City center (District 1)
Operation time: 05:00 - 00:30
Frequency: every 20-30 minutes
Travel time: about 35-45 minutes per way
Shuttle Bus 49 Ticket Price
Saigon Airport Shuttle Bus 49 ticket price is 40,000 VND per person one way with no extra charge for luggage.
Shuttle Bus 49 Route
Tan Son Nhat Airport (International Terminal) - Tan Son Nhat Airport (Domestic Terminal) - Truong Son – Tran Quoc Hoan – Hoang Van Thu – Nguyen Van Troi – Nam Ky Khoi Nghia – Le Duan – Cong Xa Paris – Dong Khoi – Dong Du – Hai Ba Trung – Ton Duc Thang – Ham Nghi – Ben Thanh – Pham Ngu Lao – Nguyen Trai – Le Lai – Nguyen Huu Canh – Cach Mang Thang 8 – Dien Bien Phu Street- Nam Ky Khoi Nghia - Nguyen Van Troi - Phan Dinh Giot - Truong Son - Tan Son Nhat Airport
Saigon Bus 159
Saigon Airport Bus 159 has been in operation since January 2017 with the task of connecting Tan Son Nhat Airport with two main bus stations of Ho Chi Minh City: An Suong Bus Station and Mien Dong Bus Station.
Update 2025: The Saigon Bus 159 route was changed and currently doesn't pass Ho Chi Minh Airport.
Tips
To stay connected while traveling by bus from Saigon Airport into the city, purchase online Vietnamese SIM card and pick it up at the airport on arrival. SIM cards will also be significantly cheaper when pre-booked online! Otherwise, if your mobile phone is eSIM compatible, you can get eSIM Vietnam by instant email delivery and use it right after landing in Ho Chi Minh.
In addition to taking the airport bus, you can travel from Saigon Airport to the city center by other means of transportation, such as motorbike taxi or taxi. To experience the best airport transfer service, pre-book private transfer between Ho Chi Minh Airport and your hotel here: Private Tan Son Nhat Airport (SGN) for Ho Chi Minh City.
If you have an early arrival or late departure from Saigon Airport, you may want to stay at the hotel close to the airport. There are many hotels from 5-star to budget-friendly for you to choose from, and the best value-for-money airport accommodations are listed here: Top 9 Hotels near Tan Son Nhat Airport (SGN).
Coffee is not only a refreshing drink but also a cultural feature of Ho Chi Minh City. In the list of Rooftop Cafes with the Best View in Ho Chi Minh City, you will also find the café with impressive airport views that is really worth visiting.
