Saigon Bus 109 is a special airport bus running from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Ho Chi Minh City Center. Bus 109 connects Saigon Airport’s domestic and international terminals with District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City and Saigon Bus Station. Discover everything you need to know about Bus 109 from Ho Chi Minh Airport to District 1.
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Ho Chi Minh Airport Bus 109
Airport Bus 109 is currently the best public transportation option for tourists traveling from Ho Chi Minh Airport to the city center. Bus 109 departs from Tan Son Nhat Airport, runs directly to District 1, and ends the journey at Saigon Bus Station, which is located next to 23/9 Park and the backpacker district. Traveling on this bus is less time-consuming than taking another public bus because there are fewer stops on the route.
Bus 109 Ho Chi Minh has stopped operating during the Covid-19 outbreak and only reopened in September 2022.
Buses previously used on this route were spacious, but after reopening the bus 109 route is served by minibuses, meaning that now the bus is not suitable to travel with big luggage. Passengers are now only allowed to carry 10 kg of luggage and occupy an area of 30x40x60 cm. In case passengers carry luggage weighing more than 10 kg and occupying an area of more than 30x40x60 cm, they must buy an additional ticket.
If you are traveling with big luggage, 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.
Ho Chi Minh Airport Bus 109 Route
The route of Saigon Bus 109 connects Tan Son Nhat Airport and 23/9 Park (Saigon Bus Station). The bus route also passes Ben Thanh Bus Station, making this route very convenient for tourists who are staying in the area around Ben Thanh Market or at Ho Chi Minh City’s backpacker district.
The main bus stops on the Saigon Bus 109 route from the airport to the city center are:
Tan Son Nhat Airport International Terminal 2
Tan Son Nhat Airport Domestic Terminal 1 (pick-up point at lane B)
Truong Son Street (bus stop next to Quang Hoa Airport Hotel)
Tran Quoc Hoan Street (bus stop near an affordable Red Sun Airport Saigon Hotel)
Hoang Van Thu Street
Nguyen Van Troi Street (bus stops next to PARKROYAL Saigon, Vissai Saigon Hotel, Eastin Grand Hotel Saigon)
Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street (bus stops next to Vinh Nghiem Buddhist Temple, Cosmopolitan Hotel Saigon, Mai House Saigon Hotel, Victory Hotel Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City People's Court, Saigon Centre shopping mall with Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City on top of it)
Ham Nghi Street (Ben Thanh Bus Station)
Le Lai Street (bus stops next to New World Saigon Hotel and very affordable HANZ SEN Hotel)
Saigon Bus Station (23/9 Park)
The Saigon Bus 109 route on the way back is a bit different, so you should double-check if you are waiting for the bus at the right bus stop when going back to the airport. Bus 109 route on the way from Ho Chi Minh City center to Tan Son Nhat Airport:
Saigon Bus Station (23/9 Park)
Pham Ngu Lao Street (bus stops nearby Planet Saigon Hotel, Gia Vien Hotel, and Leo Coffee)
Yersin Street
Tran Hung Dao Street
Ham Nghi Street (Ben Thanh Bus Station)
Pasteur Street (bus stops next to Fusion Original Saigon Centre, Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint, Savico Building, April 30th Park, Orchids Saigon Hotel, Sherwood Residence, Emm Hotel Saigon)
Vo Thi Sau Street (Ho Chi Minh City Pasteur Institute)
Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street (bus stops near Sacombank Tower, La Vela Saigon Hotel, Vinh Nghiem Buddhist Temple)
Nguyen Van Troi Street (bus stops next to Mơ Mơ Residence, The Alcove Library Hotel, Eastin Grand Hotel Saigon, Vissai Saigon Hotel, Shusimi House & Boutique)
Phan Dinh Giot Street (bus stops at Military Zone 7 Stadium, Wondersea business center)
Truong Son Street (bus stop next to Camila Hotel Saigon, Le Saigon Hotel)
Overpass
Tan Son Nhat Airport International Terminal 2
Ho Chi Minh Bus 109 Route Map
The map of the Saigon Airport Bus 109 route can be seen in the picture below.
If the route of Saigon Bus 109 is not suitable for you, choose another public bus route starting at Tan Son Nhat Airport. Other public transportation options available at the airport are briefly described here: Tan Son Nhat Airport to City.
Ho Chi Minh Airport Bus 109 Fare 2025
Saigon Airport bus fare in 2025 is 15,000 VND (~0.6 USD) per person.
However, this bus fare is applicable only to Bus 109. If you are looking for the cheapest way to get from Ho Chi Minh Airport into the city, choose the public Ho Chi Minh Bus 152, as the ticket for this bus costs just 5,000 VND per person.
Tickets for Saigon Airport Bus 109 can be purchased on board the bus or at the ticket booth at the airport. Only cash is accepted for payments. You can withdraw Vietnamese Dongs from one of the airport’s ATMs or exchange foreign currency at the airport, as there are money changers offering really good exchange rates at Saigon Airport.
Ho Chi Minh Airport Bus 109 Timetable 2025
Saigon Airport Bus 109 is scheduled to depart from Tan Son Nhat Airport from 05:30 to 22:00, with a bus leaving every 45-50 minutes. The current timetable (from 6 February 2025) is the following:
- 05:30
- 06:20
- 07:10
- 08:00, 08:45
- 09:35
- 10:25
- 11:15
- 12:05, 12:55
- 13:45
- 14:30
- 15:20
- 16:10
- 17:00, 17:50
- 18:40
- 19:30
- 20:20
- 21:10
- 22:00
The bus ride from Tan Son Nhat Airport to 23/9 Park normally takes around 45 minutes, depending on traffic.
Departures from Saigon Bus Station are scheduled from 05:45 to 22:15, with 45-50 minutes frequency. The current timetable in this direction is the following:
- 05:45
- 06:35
- 07:20
- 08:10
- 09:00, 09:50
- 10:40
- 11:30
- 12:20
- 13:10
- 14:00, 14:50
- 15:35
- 16:25
- 17:15
- 18:05, 18:55
- 19:45
- 20:35
- 21:25
- 22:15
Bus Stop at Ho Chi Minh Airport
Finding the bus stop of Saigon Airport Bus 109 at the airport is very easy, as there is a sign "Bus Station" in front of the buildings of both terminals. Bus number 109 picks up passengers at row B of the domestic terminal (B17 - B20) and in the area opposite the exit lobby of the international arrival terminal.
Bus Stops in Ho Chi Minh City Center
There are several bus stops in the central part of Ho Chi Minh City where you can board Bus 109. Saigon Airport Bus doesn’t stop at every bus stop it passes, so finding the right bus stop is very important. Google Maps might be helpful as the app displays bus stops, and you can find the ones where Bus 109 stops.
The most convenient places to board Saigon Bus 109 in the center of Ho Chi Minh City are Ben Thanh Bus Station and Saigon Bus Station near 23/9 Park, which is the ultimate bus stop on this route.
Ben Thanh Bus Station
Ben Thanh Bus Station is the cluster of bus stops on Ham Nghi Street. For taking the bus from the city center to Tan Son Nhat Airport, you need to wait for Bus 109 at the bus stop “Ham Nghi A”, which is located nearest to Ben Thanh Market on the opposite side of the street from the market.
Saigon Bus Station
If you are staying in Ho Chi Minh City’s backpacker district, boarding Bus 109 at Saigon Bus Station might be the most convenient option, as you won’t need to worry about missing the bus. Saigon Bus 109 starts its route at the bus station next to 23/9 Park, so you can just go there to take the bus.
Saigon Bus Station is not large, so finding the platform for boarding Bus 109 shouldn’t be difficult. There are signboards showing directions to the specific bus routes.
You can also check the map of the bus station below that shows the yellow-colored area where buses pick up passengers.
Saigon Bus 109 parks at the platform with the signboard displaying its route number and route.
Noticing Bus 109 at the bus station shouldn’t be difficult, as it’s the only route at Saigon Bus Station that uses orange minibuses, as all other bus routes are served by blue, green, or white buses.
There is a bus information counter at the station, but Ho Chi Minh Bus 109 tickets are not sold there, and you need to get your tickets on board the bus.
Tips
To stay connected while traveling by bus from Saigon Airport into the city, purchase online a 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.
If taking a bus from the airport into the city seems to be too complicated or inconvenient, booking a private transfer might be a better choice for you, as it will still be inexpensive. Saigon Airport private transfer can be easily booked online here: Ho Chi Minh City Airport Private Transfer.
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