Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN Airport Code) | IATA & ICAO Details, Terminals & Map

Airport Overview

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is a key aviation facility serving the region of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It is officially identified by the IATA code SGN and ICAO code VVTS. It operates within the Asia/Hanoi timezone, allowing travelers to synchronize their flight itineraries accordingly. The airfield configuration consists of 2 runways, designed to accommodate various types of aircraft operations. Nearby alternative gateways include Can Tho International Airport (VCA), which can be considered for regional or international transit.

Key Data

Elevation - ft

Coordinates 10.819, 106.652

Timezone Asia/Hanoi

Runways 2

Expert Tips for Ho Chi Minh City Tan Son Nhat Airport

T1 (Domestic) and T2 (International) Share the Airport T2 handles all international arrivals and departures. T1 is for domestic flights (Vietnam Airlines, Bamboo, VietJet). A covered walkway links them but you must exit security to transfer. Allow 2h30 min for domestic-to-international same-day connections. SGN is consistently overcrowded.

City Traffic: Use Grab Well in Advance The road from SGN to District 1 takes 20-50 min (depending on traffic, typically 7 km). During rush hour (07-09h, 17-20h), it can exceed 90 min. Book Grab (motorbike or car) or official taxi from the arrivals exit. Unlicensed taxi touts are very common.

VND Cash: Get Your Dong at the Airport Vietnam is predominantly cash-based. Exchange USD/EUR to Vietnamese Dong (VND) at the airport exchange booths (rates competitive) or use ATMs in the arrivals hall. Avoid exchangers outside the airport. Hotels and Grab accept cash and cards, but many restaurants are cash only.

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International Terminal • 24 Hours

Cultural decor with Pho station and Vietnamese coffee.

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FAQ

The IATA code for Tan Son Nhat International Airport is SGN. Its ICAO code is VVTS.

Tan Son Nhat International Airport is located in or near Ho Chi Minh City, VN. View the map on this page for exact coordinates and terminal details.

Tan Son Nhat International Airport operates in the local time zone. You can convert airport local times using our <a href="/en/timezone-converter">Airport Timezone Converter</a>.

Minimum Connection Times (MCT) at Tan Son Nhat International Airport vary based on Schengen/non-Schengen status and terminal transfers. Verify transfer times with our <a href="/en/mct-checker">MCT Checker Tool</a>.