Tan Son Nhat International Airport (official name: Tan Son Nhat International Airport; IATA code: SGN; ICAO code: VVTS; previously called Saigon Tan Son Nhat Airport) is the largest international airport in Vietnam. Tan Son Nhat International Airport covers an area of 850 hectares, making it the largest airport in Vietnam in terms of area and terminal capacity. It has a designed capacity of 28 million passengers per year, but often handles up to 38 million passengers per year, far exceeding Noi Bai Airport's current capacity of 20-25 million passengers. Located 8 km north of Ho Chi Minh City center, in Tan Binh district, Tan Son Nhat International Airport is an important transportation hub in the south of Vietnam.
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In 2014, this airport served 26,546,475 passengers, ranking among the 50 busiest airports in the world. In 2016, the airport served 32.6 million passengers, an increase of 22.8% compared to 2015, and 38.5 million passengers in 2018, with a projected capacity of 42 million passengers by 2023. This airport is the main base of operations for all Vietnamese airlines and is the headquarters of the Vietnam Airports Corporation, the entity that manages all civil airports in Vietnam. Tan Son Nhat International Airport is managed and operated by the Vietnam Airports Corporation, under the State Capital Management Committee. |  |
- Updated information for passengers traveling through Tan Son Nhat International Airport:
1. In lobby A, the check-in counters will be opened at doors D2, D3, and D4:
- Vietnam Airlines (VN) passengers will check in at islands A-B and C-D.
- Vasco, Pacific Airlines (0V, BL) passengers will check in at islands E and F.
- Bamboo Airways and Vietravel Airlines (QH, VU) passengers will check in at islands G and H.
- After check-in, VN, 0V, and BL passengers will proceed to the 1st floor for security screening and go to the departure gate.
- QH and VU passengers will enter through doors D3 and D4 for check-in, then follow the 2 scanners at the end of island H for security screening and proceed to the 1st floor departure area.
2. For Vietjet Air passengers, go to lobby B through doors D6 and D7 to check in at islands I, J, and K. Follow the zigzag flow before the security screening area and line up. If there are many passengers, there will be a long line through door D8 to go through security screening.
- To reduce queuing time, passengers can also check in online or use the self-check-in kiosks at the airport.
- Additional information and instructions for passengers
3. For security reasons, passengers should not wear dark glasses and should always keep their luggage/belongings with them.
4. Passengers should prepare their identification documents (ID card, passport, birth certificate for children) and boarding passes for the security check.
5. Passengers should remove coats, hats, shoes, belts, and place personal items in a tray for screening. Liquids and electronic devices should be placed in separate trays.
6. During peak travel periods like Tet holidays, passengers should arrive at the airport 120 minutes before domestic flights and 180 minutes before international flights.
7. Tan Son Nhat Airport uses electronic flight information displays (FIDS) instead of radio announcements. Passengers should pay attention to the screens for updated flight information.
8. Designated lanes for different vehicle types (for passengers, pickups, and taxis) are available at the airport.
Maps at SGN Airport in Ho Chi Minh City
