Tan Son Nhat International Airport (IATA: SGN, ICAO: VVTS) is the primary airport serving Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and one of the country’s busiest aviation hubs. The airport is operated by Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV).
| Contact | Details |
|---|---|
| Airport | Tan Son Nhat International Airport |
| IATA code | SGN |
| ICAO code | VVTS |
| Main airport phone | +84 28 3848 5383 |
| Airport hotline | +84 28 3848 5634 |
| Fax | +84 28 3848 7450 |
| tia-feedback@vietnamairport.vn | |
| Additional airport email listed by ACV | feedback.sgn@acv.vn |
| Official airport website | www.vietnamairport.vn/tansonnhatairport/ |
| Wikipedia | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tan_Son_Nhat_International_Airport |
ACV’s current airport contact pages list +84 28 3848 5383 as the airport telephone number and +84 28 3848 5634 as the hotline.
For an emergency in or around Tan Son Nhat Airport, the following Vietnam emergency numbers are useful:
| Emergency service | Number | When to use |
| Police | 113 | Police and security emergencies |
| Fire & Rescue | 114 | Fire, rescue and related emergencies |
| Medical emergency / Ambulance | 115 | Serious illness or injury |
| National emergency / rescue | 112 | Lifesaving and emergency assistance |
| Tan Son Nhat Airport hotline | +84 28 3848 5634 | Airport assistance and passenger-related issues |
| Terminal | Primary use | Key information |
| Terminal 1 (T1) | Domestic | Currently used primarily for Vietjet Air domestic operations. |
| Terminal 2 (T2) | International | Handles international departures and arrivals. |
| Terminal 3 (T3) | Domestic | New domestic terminal; opened in 2025. Used by Vietnam Airlines and other domestic carriers that have transferred operations. |
The number and location of airline check-in counters can change according to flight schedules, so passengers should follow the airport information displays and their airline’s instructions.
| Terminal | Check-in information |
| T1 Domestic | Airport infrastructure includes extensive conventional check-in facilities; current airline allocation should be checked before departure. |
| T2 International | ACV infrastructure data lists approximately 120 check-in counters, plus transfer and oversize-baggage facilities. |
| T3 Domestic | 90 conventional check-in counters, 20 automated bag-drop counters and 42 check-in kiosks. |
Tan Son Nhat has dedicated baggage facilities in its passenger terminals, including arrival baggage reclaim belts, departure baggage handling and facilities for oversized baggage.
| Terminal | Passenger assistance / information location |
| T1 | Domestic check-in area, near the relevant check-in islands |
| T2 | International arrivals hall and check-in area opposite islands C and D |
| T3 | Vietnam Airlines check-in area |
No. The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) does not operate a TSA checkpoint at Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Tan Son Nhat has VIP, CIP and business lounges across all three passenger terminals. Lounge availability and access rules can depend on airline status, cabin class, bank-card privileges, lounge memberships or paid access. ACV’s published lounge information confirms lounges in T1, T2 and T3.
| Lounge | Terminal | Location / notes |
| Le Saigonnais Business Lounge | T1 Domestic | Airside domestic departures, near Gate 14 |
| Bông Sen / Lotus Lounge | T1 Domestic | Airside, near Gates 1–2 |
ACV identifies two VIP lounges in the domestic T1 departure restricted area.
| Lounge | Terminal | Location / notes |
| Bông Sen 1 / Lotus Lounge | T2 International | International departures, Level 3 |
| Bông Sen 2 / Lotus Lounge | T2 International | International departures, Level 2, near Gate 18 |
| Le Saigonnais | T2 International | International departures, Level 3 |
| Rose Business Lounge | T2 International | International departures, Level 3 |
| Jasmine Halal Lounge | T2 International | International departures, Level 2 |
| Apricot Business Lounge | T2 International | International departures, Level 1 |
ACV’s published list identifies six VIP/CIP lounges in T2 and provides their respective locations.
| Lounge | Terminal | Location / notes |
| The SENS Business Lounge | T3 Domestic | Airside, Level 4 |
| Lotus Lounge | T3 Domestic | Airside, Level 4 |
| Lotus Premier Lounge | T3 Domestic | Airside, Level 4 |
| SH Premium Lounge | T3 Domestic | Airside, Level 4, near Gate 12 |
| Vietcombank Priority Lounge | T3 Domestic | Airside, Level 4 |
| Techcombank Private Lounge | T3 Domestic | Airside, Level 4; eligibility restrictions apply |
The IATA airport code is SGN, and the ICAO code is VVTS. The SGN code reflects Saigon, the former name commonly associated with Ho Chi Minh City.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport has three passenger terminals: T1, T2 and T3. T1 and T3 serve domestic flights, while T2 handles international flights.
Terminal 2 (T2) is the international passenger terminal.
Vietnam Airlines’ domestic operations use Terminal 3. The airline’s international flights use Terminal 2.
Vietjet Air’s domestic operations are currently based in Terminal 1. Always check the flight information on your booking before travelling because airport operations can change.
No. TSA is the U.S. Transportation Security Administration. Tan Son Nhat uses Vietnam’s aviation-security system.
As a practical rule, allow approximately 2–3 hours before departure, with additional time during peak travel periods, holidays or if you need baggage check-in, immigration or other passenger services. Your airline’s recommended arrival time should take priority.
Check-in is located in the departure area of each terminal. International passengers use T2, while domestic passengers should check their airline’s assigned terminal, particularly because domestic operations are divided between T1 and T3.
Report missing or damaged baggage immediately to your airline’s baggage service/ground-handling desk in the baggage-claim or arrival area. Keep your baggage tag, boarding pass and baggage claim documentation.
Yes. T3 has 20 automated baggage-drop counters, in addition to conventional check-in counters.
Yes. T3 has 42 check-in kiosks and automated baggage-drop facilities.
Yes. Business, VIP and CIP lounges are available in T1, T2 and T3, although access conditions vary by lounge.
Yes. ACV states that free Wi-Fi is available in the domestic and international terminals.
Yes. Free drinking-water stations are available in T1, T2 and T3, including departure and arrival areas.
For immediate emergencies, call the appropriate Vietnamese emergency service: 113 police, 114 fire/rescue, 115 medical emergency, or 112 lifesaving services. For airport-specific assistance, call +84 28 3848 5634.
The main airport telephone number is +84 28 3848 5383. The airport hotline is +84 28 3848 5634.