Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica
A red-brick French colonial cathedral built in the 1880s, a landmark of downtown Saigon.
Tickets →Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City: airports, things to do and where to stay
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam's largest city, is a fast-paced commercial hub with French colonial landmarks and a famous market.
Ho Chi Minh City airports
From the airport to central Ho Chi Minh City
Tan Son Nhat International Airport airport is about 2 km from central Ho Chi Minh City.
Bus
City bus routes link the airport with central Ho Chi Minh City, though they can be slow in traffic.
Taxi
Metered taxis and Grab are available outside the terminals; the centre is only about 7 km away but traffic can make it slow.
Ho Chi Minh City
Things to do in Ho Chi Minh City
Ben Thanh Market
A century-old covered market selling food, clothes and souvenirs, one of the city's oldest.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City is served by Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN).
How far is the airport from central Ho Chi Minh City?
Tan Son Nhat International Airport airport is about 2 km from central Ho Chi Minh City.
How do I get from the airport to central Ho Chi Minh City?
From Tan Son Nhat International Airport airport you can take Bus and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Ho Chi Minh City?
Highlights of Ho Chi Minh City include Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica and Ben Thanh Market.
Photo credits
- Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica: Suicasmo, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Ben Thanh Market: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons