Informational Guide to Tan Son Nhat Airport (SGN), located in Ho-Chi-Minh / Saigon - Non Official

Ho Chi Minh Airport Domestic Terminal 1

Ho Chi Minh Airport Domestic Terminal is the oldest terminal and is able to handle 13 million passengers per year. 

Terminal 1 (T1) has been serving domestic flights at Tan Son Nhat International Airport since its inception. With the opening of the new Terminal 3 (April 2025), T1 continues to operate domestic flights, primarily for routes not yet transitioned to T3.​

TRANSFER BETWEEN TERMINALS 

While T1 and T2 are within walking distance, Terminal 3 is located approximately 3.3 to 3.8 km away from T1 and T2. A free shuttle bus service operates every 20 minutes to facilitate transfers between terminals, with an estimated travel time of 15 to 20 minutes depending on traffic conditions.

Levels

Ho Chi Minh Airport Domestic Terminal facilities consists of a two level building with 20 boarding gates:

Ground level

This is the Arrivals level with the baggage claim area in the center that leads to the Arrivals Hall, with Departure Halls A and B on each side. 

Find also here check-in facilities and separate security checks. 

In the end of the level there’s a large area with food, drink and retails concessions. 

First level

Find here the boarding area where lounges are located. Access to the four boarding bridges. 

Services: Food, drink and retail concessions. 

SERVICES 

See some of the Services at Ho Chi Minh Airport Domestic Terminal:

- ATMs
- Information counters
- Post office
- Medical services
- Mobile chargers
- Massages
- Smoking rooms
- Baggage Wrapping
- Children’s Play Area
- Currency Exchange 
- Drinking Water
- Duty Free & Shopping
- Food & Drinks

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LOUNGES 

Le Saigonnais Business Lounge: Domestic Terminal, facing Gate 11. Service hours: From 04:30 am to 11:00 pm. Services: Wi-Fi, TV, snacks, magazines and newspapers, internet terminals, drinks, among others. 

Vietnam Airlines Lotus Lounge: Domestic Terminal (various locations: opposite Gate 14 and at the first level). Service hours: Open 24 hours. Services: Wi-Fi, TV, snacks, internet terminals, food, drinks. Entrance fee: VND 350,000 / 3 hours. 

Purchase your pass to Ho Chi Minh Airport Lounges