How to get from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to District 1
High confidenceChecked May 2026
Use Grab or Be from the designated zone, or the official Vinasun / Mai Linh metered taxi from the rank.
Best options
Best overall
Grab or Be from the designated zone.
Cheapest safe
Public bus 109 to Ben Thanh (~VND 20,000).
Best at night
Vinasun or Mai Linh metered taxi from the official rank.
With luggage / kids
Taxi or app.
Taxi fare
Metered Vinasun/Mai Linh roughly VND 150,000–250,000 to District 1. Fares vary with traffic.
Ride-hailing
Grab and Be operate — designated pickup zone.
available
Public transport
Bus 109; bus 152.
Compare your options — SGN → District 1
Distance ~8 km, typical journey 30–60 min (traffic).
| Option | Typical fare | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Public transport | Bus 109; bus 152. | Cheapest safe option |
| Official taxi | Metered Vinasun/Mai Linh roughly VND 150,000–250,000 to District 1. Fares vary with traffic. | Late arrivals, heavy luggage |
| Ride-hailing | Grab and Be operate — designated pickup zone. | available |
After landing — step by step
- 1Use ONLY genuine Vinasun (white) or Mai Linh (green) taxis from the rank
- 2For app: follow signs to designated pickup
Scam warnings
Unofficial 'taxi' with fake Vinasun livery
Tampered meters
Avoid this
- • Lookalike-livery taxis
- • Curbside private offers
Frequently asked
Q.How much is a taxi from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to District 1?
Metered Vinasun/Mai Linh roughly VND 150,000–250,000 to District 1. Fares vary with traffic.. Always confirm the fare or that the meter is on before pulling away. Watch for: Unofficial 'taxi' with fake Vinasun livery.
Q.What is the cheapest safe way from SGN to District 1?
Public bus 109 to Ben Thanh (~VND 20,000).
Q.Does Uber or ride-hailing work at Tan Son Nhat International Airport?
Grab and Be operate — designated pickup zone.
Q.What's the best way from SGN to District 1 at night?
Vinasun or Mai Linh metered taxi from the official rank.
Q.What scams should I watch for going from SGN to District 1?
Top reported: Unofficial 'taxi' with fake Vinasun livery; Tampered meters. Use the official taxi rank, never accept a fare from someone approaching you in arrivals.
SOURCES