Travel tips for Tan Son Nhat domestic arrivals.

Vietnam’s largest domestic terminal, T3 at Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat Airport, officially opened on Thursday and is expected to be fully operational by April 30. To help passengers avoid confusion at the new terminal, here are some useful tips.

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T3 has an annual capacity of 20 million passengers and was built by the Airports Corporation of Vietnam. Construction of the VND 11 trillion (US$445 million) facility began at the end of 2022.

Located next to the existing T1 domestic terminal, T3’s entrance faces the road connecting Tran Quoc Hoan and Cong Hoa streets. It will handle domestic flights for Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air, while Bamboo Airways, Vietravel Airlines, Pacific Airlines, and VASCO will continue to operate from T1.

The terminal spans five floors with a total floor area of 112,500 square meters. It features four main sections: the passenger terminal, a multi-story car park with non-aviation services, an overpass, and an aircraft parking area.

Inside, T3 offers 25 security control gates, 90 traditional check-in counters, 20 automatic baggage drop counters, and 42 self-service kiosks for a smoother passenger experience.

1. Directions to T3

Visitors should take care to distinguish T3 from other terminals before heading to Tan Son Nhat Airport to avoid confusion.
Below are the most convenient routes to the new terminal:

• From T1: Go straight along Truong Son Street, then turn onto Phan Thuc Duyen Street to reach T3.
• From downtown Ho Chi Minh City: Take Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, continue on Nguyen Van Troi Street past Hoang Van Thu Park, and turn onto Tran Quoc Hoan Street to reach T3.
• From eastern HCMC (Thu Duc City): Follow Pham Van Dong Street to Truong Son Street, then continue along Tran Quoc Hoan Street to reach T3.
• From the west and south of HCMC (An Suong, Tan Ky Tan Quy, Tan Phu, Binh Tan, and Binh Chanh Districts): Drive along Cong Hoa Street and turn onto Tran Quoc Hoan Street to reach T3.
• From Truong Chinh Street: Head toward Cong Hoa Street, then turn onto either the extended section of Hoang Hoa Tham Street or 18E Street to reach T3.

2. Transportation

Visitors can reach Tan Son Nhat Airport’s Terminal 3 via several convenient transport options:

• Shuttle bus: The airport operates inter-terminal shuttle buses every 20 minutes, allowing easy transfers between T1, T2, and T3.
• Taxis and ride-hailing services: Passengers can take a taxi or use ride-hailing apps such as Grab for direct access to T3.
• Public buses: Multiple public bus routes serve the airport, including 109, 152, 72-1, and 103. Route 109 is especially convenient, as it stops near Terminal 3.

3. Important notes for passengers

Passengers are advised to follow airport guidelines and use ride-hailing apps to choose the correct pick-up and drop-off points for their departure terminal.

For flights departing from Terminal 3 (T3), travelers should review the airport map and terminal layout in advance to plan the most efficient route, especially during peak hours.

If you arrive at the wrong terminal, contact airport staff for assistance or use a ride-hailing app to quickly transfer to T3.

Passengers are also encouraged to arrive at least two hours before departure to allow enough time for check-in and security procedures. Double-checking flight details, check-in counters, and estimated travel times will help ensure a smooth, stress-free journey.

On April 17, the new terminal handled its first flight, which departed for Van Don in Quang Ninh Province. T3 is expected to be fully operational by April 30, marking the 50th anniversary of Vietnam’s national reunification.

Source: VNExpress International

Photos: Collected.