Ho Chi Minh City Airport is located just 6 kilometers on north of the central business district of Ho Chi Minh City. The airport is among the largest facilities in Vietnam and is given SGN as its IATA international code. The airport is a busy facility with two terminal buildings. The second terminal started its operations in 2007 and it can handle up to 10 million passengers annually.
The Amenities
An airport that can handle over 15 million passengers in a year ought to have the best amenities and Ho Chi Minh City Airport does not disappoint in that area. You will find world-class amenities such as ATMs and forex bureaus for financial solutions, Wi-Fi internet connection for those who would want to get information of continue with their work before heading to their destination. The washrooms are well marked to be noticed easily, baby changing rooms, restaurants and coffee shops for refreshments, and car hire booths where you can rent-a-car to use in your vacation.
Airport transfers
Travelling to your hotel or any destination from Ho Chi Minh City Airport is facilitated by modes of transport such as buses, shuttles and taxis. You can book in advances to minimize the related complexities, but when you finish your activities after arrival, you can simply call a taxi. The shuttles and buses provide the travelers with a shared ride, and they are the most affordable means of going to the city. They will however drop you off at a designated location where you will have to connect to your destination. The taxi is affordable still and will take you directly to your destination.
Given that you are going to stay for a while in Ho Chi Minh City, it is prudent to get a comfortable means of transport to use even when visiting the various attraction sites. A taxi can suffice but you will have to work with the time of the taxi driver, a situation that will not allow you to enjoy your vacation fully. A rental car will be the best solution because you will use it at your pace and you can stay at a place for as long as you want.
Rent-a-car from any of the car hire companies at Ho Chi Minh City Airport, and you will have the liberty to tour great attractions such as Cu Chi tunnels, Dam Sen Park, War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace and Municipal Theatre to name just a few.