Why go
- Largest city in Vietnam.
- Served by Vung Tau Airport (VTG).
History
Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, is the most populous city and centrally-governed city of Vietnam, with a population of more than 14 million in 2025. Its geography is defined by rivers and canals, of which the largest is the Saigon River.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 41 airlines, 54 direct destinations
- Vietnam Airlines VN (A321, 330, ATR 72, A330-200, 777, A320) · 44 routes: Abu Dhabi*, Bangkok, Buonmethuot, Busan, Ca Mau*, Chu Lai*, Conson*, Dalat, Danang, Dong Hoi, Frankfurt, Fukuoka, Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Haiphong, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Hue, Jakarta, Kaohsiung, Kuala Lumpur, Manila*, Melbourne, Moscow, Nagoya, Nha Trang, Osaka, Paris, Phnom-penh, Phucat, Phuquoc, Pleiku, Rach Gia, Seoul, Shanghai, Siem-reap, Singapore, Sydney, Taipei, THD … +4 more
- Royal Air Cambodge VJ (A320) · 11 routes: Bangkok, Buonmethuot, Dalat, Danang, Haiphong, Hanoi, Hue, Nha Trang, Phucat, Phuquoc, Vinh
- Jetstar Pacific BL (A320) · 7 routes: Buonmethuot, Danang, Haiphong, Hanoi, Nha Trang, Phuquoc, Vinh
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (767, A321, A330-200) · 4 routes: Fukuoka*, Osaka*, Tokyo, Tokyo
- Alitalia AZ (777) · 2 routes: Frankfurt*, Paris*
- Cambodia Angkor Air (K6) K6 (ATR 72, A321) · 2 routes: Phnom-penh, Siem-reap
- China Airlines CI (A321, A330-300, A340-300) · 2 routes: Kaohsiung*, Taipei
- Korean Air KE (A321, A330-300, 747-400, 737-800) · 2 routes: Busan*, Seoul
- Qantas QF (330) · 2 routes: Melbourne*, Sydney*
- Qatar Airways QR (A330-200) · 2 routes: Doha, Phnom-penh
- Aeroflot Russian Airlines SU (A330-300) · 1 route: Moscow
- Air Astana KC (757) · 1 route: Alma-ata
- Air China CA (737) · 1 route: Beijing
- Air France AF (777-200) · 1 route: Paris
- AirAsia AK (A320) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- All Nippon Airways NH (767-300) · 1 route: Tokyo*
- American Airlines AA (767-300) · 1 route: Tokyo
- Asiana Airlines OZ (A321, 777-200, 777-300ER) · 1 route: Seoul
- Cathay Pacific CX (A330-300, A340-300, 777-300ER) · 1 route: Hong Kong
- Cebu Pacific 5J (A320) · 1 route: Manila
- China Eastern Airlines MU (737-800) · 1 route: Shanghai
- China Southern Airlines CZ (737-800) · 1 route: Guangzhou
- Emirates EK (777-200) · 1 route: Dubai
- Etihad Airways EY (A330-200, A330-300) · 1 route: Abu Dhabi
- EVA Air BR (A330-200, 777-300ER) · 1 route: Taipei
- Hong Kong Airlines HX (A320) · 1 route: Hong Kong
- Jetstar Asia Airways 3K (A320) · 1 route: Singapore
- Lao Airlines QV (ATR 72) · 1 route: Pakse
- Lion Mentari Airlines JT (737-900) · 1 route: Singapore
- Malaysia Airlines MH (737-800) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Mandarin Airlines AE (Embraer 190) · 1 route: Taichung
- Philippine Airlines PR (A321) · 1 route: Manila
- Sichuan Airlines 3U (A320) · 1 route: Nanning
- Singapore Airlines Cargo SQ (A330-300, 777-200) · 1 route: Singapore
- Thai AirAsia FD (A320) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Thai Airways International TG (777) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Tiger Airways TR (A320) · 1 route: Singapore
- Transaero Airlines UN (767-300) · 1 route: Moscow
- Turkish Airlines TK (777-300ER) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Uni Air B7 (M90) · 1 route: Kaohsiung
- United Airlines UA (737-800, 737-700) · 1 route: Hong Kong
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Vung Tau Airport (VTG); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SGN has direct flights to 54 destinations on 41 airlines (incl. Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Buonmethuot…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Bến Lương Văn Can, 2.2 km); routes include Đò ngang, Đò Lương Văn Can - Đình Bình Đông, Đò Miễu Chiến Sĩ (Nhà Mát) - Đình Tân Thị.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.