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Nearest Airport to Ho Chi Minh City: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Ho Chi Minh City is Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), about 2.5 km (2 mi) away.

Closest airport SGN Tan Son Nhat International Airport 2.5 km · 2 mi · ~5 min by car

Airports near Ho Chi Minh City

  1. 1
    Tan Son Nhat International Airport Flag of VietnamHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam · International Airports in Vietnam Meet & Greet →
    SGN 2.5 km2 mi · ~5 min
  2. 2
    Long Thanh International Airport (Under Construction) Flag of VietnamHo Chi Minh City (Long Thanh), Vietnam · International · no scheduled flights Airports in Vietnam
    LTH 45 km28 mi · ~48 min
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    Can Tho International Airport Flag of VietnamCan Tho, Vietnam · International Airports in Vietnam Meet & Greet →
    VCA 130 km81 mi · ~2 h 19 min
  4. 4
    Rach Gia Airport Flag of VietnamRach Gia, Vietnam · Regional Airports in Vietnam
    VKG 190 km118 mi · ~3 h 23 min
  5. 5
    Techo International Airport Flag of CambodiaPhnom Penh (Boeng Khyang), Cambodia · International Airports in Cambodia Meet & Greet →
    KTI 196 km122 mi · ~3 h 30 min
  6. 6
    Phnom Penh International Airport Flag of CambodiaPhnom Penh (Pou Senchey), Cambodia · International · no scheduled flights Airports in Cambodia
    PNH 211 km131 mi · ~3 h 46 min
  7. 7
    Lien Khuong Airport Flag of VietnamDa Lat, Vietnam · Regional Airports in Vietnam Meet & Greet →
    DLI 216 km134 mi · ~3 h 51 min
  8. 8
    Con Dao Airport Flag of VietnamCon Dao, Vietnam · Regional Airports in Vietnam
    VCS 233 km144 mi · ~4 h 09 min
  9. 9
    Cà Mau Airport Flag of VietnamCa Mau City, Vietnam · Regional Airports in Vietnam
    CAH 242 km151 mi · ~4 h 20 min
  10. 10
    Buon Ma Thuot Airport Flag of VietnamBuon Ma Thuot, Vietnam · Regional Airports in Vietnam Meet & Greet →
    BMV 262 km163 mi · ~4 h 40 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Ho Chi Minh City; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Ho Chi Minh City?

The nearest airport to Ho Chi Minh City is Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), about 2.5 km (2 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to Ho Chi Minh City?

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is 2.5 km from Ho Chi Minh City in a straight line — roughly 5 min by car.

What other airports are near Ho Chi Minh City?

Long Thanh International Airport (Under Construction) (LTH) — 45 km, Can Tho International Airport (VCA) — 130 km and Rach Gia Airport (VKG) — 190 km.

How long does it take to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Tan Son Nhat International Airport?

About 5 min by car for the 2.5 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.