Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is served by Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), located about 6 km from the city center. Upon arrival, travelers can use the following transport options:

Taxi: Available outside the terminal. XanhSM, Vinasun and Mai Linh are reliable options. The fare to central areas is typically around 150,000–250,000 VND. You will need to proceed to the outside area in front of the terminal to line-up for the taxi.
Grab: Ride-hailing app that is popular and often cheaper than taxis.
Bus: Bus #152 and #109 provide cheap connections to the city center.

Getting to Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT)

HCMUT is located at 268 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, District 10. Depending on your location in Ho Chi Minh City, you can reach the university by:

Taxi or Grab: The most convenient way to reach the university from anywhere in the city.
Bus: Multiple bus routes serve District 10. Nearby bus stops include those along Ly Thuong Kiet and Su Van Hanh streets.
Motorbike rental: A common option in Vietnam for short-term stays; available via rental shops or delivery apps.

Tips for Visitors

Have Vietnamese Dong (VND) ready for small expenses, especially for local transport or street food.
Use translation apps if you are not fluent in Vietnamese. English is spoken at major hotels but less so elsewhere.
Districts 1, 3, and 10 are convenient and safe areas for accommodation close to HCMUT.
Be mindful of traffic when crossing streets – local custom is to walk slowly and predictably.

Airlines Flying to Ho Chi Minh City

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is the busiest airport in Vietnam and is served by numerous international and domestic airlines.

International Airlines

Air France
All Nippon Airways (ANA)
Asiana Airlines
China Airlines
China Southern Airlines
Cathay Pacific
EVA Air
Japan Airlines
Korean Air
Lufthansa
Malaysia Airlines
Qatar Airways
Singapore Airlines
Thai Airways
United Airlines

Budget Airlines

AirAsia
Cebu Pacific
Jetstar Airways
Tiger Airways

Domestic Airlines

Vietnam Airlines – National carrier offering extensive domestic and international flights.
VietJet Air – Budget airline with a wide domestic network and growing international presence.
Bamboo Airways – Newer carrier offering both domestic and international routes.
Pacific Airlines – Low-cost domestic airline.
VASCO – Regional flights across southern Vietnam.

International flights arrive at Terminal T2, while domestic flights depart from Terminals T1 and the new T3 (for Vietnam Airlines as of May 2025).