Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City

Bus 109 (Airport – Ben Thanh / 23-9 Park)

Yellow Ho Chi Minh City public bus linking Tan Son Nhat International and Domestic terminals with Ben Thanh Market and 23/9 Park in District 1, operating roughly 05:30–23:00 or later with cash-only fares. This is a dedicated airport route and one of the most popular budget options for reaching central District 1.cite

Bus 152 (Airport – Ben Thanh / central District 1)

Regular Ho Chi Minh City bus running from Tan Son Nhat (international and domestic terminals) via Nguyen Van Troi and Nam Ky Khoi Nghia to Ham Nghi / Ben Thanh bus station in District 1. Services operate roughly 05:30–18:30 with about 12–21 minute intervals; cheap but ends earlier in the evening.cite

Airport Shuttle 49 (Airport – District 1 hotels)

Yellow shuttle-style airport bus connecting Tan Son Nhat terminals with major hotel areas and landmarks in District 1 such as Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon Opera House, and 23/9 Park. Runs frequently through the day and is aimed at visitors with more luggage who want a direct link to central hotels.cite

Metered airport taxis (Vinasun, Mai Linh, Sasco, etc.)

Official metered taxis queue outside the international and domestic arrival halls and provide direct 24/7 rides to District 1 in about 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Typically costs around 150,000–300,000 VND plus small airport surcharge; use only official ranks or branded desks to avoid scams.cite

Grab / Be / Xanh SM (app-based cars)

Ride-hailing apps such as Grab, Be and Xanh SM operate from designated pickup zones at or just outside the terminals and provide door-to-door service to central District 1. Fares are usually similar to or slightly below regular taxis, with pricing shown in-app and typical journey times of 20–35 minutes depending on congestion.cite