Go straight in through the doors to the check-in area. This is partly culture and most of the people are not travelers but families sending off their beloveds.ĭon’t worry about being early and don’t hang around outside with the crowds. Photo: Ray KuschertĪs you arrive at the departure entry of the international terminal, you will always see 1000’s of people standing around. Never leave it to the last minute because you may miss your flight.Ī dining area at the departure terminal of Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. If you are lucky enough to arrive at the right time, you will be a bit early, but that can only help you. Truong Son Street leading to the airport in Tan Binh District sometimes comes to a near standstill at the strangest times of the day, so allow time to navigate the traffic. The factors that could catch you out when leaving Vietnam are local traffic and incoming planes. The first part is the traffic outside the airport. No matter where you are traveling to, getting to the airport early has its benefits. Here is a breakdown of what you need to do and what you will find at Tan Son Nhat Airport: However, a little knowledge will do so much to improve your experience and leave very pleasant memories of your travels. Although the beer was cheap and cold, there wasn’t a whole lot more to do at the airport, and the few chairs available were not really comfortable.įast forward 10 years and the Tan Son Nhat in 2022 is fast becoming a really enjoyable part of your travel experience when leaving Vietnam. However, recent improvements to Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City are quickly changing this once basic facility into a real adventure playground for anyone flying internationally.Ī decade ago, when I first visited Vietnam, I fondly recall waiting for the flight home and being able to buy a beer for VND25,000 (US$1).
If you are like me, leaving Vietnam always comes with a shade of sadness, even though I'm just going for a holiday back home in Australia.
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