{"id":11045,"date":"2025-01-17T16:14:16","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T09:14:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vietnamteachingjobs.com\/blog\/?p=11045"},"modified":"2025-11-13T16:00:39","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T09:00:39","slug":"tan-son-nhat-airport-international-terminal-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vietnamteachingjobs.com\/blog\/tan-son-nhat-airport-international-terminal-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Tan Son Nhat Airport International Terminal: A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Different from the domestic terminal, the international terminal of <strong>Tan Son Nhat airport<\/strong> is nearly 3 times larger. It is equipped with many different functional areas. Today&#8217;s article will suggest you important information such as diagrams, check-in procedures, utility areas and travel experiences at this station. Let&#8217;s get right into it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><div><strong>Jump to What You Need<\/strong><\/div><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#map-of-tan-son-nhat-airport-international-terminal\">Map of Tan Son Nhat airport &#8211; International terminal<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#map-of-the-international-arrival-terminal-of-tan-son-nhat-airport\">Map of the international arrival terminal of Tan Son Nhat airport<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#map-of-international-departure-terminal\">Map of international departure terminal<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-to-move-around\">How to move around<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#guide-to-check-in-at-tan-son-nhat-airport-international-terminal\">Guide to check-in at Tan Son Nhat airport- international terminal<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#services-and-shops-at-tan-son-nhat-airport-international-terminal\">Services and shops at Tan Son Nhat airport international terminal<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-to-move-around-tan-son-nhat-airport-international-terminal\">How to move around Tan Son Nhat airport &#8211; international terminal?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/vietnamteachingjobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Tan-Son-Nhat-Airport-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Tan Son Nhat Airport\" class=\"wp-image-13036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vietnamteachingjobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Tan-Son-Nhat-Airport-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vietnamteachingjobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Tan-Son-Nhat-Airport-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vietnamteachingjobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Tan-Son-Nhat-Airport-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vietnamteachingjobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Tan-Son-Nhat-Airport.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Tan Son Nhat Airport International Terminal: a complete guide &#8211; Image: Pexels<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"map-of-tan-son-nhat-airport-international-terminal\"><strong>Map of Tan Son Nhat airport &#8211; International terminal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Compared with the domestic terminal on the 1st floor (T1), the international terminal on the 2nd floor (T2) has significantly improved in size and quality. It is known that currently the new terminal on the 3rd floor is under construction. Immediately after completion, all existing international terminals T2 and T1 will be merged into one to serve domestic flights.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Terminal T2 was built with more than 115,834 m\u00b2 of usable area, which is divided into 4 separate floors including:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Ground floor<\/strong>: Arrival hall to international terminal, check-in counter, baggage claim and airport exit<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>1st floor:<\/strong> international arrival hall, area for immigration procedures, visa counter<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>2nd floor:<\/strong> Departure hall of the international terminal, where check-in procedures are done<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>3rd floor:<\/strong> Convenience services such as cafes, restaurants and entertainment<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To make it easier to understand, we will divide Tan Son Nhat International Airport into two areas:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"map-of-the-international-arrival-terminal-of-tan-son-nhat-airport\"><strong>Map of the international arrival terminal of Tan Son Nhat airport<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"813\" src=\"https:\/\/vietnamteachingjobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/international-arrival-terminal-1-1024x813.jpg\" alt=\"Map of the international arrival terminal of Tan Son Nhat airport\" class=\"wp-image-13037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vietnamteachingjobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/international-arrival-terminal-1-1024x813.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vietnamteachingjobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/international-arrival-terminal-1-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vietnamteachingjobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/international-arrival-terminal-1-768x609.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vietnamteachingjobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/international-arrival-terminal-1-1536x1219.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vietnamteachingjobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/international-arrival-terminal-1-2048x1625.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For international flights landing at this airport:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You will enter the middle of the 1st floor (1F), pass through the connecting counters<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Go through customs and then take the elevator\/escalator to the ground floor<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Get your luggage through the security check and then go to the arrival hall area A1-A2 to be able to go outside to catch the car.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In the exit area A1 and A2 will be arranged electronic boards to notify the flights about to land. Based on this time, you can actively manage the time to pick up your relatives or customers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explore More About HCM City:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vietnamteachingjobs.com\/neighborhoods-in-ho-chi-minh-city\/\" target=\"_blank\">4 Best Neighborhoods In Ho Chi Minh City For The Expats<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"map-of-international-departure-terminal\"><strong>Map of international departure terminal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"869\" src=\"https:\/\/vietnamteachingjobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/international-departure-terminal-1-1024x869.jpg\" alt=\"Map of international departure terminal\" class=\"wp-image-13038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vietnamteachingjobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/international-departure-terminal-1-1024x869.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vietnamteachingjobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/international-departure-terminal-1-300x255.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vietnamteachingjobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/international-departure-terminal-1-768x652.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vietnamteachingjobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/international-departure-terminal-1-1536x1303.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vietnamteachingjobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/international-departure-terminal-1-2048x1737.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-move-around\"><strong>How to move around<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, you need to go to the gate floor D1 and D2 of 2 (2F) \u2013 note that the ground floor -&gt; 1st floor -&gt; 2nd floor and then follow the order: check-in, luggage, check-in security, exit procedures, customs clearance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On both sides of the immigration check-in counter, there is also a currency exchange service if you need it. Once all formalities are complete, you can proceed to the concourse areas near the boarding gate by escalator\/elevator to the ground floor (GF) or 1st floor (1F).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the 1st floor (1F) of Tan Son Nhat International Airport, there are 11 boarding gates including 08, 09, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 in order. from left to right.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the ground floor (GF) there are 8 aircraft exits: 10, 11, 12, 14 (left) and 22, 23, 24, 25 (right).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The 3rd floor area will be for business class customers or special members of airlines. General customers can also use this area, but you will have to pay a relatively high fee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"guide-to-check-in-at-tan-son-nhat-airport-international-terminal\"><strong>Guide to check-in at Tan Son Nhat airport- international terminal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With the information described in the diagram, it was possible to summarize the check-in process at the international terminal of the airport.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Required documents: reservation number, valid passport, visa if you are going to the required country.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Procedure for the procedure:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Go to the check-in counters (from A-L) to check-in for the flight. Each flight will have fixed check-in counters, which you can follow at the electronic board outside. The counter opening time is 03 hours before the flight departure time.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Send checked baggage and enter the customs inspection area<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Customs inspection<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Complete exit procedures at the counter of the Border Police<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Check security and enter the lounge area (ground floor, first floor).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Check-in counters for international flights will close 50 minutes before departure time. You need to arrange time and arrive at Tan Son Nhat airport, at the international terminal at least 3 hours in advance so as not to affect the schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Explore More About HCM City<\/strong>:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/vietnamteachingjobs.com\/top-8-best-hospitals-ho-chi-minh-city-expats\/\" target=\"_blank\">Top 8 Best Hospitals In Ho Chi Minh City For Expats<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"services-and-shops-at-tan-son-nhat-airport-international-terminal\"><strong>Services and shops at Tan Son Nhat airport international terminal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vietnamteachingjobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Services-and-shops-at-Tan-Son-Nhat-airport-international-terminal-1.jpg\" alt=\"tan son nhat\" class=\"wp-image-28422\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As mentioned above, the airport&#8217;s international terminal T2 is equipped with many facilities, in contrast to the domestic terminal.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Banking and ATM services: 04 ATMs at Column 14, 01 at Column 3 of the ground floor of the arrivals area.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Medical care services: Near departure gate number 19, 1st floor of departure station and Ground floor, Arrival isolation lobby (Door A2).<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Luggage packing service: divided into 4 areas in the arrival hall D1 and D2.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Food and beverage services, shopping: ubiquitous, arrival and departure halls, both check-in and isolation areas. Particularly, the 3F floor area is arranged with many restaurants, high-class rest and relaxation services for business class customers, especially.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In addition, at the arrival station you can also use many services such as free wifi, drinking water and battery charging; tourist information counters; currency exchange\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-move-around-tan-son-nhat-airport-international-terminal\"><strong>How to move around Tan Son Nhat airport &#8211; international terminal?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Due to its location quite close to the city center, when coming and going at this airport, you can use a variety of means of transport such as buses, taxis, motorbike taxis, private cars&#8230; quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If traveling by bus, you can catch one of the routes like 109, 119, 152, 159 with fares from 6,000 &#8211; 20,000 VND. Travel times are relatively fast and operate until late at night.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In addition, you can use the airline bus, shuttle bus to the locality with the price of about 50,000 VND or more.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Discover Related Guides:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/vietnamteachingjobs.com\/grab-taxi-in-vietnam\/\" target=\"_blank\">How To Use Grab Taxi in Vietnam + Alternatives: A Complete Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-bottom\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;11045&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;5\\\/5 - (1 vote)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Tan Son Nhat Airport International Terminal: A Complete Guide&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;142.5&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 142.5px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            5\/5 - (1 vote)    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Different from the domestic terminal, the international terminal of Tan Son Nhat airport is nearly 3 times larger. 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