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David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport

Transportation to Ho Chi Minh City Airport from the City Center

In Ho Chi Minh City center, called also Saigon / District 1, you can see many public transport means. It takes about 40-45 minutes to get to Tan Son Nhat Airport with public buses, which are also very popular in urban transportation. If you want to have a faster and more comfortable journey, you can choose to take a taxi or rent a car. It is possible to reach the airport in maximum 10 minutes in this way.

Bus

Buses, the cheapest means of public transportation, have 152 different routes in Ho Chi Minh City. These public buses, which are light cream and green in color, are in the size of a minibus and provide a very convenient transportation service between 6 am and 6 pm. Bus number 152, which departs every half an hour from the Ben Tanh Market district, which is a 15 minute walk from the city center, goes to both Tan Son Nhat Airport's domestic and international terminals. It is very easy and economical to get to the airport from Ho Chi Minh by these buses which are departing every 30 minutes. You can get your one-way bus ticket from the booths at a fee of only 30 cents. Another alternative is bus 109, operated by SATSCO. These buses, which have a longer route than the other, depart every 15-20 minutes from 05.30 in the morning to 01.30 in the night and it takes 45 minutes to get to the airport from the city with the buses. It also goes directly to the airport's domestic terminal (column 18) and to the international terminal (column 15). Park 23/9, Pham Ngu Lao, Tran Hung Dao, Ben Thanh Station, Le Loi, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia and Nguyen Van Troi are some of the stops between the city center and Tan Son Nhat Airport. As of March 16, 2016, the fare for single-use ticket for bus 109 is 12.000 (less than 5 km) – 20.000 (more than 5 km) Viet Nam Dong.

Taxi

If your priority is speed and comfort on the journey from the city center to Tan Son Nhat Airport, taking a taxi would be an ideal choice for you. Taxis in the city are often preferred by tourists. You need to pay approximately $ 5-7 (150.000-170.000 Viet Nam Dong) to go to Tan Son Nhat Airport by taxi from Saigon. Vinassu Taxi (+84838272727) and Malinh Taxi Group (+84838383838) are among the most reliable taxi companies that take passenger to the airport in only 7 to 10 minutes.

Car Rental

First of all, we can say that there are more alternatives in terms of domestic car rental companies in the city than in the airport. If you have already searched these companies located in the most central locations of Ho Chi Minh, you may also have information about prices. You can take your car with your international driving license within minutes if you book your car in advance. Going to Tan Son Nhat Airport from the city center can take 10-12 minutes by car. Some of the car rental companies, which have offices both in the city center and in Tan Son Nhat Airport, are Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt.

Airport Information

The Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Vietnam's capital Ho Chi Minh is located 5 kilometers north of the city center, also known as District 1 or Saigon. At Tan Son Nhat Airport, which is the largest airport in Vietnam, there are two separate terminal buildings for arrival and departure. The airport, which increased its passenger capacity from 8-10 million in 2007 to 25 million in 2017 as of January, serves the passengers with travel agencies, car rental companies and tourist information centers.

Last Updated: 28 Jun 2017

Transportation to Houston City Center from Airport

George Bush Intercontinental  Airport

Houston rapidly developed shortly after its establishment due to the discovery of oil reserves in the city and today it is one of the largest and most developed cities in the United States. Due to the port located in the city, Houston provides services to many international cargo ships and is home to a significant portion of NASA’s space exploration.

Public transportation in Houston is provided by the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, or METRO. Although the city spans a large geographical area, buses provide easy access to almost every region. The METRO light rail system provides convenient transportation throughout the city. Houston also features a lot of bike paths that were put in place to both relieve the city of traffic and as an important social awareness element to prevent environmental pollution and attract attention to a healthy lifestyle.

George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located 37 km from the city center. Also referred to as Houston Airport it serves the Greater Houston area, operating both domestic and international flights. The airport offers several different transportation alternatives to get to the city center, including taxis, rental cars, buses, and shuttle services.  

Taxi

Taxis are a convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center. Airport taxis operate 24 hours a day with tariff surcharges that apply between 8 pm and 6 am. Taxis are accessible from the arrivals level of terminals A, B, C, and E. A taxi from the airport to the city center takes about 30 minutes. For more detailed information on taxi fares please visit Houston Airport’s website.

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from Houston Airport is by bus. METRO bus line 102 provides transportation from the airport to the METRO station downtown, with various stops along the way. The total trip takes about 1.5 hours. The bus stop is located at Terminal C, on the baggage claim level on the south side of the terminal. There are other bus routes that also provide transportation from the airport to other regions in Texas, such as Galveston, Easterwood Airport and Jack Brooks Regional Airport. For more information on bus routes please visit Houston Airport’s website.  

Shuttle Services

Shuttle services are a great method of transportation to get to the city center from the airport. Houston Airport offers a variety of shuttle services, including courtesy shuttles and hotel shuttles. Shuttles depart from the arrivals level of Terminals A, B, C, and E. To access these shuttles follow the signs that read ‘Ground Transportation’ to the exit and from there follow the signs that read “Hotel Shuttles” and “Parking Shuttles”. For more information about shuttle services please visit Houston Airport’s website.

Rental Car

Renting a car is a great way to get to the city center from Houston Airport. It is also a comfortable option for getting around in the city during your trip. Rental car companies are located at the Rental Car Center, just 5 minutes away from the airport terminals. Shuttles provide transportation from the terminals to the Rental Car Center, just follow the signs that read “Rental Car”. The shuttles to the Rental Car Center are blue and white. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. For more information on rental car companies and rates please visit Houston Airport’s website.

Airport Information

George Bush Intercontinental Airport, also referred to as Houston Airport, is located 37 km from downtown Houston. Houston Airport operates passenger services out of 5 terminals that are connected to each other by the TerminaLink train, which is for passengers only, and an underground train, that everyone has access to. Houston Airport offers passengers a variety of services to meet their basic needs and services that could be considered more unique. The airport contains ATMs, free Wi-Fi, charging stations, currency exchange services, vending machines, a lost and found, mail services, restaurants, cafes, bars, and stores. Houston Airport also features shoeshine services and pet relief areas.

Houston Airport aims to provide a relaxing yet fun environment for passengers once they’ve landed or as they wait for their flight. Stores where passengers can go shopping include ATU Duty Free and Dufry Tax & Duty Free stores, Bayou city Travelmart, Americana, Automated Kiosks for Benefit Cosmetics, Best Buy Express, and AT&T, as well as Brooks Brothers, Bluewire, Brookstone, City Point, Corsa Collections, Dylan’s candy Bar, Eddie Bauer, eSavvy, Headphone Hub, Hugo Boss, Johnston & Murphy, and more.

There are also a rich variety of restaurants and cafes offering delicious international cuisine. Venues where passengers can get a bite to eat or something to drink include Auntie Anne’s, Barcuterie, Belgian Beer Café, Blaze Pizza, Bullritos, Café Adobe, Camden food co., Center Bar, Chili’s Too, Dunkin’ Donuts, La Salsa, Le Grand Comptoir, Panda Express, Republic, Starbucks, Subway, Upper Crust, Urban Crave, Wendy’s, and Zori Bistro. 

Last Updated: 18 Apr 2019

William P. Hobby Airport

Houston rapidly developed shortly after its establishment due to the discovery of oil reserves in the city and today it is one of the largest and most developed cities in the United States. Due to the port located in the city, Houston provides services to many international cargo ships and is home to a significant portion of NASA’s space exploration.

Public transportation in Houston is provided by the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, or METRO. Although the city spans a large geographical area, buses provide easy access to almost every region. The METRO light rail system provides convenient transportation throughout the city. Houston also features a lot of bike paths that were put in place to both relieve the city of traffic and as an important social awareness element to prevent environmental pollution and attract attention to a healthy lifestyle.

George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located 37 km from the city center. Also referred to as Houston Airport it serves the Greater Houston area, operating both domestic and international flights. The airport offers several different transportation alternatives to get to the city center, including taxis, rental cars, buses, and shuttle services.  

Taxi

Taxis are a convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center. Airport taxis operate 24 hours a day with tariff surcharges that apply between 8 pm and 6 am. Taxis are accessible from the arrivals level of terminals A, B, C, and E. A taxi from the airport to the city center takes about 30 minutes. For more detailed information on taxi fares please visit Houston Airport’s website.

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from Houston Airport is by bus. METRO bus line 102 provides transportation from the airport to the METRO station downtown, with various stops along the way. The total trip takes about 1.5 hours. The bus stop is located at Terminal C, on the baggage claim level on the south side of the terminal. There are other bus routes that also provide transportation from the airport to other regions in Texas, such as Galveston, Easterwood Airport and Jack Brooks Regional Airport. For more information on bus routes please visit Houston Airport’s website.  

Shuttle Services

Shuttle services are a great method of transportation to get to the city center from the airport. Houston Airport offers a variety of shuttle services, including courtesy shuttles and hotel shuttles. Shuttles depart from the arrivals level of Terminals A, B, C, and E. To access these shuttles follow the signs that read ‘Ground Transportation’ to the exit and from there follow the signs that read “Hotel Shuttles” and “Parking Shuttles”. For more information about shuttle services please visit Houston Airport’s website.

Rental Car

Renting a car is a great way to get to the city center from Houston Airport. It is also a comfortable option for getting around in the city during your trip. Rental car companies are located at the Rental Car Center, just 5 minutes away from the airport terminals. Shuttles provide transportation from the terminals to the Rental Car Center, just follow the signs that read “Rental Car”. The shuttles to the Rental Car Center are blue and white. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. For more information on rental car companies and rates please visit Houston Airport’s website.

Last Updated: 22 Dec 2016

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Which airports can I use for Ho Chi Minh City-Houston flights?

For Ho Chi Minh City-Houston flights, you can use Tan Son Nhat Intl. Airport as departure airport, and David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport, Ellington Field Airport, George Bush Intercontinental  Airport, William P. Hobby Airport, West Houston Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Ho Chi Minh City-Houston and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Ho Chi Minh City-Houston is 14947 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 18 hour 40 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Ho Chi Minh City-Houston flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Ho Chi Minh City-Houston flights is Monday.

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