About 12 km · roughly 25-40 min · live prices in the search box below
District 7, anchored by the master-planned Phu My Hung township, sits 12 km southwest of Tan Son Nhat Airport across the Saigon River. This self-contained expat enclave houses international schools, shopping centers like Crescent Mall, and mid-rise condominiums. The route follows Nguyen Van Linh Parkway past industrial zones before entering the tree-lined boulevards of Phu My Hung, where signage switches to English and Korean.
| Option | Price (est.) | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-booked transfer | $12-16 | Fixed all-in price · meet & greet · flight tracking · ALL surcharges and tolls included · free cancellation |
| Metered taxi | $6-9 on the meter | Meter only. Airport surcharge, tolls, any night surcharge and a tip come on top, and the total varies with traffic. |
| Ride-hailing app | $4-7 | Upfront pricing - pickup may require walking to a designated zone, surge during busy times |
Note: All three figures are our own estimates, gathered when this page was written, and are shown for orientation only. They are not quotes and they are not live prices. The metered figure is what the meter shows, before airport surcharges, tolls and tip. Use the search box above for the actual price on your date.
Metered Mai Linh and Vinasun taxis charge 11,000-15,000 VND per km (approximately 150,000-200,000 VND or $6-9 total to Phu My Hung). Grab and Gojek typically quote 100,000-170,000 VND ($4-7) for GrabCar, making them 30-40% cheaper than airport taxis. Pre-booked private transfers cost $12-16 but include meet-and-greet and fixed pricing regardless of traffic. Airport bus Route 109 runs to Phu My Hung for 20,000 VND but requires 60-75 minutes with multiple stops. During evening rush hour (5-7pm), travel time can extend to 50 minutes as Nguyen Van Linh experiences heavy commuter flow.
Metered taxis work best for arrivals after 10pm when ride-app surge pricing activates, or if traveling with more than two large suitcases. Families heading to international schools in District 7 prefer pre-booked transfers for door-to-door service. Solo travelers saving budget should book Grab or Gojek in advance through the app.
Grab dominates District 7 with reliable availability at Tan Son Nhat's dedicated ride-hailing zones. Gojek offers competitive rates but fewer drivers serve this route. Both apps display upfront fares in Vietnamese dong. Be prepares and InDriver operate in Ho Chi Minh City but have limited airport presence compared to Grab's market penetration.
A pre-booked driver follows your flight status and waits however long it takes - the fixed price does not change. The metered taxi queue at Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) runs around the clock at most major airports, but peak-time lines are long and late-night service can be thin.
There are three price levels, all of them our own estimates: a ride-hailing app at roughly $4-7, a metered taxi at about $6-9 on the meter with surcharges, tolls and tip still to be added, and a pre-booked transfer at around $12-16, which is the only one of the three where the figure you see is the figure you pay.
Plan for 25-40 min to cover the 12 km under normal conditions - rush-hour traffic in Ho Chi Minh City can stretch that by another 20-30 minutes. With a pre-booked transfer your flight is tracked, so the driver adjusts to your actual arrival time.
Grab dominates District 7 with reliable availability at Tan Son Nhat's dedicated ride-hailing zones. Gojek offers competitive rates but fewer drivers serve this route. Both apps display upfront fares in Vietnamese dong. Be prepares and InDriver operate in Ho Chi Minh City but have limited airport presence compared to Grab's market penetration. A ride-hailing fare of about $4-7 is normally the cheapest, with the trade-off that pickup zones can be a walk from arrivals. If you value certainty over the last few dollars, a fixed-price transfer at $12-16 removes every surprise.
Both work, but they solve different problems. The taxi rank at Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is fine when you are flexible on price; a pre-booked transfer is better when you want a fixed fare, a driver holding your name sign and a paper trail. Whatever you choose, decline any driver who approaches you inside the terminal.
Pre-booked transfer drivers are typically vetted for basic English. Metered taxi drivers' English varies - at major airports it is usually basic but functional. Have your destination written in the local script or share a Google Maps pin to avoid misunderstandings, especially for hotels on small lanes.
See our full Ho Chi Minh City Tan Son Nhat Airport transfer guide for all destinations, local taxi tips, FAQ and booking options. Or browse Ho Chi Minh City airport transfers covering all city neighborhoods. For nationwide context, see our Vietnam transfer guide.