Is fast-track immigration worth buying at Ho Chi Minh City Tan Son Nhat Airport?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 2 days ago
TL;DR
Travelers say fast-track at Tan Son Nhat Airport (SGN) is only worth it when several international flights land at the same time. On quieter arrivals, such as around 9:00 am with only one flight at immigration, it may not be necessary.
What the community said
The fast-track payment counter at the airport only opens at 8:00 am. If your flight lands earlier, you won't be able to buy the service there, so it's worth having some cash for other needs.
2 days ago Fast-track counter opens 8:00 am
Arriving around 1:00 am, passport control was smooth: from deplaning to baggage claim and leaving for the hotel took about 10 minutes without fast-track. The traveler wasn't sure if it's as fast during earlier daytime hours.
2 days ago Arrival ~1:00 am, no fast-track needed
Arriving at 4:00 pm, delays at passport control were expected, but the traveler had no issues personally since the airport was half-empty.
2 days ago Arrival at 4:00 pm, half-empty airport
After arriving from Malaysia, travelers expected a short line because they assumed there were no more incoming flights. At Tan Son Nhat, they found more international arrivals than expected, so immigration lines can change quickly.
2 days ago Tan Son Nhat, flight from Malaysia
One traveler chose to fly and reached Ho Chi Minh City in about 1 hour instead of spending much longer by train or taxi. If you arrive by air, fast-track only matters for airport immigration and control.
2 days ago about 1-hour flight
On an arrival around 9:00 am, buying fast-track gave almost no benefit: there was effectively only one flight at immigration, and the line could have been cleared nearly as quickly without paying extra.
2 days ago 9:00 am, Tan Son Nhat (SGN)