By Air
Many major airlines fly to Saigon including the national carrier, Vietnam Air, the budget airlines Jet Star and Tiger Airlines, and international carriers such as Singapore Airlines, Malaysian Airlines and BA / Cathay Pacific.

The airport is situated around 20 minutes from the centre of Saigon, and there are plenty of taxis waiting outside the front of the airport. A taxi into town should generally cost around $7, often the airport's own 'Sasco' taxis will ask for more, but if you move away from the front gate of the airport you will be able to take a taxi with a local taxi company.

By Road
The main city most travellers arrive to Saigon from outside the country is Phnom Penh. Usually buses from Phnom Penh will take you directly to the backpacker area of the city, Pham Ngu Lao