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Old Jan 23, 2019 | 12:41 pm
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Does anyone know approximately how long it takes to clear immigration / customs in SGN airport?

I have a long gap (~7 hours!) between the international arrival flight and the connecting domestic flight; not to keen to traipse into town with luggage in tow. Any suggestions for spending the time usefully and economically?
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Old Jan 27, 2019 | 2:55 am
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Airport is rather close to downtown in Saigon - leave luggage at left luggage service in the airport and take the #109 express bus to Ben Thanh Market or Pham Ngu Lao area.
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Old Jan 28, 2019 | 9:08 am
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How much time will take immigration/security - really depends on time of the day and week. If you decide to go to the city (assuming that you have visa or do not need visa), instead of using public bus rather take Grab.
I would recommend to avoid Ben Thanh or if you plan to go, make sure that keep all valuables (handbags, phones, camera, etc) close to body and not lower your shields and defenses.
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Old Jan 28, 2019 | 9:55 am
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How much time will take immigration/security - really depends on time of the day and week. If you decide to go to the city (assuming that you have visa or do not need visa), instead of using public bus rather take Grab.
I would recommend to avoid Ben Thanh or if you plan to go, make sure that keep all valuables (handbags, phones, camera, etc) close to body and not lower your shields and defenses.
No need for Grab, any Vinasun or Mai Linh will do. Last time cost me $7 to The Renaissance which is by the river in D1

OP Ive gotten there for my VOA (will now only due E-Visa) and 1 time I was out in no time the next well over an hour, flight was delayed and we ended up getting there when ten rest of The World did as well Just go to The Palace and go in and then walk a few mins over to The Post Office and church across from it , if you hav emotre time walk to The Opera House and walk into The Park Hyatt and Continetal Hotels (French Colonial buildings)
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