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Avoiding airport headaches at SGN Airport in Ho Chi Minh CityWe had a scheduled 7:50pm flight and leaving out of SGN has been giving me the heebie-jeebies. Why? The lines, the queue, the crowd were known to be problematic. Many have missed their flights despite getting to the airport early.We said NO to Fast Track ServiceThere are skip the line services being offered for up to $35 per person that gets you in somewhat of a priority. Multiply that x 6 members our family = we are talking over $200. I’ve seen them as low as $20..It has nothing to do with being cheap, I just didn’t want to give in to a system that should work without having to pay a premium.This is how it went:2:20pm – We took a Grab car service to SGN2:55pm – arrived at SGNWe knew we were early and just didn’t want to risk getting stuck in Friday traffic.The Singapore Airlines ticket counter was scheduled to open at 4:50pm4:00pm – we lined up our belongings, we were first in line (anyone shocked?)4:15pm – other passengers started to line up4:50pm – ticket counter opened and checked in all six of us5:05pm – we were all checked in with boarding passes in handThe fun begins5:05-5:45 – long lines to get our passports checked5:50 – 6:05pm – we got through security6:20pm – Priority Pass Lounge (victory party)We saved over $200.My suggestion. Get there early. Be prepared. That’s all.
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U lucky to clear all by 2 hours
“It has nothing to do with being cheap, I just didn’t want to give in to a system that should work without having to pay a premium.”
I’m with you. I’ve never paid for that fast track service. I find it is such a corruption. Vietnam has so much to offer, the people, the culture, the food etc. but it makes me angry every time going through immigration.
you didn’t save $200. you were never going to pay that. 🤷🏻♂️
That’s what I always do be there early
What time was your flight?and how do you know the time SQ counter opened? Thanks.
I have commented and advise many of such posts.
Five hours early is harsh tho.
Don’t forget about flight delay and constant gate change in Vietnam airport.
Ridiculous lines! They are going to lose tourism if they keep this up.