Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat Airport Departure Guide
Flying SQ185 from Ho Chi Minh to Singapore | Tan Son Nhat Airport Departure Fast Track Guide
For passengers departing from Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN) on Singapore Airlines flight SQ185, this guide explains in Japanese the flight basics, the suggested timing to head to the airport, the departure procedures at Tan Son Nhat Airport, and VJP FASTTRACK’s departure fast track service.
Basic information about SQ185
SQ185 is an international flight of Singapore Airlines from Ho Chi Minh City Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN).
According to the operating information most recently confirmed, SQ185 departs Tan Son Nhat International Airport at around 19:40 and arrives at Singapore Changi International Airport at around 22:40.
When departing on an international flight from Tan Son Nhat Airport, you proceed through check-in and checked baggage drop-off, customs procedures if required, security screening and exit immigration into the boarding area. During the evening to night hours when international departures are concentrated, waiting times may occur at each step.
*Departure and arrival times, terminals and boarding gates may change. On your actual travel date, please prioritise the latest guidance from your ticket, the airline and the airport.
What to check before SQ185 departs
Time to arrive at the airport
For international flights departing from Ho Chi Minh, Singapore Airlines advises arriving at Tan Son Nhat Airport around 2 to 3 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For SQ185 departing at around 19:40, one helpful benchmark is to aim to arrive at the airport between around 16:40 and 17:40. Please also take traffic conditions in Ho Chi Minh City into account and allow plenty of time in your journey.
Check the departure terminal
According to the operating information most recently confirmed for SQ185, the flight is advised to depart from Terminal 2 of Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Terminals and check-in counters may change depending on the operations on the day, so please be sure to check your ticket and the airport information displays.
Passport, boarding conditions and baggage
Before departure, please check your passport, ticket or booking confirmation, and any documents required at your destination.
Conditions for checked baggage, cabin baggage and liquids may differ depending on the fare and class you purchased. Please check the latest Singapore Airlines regulations.
Fast track meeting information
If you have booked VJP FASTTRACK, please check the meeting place, meeting time, staff information and emergency contact details provided after your booking is confirmed.
If your flight changes or your time of arrival at the airport changes significantly, please contact us as early as possible.
SQ185 | The departure flow at Tan Son Nhat Airport
When departing on an international flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport, the detailed route varies with the airline and airport operations on the day, but in general departure procedures proceed in the following order.
Move to the departure terminal
After arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, check your ticket and the airport information displays, then proceed to the departure terminal and check-in area for SQ185.
Check in with Singapore Airlines
Present your passport and booking information, drop off your checked baggage if required, and receive your boarding pass.
Even if you have completed online check-in, travel document checks and checked baggage procedures may still be required.
Customs and security screening
Complete any necessary customs procedures and undergo security screening for your cabin baggage and personal items.
For liquids and prohibited items, please check the latest rules of Singapore Airlines and the airport.
Exit immigration
Prepare your passport and boarding pass and proceed to Vietnam exit immigration.
During peak hours when international departures are concentrated, waiting times at security screening and exit immigration can become longer.
Move to the boarding gate
After completing your departure procedures, check the boarding gate and boarding start time for SQ185 on the information monitors inside the airport and move to the gate with plenty of time.
The Tan Son Nhat Airport departure fast track available for SQ185
VJP FASTTRACK’s Tan Son Nhat Airport departure service is a departure support service that helps travellers departing from Ho Chi Minh to overseas destinations move more smoothly through the flow from check-in through security screening and exit immigration toward the boarding area.
If you plan to use SQ185, we will also confirm in Japanese in advance your departure date, number of passengers, whether you have checked baggage, and the support content you would like, then advise the services we can provide.
- You can confirm your booking details and the flow of the day in Japanese in advance
- We will explain how to meet our staff at the airport
- We support your movement toward the check-in area
- We support your check-in procedures according to your booking plan
- Where eligible for your plan, we support priority lane use for security screening and exit immigration
- After exit immigration, we support your movement toward the boarding gate or lounge area
- We can also arrange bookings on behalf of corporate guests, executives and VIP customers
*Whether priority lanes can be used, check-in support, the scope of staff accompaniment, and the support scope after security screening and exit immigration differ by booking plan, airline, flight, and airport operations and congestion on the day. This is not a service that guarantees waiting times or processing times. Please check the latest support details when booking.
Who should use the departure fast track for SQ185
Passengers who want to proceed through departure procedures smoothly
This service is suitable for passengers who want to be guided clearly and smoothly through the flow from check-in to exit immigration during peak hours when international departures are concentrated.
Passengers using Tan Son Nhat Airport for the first time
If you are worried about check-in counters, security screening, exit immigration, or moving to the boarding area, you can consult our local staff for guidance.
Passengers travelling with children or elderly passengers
If you are worried about travelling with your family or waiting a long time inside the airport, you can also confirm the necessary support content in Japanese in advance.
Corporate guests, executives and VIP customers
When arranging departures from Ho Chi Minh for business partners, executives, guests, experts and VIP customers, corporate representatives or secretaries can also consult us in advance.
Flow from booking to the day of SQ185 departure
Submit the booking form
Please enter Tan Son Nhat Airport, your departure date, flight number SQ185, number of passengers, and the support content you would like.
Confirm the booking details in Japanese
Our staff will check the flight information, number of passengers, whether you have baggage, your requested content and availability, then advise whether we can support you.
Receive the guidance provided after your booking is confirmed
Please check the meeting place, meeting time, how to contact your staff in charge, and important notes for the day.
Meet our staff at Tan Son Nhat Airport
Meet the staff in charge at the location advised in advance and proceed with your departure procedures according to your booking plan.
Support for your departure procedures
Depending on the airport operations and your booking content on the day, we support check-in, security screening and movement toward exit immigration.
Move toward the boarding area
After exit immigration is completed, we guide you toward the boarding gate or lounge area according to your booking plan and the operations on the day.
Frequently asked questions about SQ185 and Tan Son Nhat Airport
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Related Tan Son Nhat Airport services
If you want your SQ185 departure from Ho Chi Minh to proceed smoothly
If you are departing from Ho Chi Minh to Singapore on SQ185, please consult us about VJP FASTTRACK’s Tan Son Nhat Airport departure fast track.
We will advise in Japanese whether we can support you based on your departure date, number of passengers, whether you have baggage, and the support content you would like.
*The support provided differs by airline, flight, airport congestion, operations on the day, and your booking plan. This is not a service that guarantees boarding eligibility, exit immigration results, waiting times, or processing times. Please check the latest availability and fees when booking.
*This article is general guidance for passengers departing from Ho Chi Minh City Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Singapore Changi International Airport on SQ185. Operating days, departure and arrival times, terminal used, boarding gate, airline regulations, airport operations and travel conditions may change. Before use, please always check the latest information from the airline, the airport and the relevant authorities.
