Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat Airport Departure Guide
Flying MU872 from Ho Chi Minh to Ningbo | Tan Son Nhat Airport Departure Fast Track Guide
For passengers departing from Ho Chi Minh City Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) in China on China Eastern Airlines MU872, this guide explains in Japanese-friendly format the basic flight information, what to keep in mind when heading to the airport, the departure procedures at Tan Son Nhat Airport, and the VJP FASTTRACK departure fast track service. (English version)
Basic information about MU872
MU872 is an international flight of China Eastern Airlines (China Eastern Airlines) from Ho Chi Minh City Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) in China, and past operating records can be confirmed.
According to public schedules from around spring 2026, it operated as a late-night to early-morning flight departing Tan Son Nhat International Airport at around 03:35 and arriving at Ningbo Lishe International Airport in the 8 a.m. hour.
However, as of 28/08/2026 continuous scheduled operation could not be confirmed, so this article does not present past operating times as current confirmed times. If you already hold a booking, please be sure to check the departure date and departure time printed on your own ticket.
*According to recently available past public schedules, there are examples of operation from Terminal 2 of Tan Son Nhat Airport to Terminal 2 of Ningbo Lishe International Airport. Terminals, times, boarding gates and aircraft type are subject to change, so on your actual travel date please check the latest airline and airport information.
What to check before MU872 departs
Check the latest flight operation status
MU872 has operated from Ho Chi Minh to Ningbo in the past, but operating days and schedules may change.
Before your flight, please be sure to check your ticket, the official China Eastern Airlines website, and airport flight information.
Arrival time at the airport
For international flights, please arrive at the airport with plenty of time based on the check-in deadline set by the airline.
Since past MU872 flights operated in the late-night to early-morning hours, we also recommend checking night-time transport options and travel time to the airport in advance.
Passport, travel conditions and baggage
Before departure, please check your passport, ticket or booking confirmation, and any documents required depending on the travel conditions for China.
Checked baggage and cabin baggage conditions may differ depending on the fare and class you use. Please check the latest China Eastern Airlines regulations.
Fast track meeting point information
If you have booked VJP FASTTRACK, please check the meeting point, meeting time, staff information and emergency contact details provided after your booking is confirmed.
If your flight time or expected arrival time at the airport changes significantly, please contact us as early as possible.
MU872 | Departure procedures at Tan Son Nhat Airport
When departing on an international flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport, the detailed route varies by airline, flight and airport operations on the day, but in general departure procedures proceed in the following order.
Check the departure terminal
After arriving at Tan Son Nhat Airport, check your ticket and the airport information displays, then proceed to the check-in counter for MU872.
Past public schedules show examples of Terminal 2 use, but on your actual travel date please prioritise the latest guidance.
Check in with China Eastern Airlines
Present your passport and booking information, complete any required travel document checks, and drop off your checked baggage.
Even when online check-in is available, you may need to visit the airport counter for travel document checks and checked baggage procedures.
Customs and security screening
Complete any necessary customs procedures and undergo security screening for your cabin baggage and personal items.
Please check the latest China Eastern Airlines and airport guidance on liquids, batteries, prohibited items and other regulations.
Exit immigration
Prepare your passport and boarding pass and proceed to Vietnam exit immigration. During peak hours when international departures are concentrated, waiting times can be longer.
Move to the boarding gate
After completing departure procedures, check the boarding gate and boarding time for MU872 on the airport information monitors and move to the gate with plenty of time.
Departure fast track at Tan Son Nhat Airport for MU872
VJP FASTTRACK’s Tan Son Nhat Airport departure service is a departure support service that helps passengers departing from Ho Chi Minh to overseas destinations move more smoothly from check-in through security screening and exit immigration to the boarding area.
If you plan to use MU872, we will also confirm in Japanese in advance the actual operating date, departure time, number of passengers, whether you have checked baggage, and the support content you would like, then advise what we can provide.
- You can confirm your booking details and the flow on the day in Japanese in advance
- We will explain how to meet our staff at the airport
- We support your movement to the check-in area
- We support your check-in procedures according to the booked plan
- We support priority lane use for security screening and exit immigration where the plan covers it
- After exit immigration, we support your movement to 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 MU872
Passengers who are worried about departing in the late-night to early-morning hours
On flights such as MU872 that operate in the late-night to early-morning hours, some passengers feel anxious about using the airport at unfamiliar times.
This service is recommended for those who want to confirm the meeting method and the flow inside the airport in Japanese in advance.
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 with our local staff for guidance.
Passengers travelling with children or elderly passengers
If you are worried about travelling with your family or waiting inside the airport, you can also confirm the necessary support content in Japanese in advance.
Corporate guests, executives and VIP customers
Corporate representatives or secretaries can also consult us in advance when arranging departures from Ho Chi Minh for business partners, executives, guests, experts and VIP customers.
Flow from booking to the departure day of MU872
Submit the booking form
Please enter Tan Son Nhat Airport, your departure date, flight number MU872, number of passengers, and the support content you would like.
Check the flight information and whether we can support you
Our staff will check the latest flight information, departure time, number of passengers, whether you have baggage, 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, 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 on the day and your booking, we support check-in, security screening, and movement to exit immigration.
Move to the boarding area
After exit immigration is completed, we guide you to the boarding gate or lounge area according to your booking plan and the operations on the day.
Frequently asked questions about MU872 and Tan Son Nhat Airport
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Related Tan Son Nhat Airport services
If you want support for your MU872 departure from Ho Chi Minh
If you plan to use MU872, please confirm your actual departure date and flight time, then 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 the Ningbo area of China on MU872. MU872’s operation status, operating days, departure and arrival times, terminal used, boarding gate, aircraft type, airline regulations, airport operations, and travel conditions may change. Before use, please always check the latest information on your ticket, China Eastern Airlines, the airport, and the relevant authorities.
