Travelling from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN): what you need to know
The timezone in Ho Chi Minh City is UTC+7, which is five hours ahead of Athens.
Your ATH to SGN flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Athens International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between ATH and SGN:
Istanbul Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
Right now, R 5,228 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Athens International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 9,968. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ATH to SGN, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Athens International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport.
Finding cheap flights from ATH to SGN is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Athens International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to Athens International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Athens International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Athens. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Athens International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to ATH:
Arriving at Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Athens International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SGN instead:
Grab a Ho Chi Minh City Airport rental car and explore corners of Ho Chi Minh City that aren't in every guidebook. Find your ideal set of wheels with Dichung Car Rental.
Book your vehicle from Ho Chi Minh City Airport a few weeks in advance to get the best deal. If you're travelling during a peak period, it's a good idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City Airport to the centre of Ho Chi Minh City has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour.
When to fly to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Athens International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Ho Chi Minh City. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from Athens International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ATH to SGN around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Vietnam waiting to be discovered. About 26 kilometres north-east of Ho Chi Minh City, a trip to Biên Hòa will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Cat Tien National Park, Ecotourism Dream Garden and Lâm Viên Biên Hoà.
Around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho is another favourite stop in Vietnam. Experience major highlights starting with Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng.
