Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Tan Son Nhat International 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 running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ATH and SGN:
Hamad International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight is R 3,814. A round-trip fare right now is R 8,416. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ATH to SGN if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
77.19% of flights that take off from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport from central Athens, it takes about 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near ATH. Whether you're catching an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
If you have a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near SGN:
Grab a Tan Son Nhat International Airport rental car and discover corners of Ho Chi Minh City that aren't the typical tourist stops. Browse the options available from Dichung Car Hire.
To lock in the best rate, book your vehicle from Tan Son Nhat International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices usually increase closer to your travel date.
Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
From Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Ho Chi Minh City. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for March if you want to visit Ho Chi Minh City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ATH to SGN in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF) then.
Explore more of Vietnam
You've done Ho Chi Minh City, now it's time to discover more of Vietnam. Travel about 26 kilometres north-east to Biên Hòa to tick off its must-visit sights. From Tú Phong Lan to Vinh Dư and mieu binh da, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho is another essential stop in Vietnam. Start your sightseeing at Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum.
