Travelling from Beirut Airport (BEY) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Ho Chi Minh City's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Ho Chi Minh City five hours ahead of Beirut.
Your BEY to SGN flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Beirut Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between BEY and SGN:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beirut Airport (BEY) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
At the moment, R 8,467 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Beirut Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 15,372. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from BEY to SGN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Beirut Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BEY to SGN.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Beirut 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 Beirut Airport (BEY)
Beirut Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from BEY arrive on schedule 85% of the time.
Beirut Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Beirut. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Beirut Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to BEY:
Arriving at Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Beirut Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SGN instead:
Enjoy the freedom to roam with a Ho Chi Minh City Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dichung Car Rental to explore Ho Chi Minh City and beyond.
Boost your chances of snagging a great deal by booking as early as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Ho Chi Minh City Airport several weeks in advance is a smart move.
Getting from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Ho Chi Minh City. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
June is the most popular month for flights from Beirut Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Ho Chi Minh City 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 Beirut Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BEY to SGN in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF) then.
Explore more of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Vietnam waiting to be explored. Around 26 kilometres north-east of Ho Chi Minh City, a visit to Biên Hòa will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Cat Tien National Park, Ecotourism Dream Garden and Lâm Viên Biên Hoà.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Vietnam, head for Can Tho, about 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng are key reasons to visit.
