Flying from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City are in the same timezone, UTC+7.
Choose from 73 weekly Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flights. The 07:35 departure with Thai Airways International is the earliest you can take. Vietnam Airlines operates the last service of the day at 22:20.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your BKK to SGN flight.
Flying during a peak month like January? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, so jetting off to Ho Chi Minh City (and then seeing more of Vietnam!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most passengers choose to fly with Vietnam Airlines on this route.
Vietnam Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering BKK to SGN flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between BKK and SGN include:
Hanoi Airport
Siem Reap–Angkor Airport
Phnom Penh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
Right now, R 1,241 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,286. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from BKK to SGN by booking at least ten months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport is March. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Picking up cheap flights from BKK to SGN is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport.
Handy information about Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
74% of flights taking off from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Bangkok to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near BKK:
Arriving at Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
If you're landing on a late Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near SGN:
Set your own pace with a Ho Chi Minh City Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dichung Car Rental to explore beyond Ho Chi Minh City's usual tourist stops.
Increase your chances of getting the best deal by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Ho Chi Minh City Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a smart idea.
Getting from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
From Ho Chi Minh City Airport, Ho Chi Minh City is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
The quietest month for a flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport is March, while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport for March if you want to go to Ho Chi Minh City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BKK to SGN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF) on average.
Explore more of Vietnam
You've done Ho Chi Minh City, now it's time to discover more of Vietnam. Journey about 26 kilometres north-east to Biên Hòa to check off its popular sights. From Cat Tien National Park to Ecotourism Dream Garden and Lâm Viên Biên Hoà, 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. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng.
