Travelling from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Ho Chi Minh City's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Ho Chi Minh City six hours ahead of Bologna.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your BLQ to SGN flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between BLQ and SGN include:
Frankfurt Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight is R 6,261. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 12,496. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BLQ to SGN if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Finding cheap flights from BLQ to SGN is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Handy information about Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
74.23% of flights leaving from Guglielmo Marconi Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Bologna to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near BLQ. Whether you have an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
If you're getting in on a late Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near SGN:
Go beyond Ho Chi Minh City and explore places that aren't on most itineraries with your own wheels. You can pick up a Tan Son Nhat International Airport rental car from Dichung Car Hire.
To get the lowest possible price, book your ride from Tan Son Nhat International Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices typically increase closer to your date of travel.
Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Ho Chi Minh City. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Ho Chi Minh City. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BLQ to SGN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF) on average.
Explore more of Vietnam
Biên Hòan is just one of the many places in Vietnam waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Ho Chi Minh City. Around 26 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Tú Phong Lan, Vinh Dư and mieu binh da.
Around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho is another essential stop in Vietnam. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum.