Flying from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Ho Chi Minh City is six hours ahead of Basel and follows the UTC+7 timezone.
Your BSL to SGN flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from EuroAirport Swiss to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BSL and SGN:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Currently, R 6,110 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way EuroAirport Swiss to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 13,690. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BSL to SGN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BSL to SGN.
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Handy information about EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
76.48% of flights that depart EuroAirport Swiss arrive at their destination on time.
To get to EuroAirport Swiss from central Basel, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near BSL. Whether you're catching an early flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Tan Son Nhat International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an EuroAirport Swiss to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SGN instead:
Venture beyond Ho Chi Minh City and check out places outside the usual tourist stops with your own wheels. You can grab a Tan Son Nhat International Airport rental car from Dichung Car Hire.
Reserve your ride from Tan Son Nhat International Airport a few weeks in advance to lock in the best possible deal. If you're travelling during a peak period, it's smart to book even earlier.
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.
It typically takes 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The quietest month for a flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Ho Chi Minh City based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for March if you'd like to visit Ho Chi Minh City during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BSL to SGN sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Vietnam just 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 attractions like Tú Phong Lan, Vinh Dư and mieu binh da.
Can Tho is another well-known destination in Vietnam and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. No journey is complete without dropping by Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum.
