Travelling from Colombo to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): What you need to know
Ho Chi Minh City is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Colombo. Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport is located in Ho Chi Minh City, which follows the UTC+7 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Colombo to SGN, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like February? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Colombo to SGN with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between CMB and SGN include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
CMB is around 32 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Colombo to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport:
74% of flights leaving from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Book a hotel close to SGN if you're catching a late flight from Colombo to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Pick one of these options and call it a night faster:
Getting from Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Central Ho Chi Minh City is around 5 kilometres from Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Journey times by car hire or taxi will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
It typically takes 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Currently, R 3,048 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 4,417. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Colombo to SGN. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Affordable Colombo to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Colombo to SGN.
Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Colombo to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Colombo to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Colombo to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). February is the most popular month to visit Ho Chi Minh City. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in October.
Lock in a Colombo to SGN plane ticket departing in March if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Ho Chi Minh City to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Colombo to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
More about Ho Chi Minh City
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Ho Chi Minh City right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Colombo to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Le Cochinchine Mekong River Cruise, War Remnants Museum and Saigon Opera House are must-do's during your Ho Chi Minh City adventure.
Explore more of Vietnam
Can Tho is just one of the many places in Vietnam waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Ho Chi Minh City. Around 129 kilometres away to the southwest, its best attractions include Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Floating market TAN DUONG boat tour.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Vietnam, head for La Gi, roughly 153 kilometres east of Ho Chi Minh City. Wonderland Water Park Phan Thiet, Bikini Beach - Công viên Bãi biển and TP Homes Phan Thiết are key reasons to visit.
