Flying from Dayton International Airport (DAY) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Ho Chi Minh City is 12 hours ahead of Dayton and is in the UTC+7 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DAY to SGN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as November, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Handy information about Dayton International Airport (DAY)
DAY is located at Terminal Building.
76% of flights that leave from Dayton International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Dayton International Airport from central Dayton, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Dayton International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to DAY:
Arriving at Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
Consider booking a hotel close to SGN if you're taking a late Dayton International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Venture beyond Ho Chi Minh City and check out places that don't make every travel guide with your own wheels. You can grab a Ho Chi Minh City Airport rental car from Dichung Car Rental.
To lock in the best rate, book your vehicle from Ho Chi Minh City Airport several weeks in advance. Prices typically increase closer to your departure date.
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.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Dayton International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Ho Chi Minh City. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Dayton International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport for March if you'd like to go to Ho Chi Minh City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DAY to SGN sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Vietnam
Biên Hòa is just one of the many places in Vietnam waiting to be explored once you've seen Ho Chi Minh City. Around 26 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Cat Tien National Park, Ecotourism Dream Garden and Lâm Viên Biên Hoà.
Around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho is another essential stop in Vietnam. No visit is complete without checking out Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng.
