Travelling from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Don Mueang International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City are in the same timezone, UTC+7.
Flights from DMK to SGN start from 07:30 — the earliest with Thai AirAsia. The last departure is at 19:25 with Thai AirAsia. Overall, you can take your pick of 27 weekly Don Mueang International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your DMK to SGN flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Thai AirAsia offers direct flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Ho Chi Minh City — and maybe even more of Vietnam if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Thai AirAsia on this route.
Thai AirAsia is the most punctual carrier that offers DMK to SGN flights, with 75.96% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Don Mueang International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between DMK and SGN include:
Phuket International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Penang International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
At the moment, R 850 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Don Mueang International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,837. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from DMK to SGN, book your journey four months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International 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 DMK to SGN couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Handy information about Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
66.48% of flights taking off from Don Mueang International Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Don Mueang International Airport from central Bangkok, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Have an early flight from Don Mueang International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to DMK:
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Book a hotel close to SGN if you're on a late Don Mueang International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Go beyond Ho Chi Minh City and check out places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own wheels. You can grab a Tan Son Nhat International Airport rental car from Dichung Car Hire.
Book your vehicle from Tan Son Nhat International Airport a few weeks before your trip to get the best deal. If you're travelling during a busy period, you may want 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 reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Don Mueang International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Ho Chi Minh City. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Don Mueang International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for March if you'd like to explore Ho Chi Minh City during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from DMK 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
Ho Chi Minh City is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Vietnam just waiting to be explored. About 26 kilometres north-east of Ho Chi Minh City, a trip to Biên Hòa will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Tú Phong Lan, Vinh Dư and mieu binh da.
If you want to check out another corner of Vietnam, consider Can Tho, about 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum are highlights.
