Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 15 minutes.
Ho Chi Minh City is three hours ahead of Dubai and observes the UTC+7 timezone.
You can choose from 14 weekly Dubai Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flights. The 03:00 departure with Emirates is the earliest flight available. Emirates operates the latest service of the day at 09:35.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your DXB to SGN flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as December. 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.
Emirates has direct flights from Dubai Airport to Ho Chi Minh City 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 airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Emirates.
With 66.12% of its services arriving as planned, Emirates is the most punctual carrier offering DXB to SGN flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dubai Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between DXB and SGN include:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Mumbai Airport
Kolkata Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
R 4,227 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 8,403. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from DXB to SGN, book your trip 11 months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from DXB to SGN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Dubai Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
71% of flights that leave from Dubai Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Dubai Airport from central Dubai, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near DXB? If you're catching an early flight from Dubai Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
Consider staying in a hotel near SGN if you have a late Dubai Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Venture beyond Ho Chi Minh City and discover places outside the usual tourist stops with your own wheels. You can grab a Ho Chi Minh City Airport rental car from Dichung Car Rental.
To get the best possible deal, book your vehicle from Ho Chi Minh City Airport several weeks in advance. Prices usually increase closer to your day of departure.
When to fly to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
June is the busiest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Ho Chi Minh City in March.
The warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Book your flights from Dubai Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DXB to SGN sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Vietnam
You've seen Ho Chi Minh City, now it's time to discover more of Vietnam. Travel about 26 kilometres north-east to Biên Hòa to tick off its leading attractions. From Cat Tien National Park to Ecotourism Dream Garden and Lâm Viên Biên Hoà, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Can Tho is another standout destination in Vietnam and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. No trip is complete without visiting Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng.
