Flying from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Fukuoka Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 5 hours 20 minutes.
Ho Chi Minh City is two hours behind Fukuoka and observes the UTC+7 timezone.
Flights from FUK to SGN start from 09:35 — the first with Vietnam Airlines. The last service of the day is at 10:00 with Vietnam Airlines. In total, you can choose from three weekly Fukuoka Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flights.
Your FUK to SGN flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Vietnam Airlines is your gateway to discovering Ho Chi Minh City (and perhaps some other great parts of Vietnam!). Browse the direct flights from Fukuoka Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most passengers choose to travel with Vietnam Airlines on this route.
Vietnam Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for FUK to SGN flights, with 89.47% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Fukuoka Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between FUK and SGN:
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
At the moment, R 1,626 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Fukuoka Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,189. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from FUK to SGN, book your journey six months before your departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Fukuoka Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from FUK to SGN.
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Handy information about Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
FUK is located at 348 Kamiusui, Hakata Ward.
Of all flights departing from Fukuoka Airport, 68.19% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Fukuoka to Fukuoka Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking an early flight from Fukuoka Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near FUK:
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Reserve a hotel near SGN if you're catching a late Fukuoka Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go beyond Ho Chi Minh City and discover places that aren't on most itineraries with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Tan Son Nhat International Airport rental car from Dichung Car Hire.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Tan Son Nhat International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices typically go up closer to your travel date.
Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Tan Son Nhat International Airport to central Ho Chi Minh City has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
It'll take around 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Fukuoka Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Ho Chi Minh City. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Fukuoka Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for March if you want to explore 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). Search for cheap tickets from FUK to SGN sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Vietnam
You've done Ho Chi Minh City, now it's time to explore more of Vietnam. Travel around 26 kilometres north-east to Biên Hòa to check off its leading sights. From Tú Phong Lan to Vinh Dư and mieu binh da, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho is another essential stop in Vietnam. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum.
