Travelling from Hanoi Airport (HAN) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Hanoi Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are both in the UTC+7 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
You can take your pick of 475 weekly Hanoi Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your HAN to SGN flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Hanoi Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. When you're ready to start your Ho Chi Minh City holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of Vietnam:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is VietJet Air.
Vietnam Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating HAN to SGN flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hanoi Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between HAN and SGN:
Da Nang Airport
Nha Trang Cam Ranh Airport
Vinh City Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hanoi Airport (HAN) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
At the moment, R 412 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Hanoi Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,051. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from HAN to SGN, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hanoi Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from HAN to SGN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Hanoi Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Hanoi Airport (HAN)
72% of flights departing from Hanoi Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Hanoi Airport from central Hanoi, it'll take around 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Hanoi Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to HAN:
Arriving at Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Hanoi Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SGN instead:
Go beyond Ho Chi Minh City and discover places that don't always get the spotlight with your own wheels. You can grab a Ho Chi Minh City Airport rental car from Dichung Car Rental.
Increase your likelihood of scoring a great deal by booking as early as possible. Reserving your ride from Ho Chi Minh City Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a smart move.
Getting from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City Airport to the centre of Ho Chi Minh City has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
June is the busiest month for flights from Hanoi Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Ho Chi Minh City in March.
Before locking in your flight from Hanoi Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HAN to SGN in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF) then.
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 Cat Tien National Park to Ecotourism Dream Garden and Lâm Viên Biên Hoà, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Can Tho is another sought-after destination in Vietnam and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. No trip is complete without dropping by Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng.
