Travelling from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Phuket Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport is 1 hour 55 minutes.
Phuket and Ho Chi Minh City are both in the UTC+7 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
You can choose from ten weekly Phuket Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flights.
Your HKT to SGN flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
VietJet Air is your gateway to exploring Ho Chi Minh City (and perhaps some other great corners of Vietnam!). Browse the direct flights from Phuket Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport offered by this popular airline.
VietJet Air is the top choice for travellers on this route.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phuket Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HKT and SGN:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Phuket Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight is R 1,304. A round-trip fare right now is R 2,329. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book two months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HKT to SGN.
The cheapest month for flights from Phuket Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from HKT to SGN.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Phuket Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport.
Handy information about Phuket Airport (HKT)
73% of flights that take off from Phuket Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Phuket Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Phuket. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Phuket Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near HKT:
Arriving at Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
Reserve a hotel close to SGN if you have a late Phuket Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Start your adventure sooner with a Ho Chi Minh City Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dichung Car Rental to explore Ho Chi Minh City and beyond.
Improve your chances of snagging the best possible rate by booking as early as you can. Reserving your vehicle from Ho Chi Minh City Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a good idea.
Getting from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Ho Chi Minh City. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
June is the busiest month for flights from Phuket Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Ho Chi Minh City in March.
Book your flight from Phuket Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport for March if you'd like to visit Ho Chi Minh City during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from HKT to SGN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF) on average.
Explore more of Vietnam
Biên Hòa is just one of the many cities in Vietnam waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Ho Chi Minh City. Around 26 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Cat Tien National Park, Ecotourism Dream Garden and Lâm Viên Biên Hoà.
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.
