Travelling from Istanbul to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Istanbul to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are Istanbul's main airports.
The average length of a direct Istanbul to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight is 9 hours 55 minutes.
Ho Chi Minh City is four hours ahead of Istanbul. Tan Son Nhat International Airport is located in Ho Chi Minh City, which operates on the UTC+7 timezone.
The most popular route is from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). You can pick from 8 direct services each week. Turkish Airlines operates a 2:05am departure between IST and SGN.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Istanbul to SGN.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Go straight to your destination from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) are available from here.
You can get away on a direct flight from Istanbul to Tan Son Nhat International Airport with Turkish Airlines. This leading airline operates services from IST.
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with Turkish Airlines from IST to SGN.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Istanbul to SGN departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
Located around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Istanbul to Tan Son Nhat International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels have you covered:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Istanbul to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, browse these options when taking off from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
You can reach SAW from central Istanbul in approximately 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to SGN flight:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.93%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
About Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SGN if you have a late flight from Istanbul to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Select one of these options and call it a night faster:
Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Tan Son Nhat International Airport to the centre of Ho Chi Minh City is around 5 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is R 4,270. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 8,660. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Istanbul to SGN if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Cheap Istanbul to Tan Son Nhat International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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Save money on your flight from Istanbul to Tan Son Nhat International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Ho Chi Minh City. July is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
Before locking in your Istanbul to SGN plane ticket, consider 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).
Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Tan Son Nhat International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
More about Ho Chi Minh City
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Ho Chi Minh City right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Tan Son Nhat International Airport:
Your trip to Ho Chi Minh City should come with a side of sightseeing. Leading attractions that belong on your itinerary include Le Cochinchine Mekong River Cruise, War Remnants Museum and Notre Dame Square.
Explore more of Vietnam
Can Tho 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 129 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Floating market TAN DUONG boat tour.
Around 153 kilometres east of Ho Chi Minh City, La Gi is another favourite stop in Vietnam. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Wonderland Water Park Phan Thiet, Bikini Beach - Công viên Bãi biển and TP Homes Phan Thiết.
