Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Around 12 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Ho Chi Minh City is seven hours ahead of London and follows the UTC+7 timezone.
Each week, there are three London Heathrow Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as early as possible, pick the 11:00 Vietnam Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 19:10 with Vietnam Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your LHR to SGN flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Vietnam Airlines is your gateway to exploring Ho Chi Minh City (and maybe even some other great corners of Vietnam!). Browse the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport offered by this carrier.
Vietnam Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
Among carriers operating LHR to SGN flights, Vietnam Airlines leads the way for on-time arrivals.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between LHR and SGN include:
San Francisco International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
R 5,929 is currently the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 9,498. These prices may change based on demand.
Get cheap tickets from LHR to SGN by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
January is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Picking up cheap flights from LHR to SGN is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on time.
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Need a convenient hotel close to LHR? If you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Heathrow Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SGN instead:
Pick up a Tan Son Nhat International Airport rental car and explore corners of Ho Chi Minh City that aren't on every traveller's list. Check out the deals from Dichung Car Hire.
Reserve your ride from Tan Son Nhat International Airport several weeks in advance to get the lowest price. If you're going away during a peak period, it's smart to book even earlier.
Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
From Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Ho Chi Minh City based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to SGN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF) on average.
Explore more of Vietnam
Biên Hòan is just one of the many places in Vietnam waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Ho Chi Minh City. Around 26 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Tú Phong Lan, Vinh Dư and mieu binh da.
Can Tho is another favourite destination in Vietnam and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. No trip is complete without seeing Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum.
