Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Ho Chi Minh City's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Ho Chi Minh City one hour 30 minutes ahead of Chennai.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your MAA to SGN flight.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between MAA and SGN include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76% of flights that take off from Chennai Airport reach their destination on time.
Chennai Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Need a convenient hotel close to MAA? If you're boarding an early flight from Chennai Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
Consider staying in a hotel near SGN if you're taking a late Chennai Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Enjoy the freedom to roam with a Ho Chi Minh City Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dichung Car Rental to explore Ho Chi Minh City and beyond.
Increase the odds of snagging a great deal by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your ride 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
From Ho Chi Minh City Airport, Ho Chi Minh City is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 1 hour to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
The quietest month for a flight from Chennai Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport is March, while June is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City is March, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from Chennai Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from MAA to SGN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around 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.
Around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho is another essential stop in Vietnam. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng.