Travelling from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Ho Chi Minh City's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Ho Chi Minh City three hours behind Gold Coast.
Your OOL to SGN flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Gold Coast Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between OOL and SGN include:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Perth Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight is R 3,676. A round-trip fare is currently R 7,176. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from OOL to SGN if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Gold Coast Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from OOL to SGN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Gold Coast Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
When it comes to Gold Coast Airport's on-time performance, 74.82% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Gold Coast Airport from central Gold Coast, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 40 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near OOL:
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Gold Coast Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SGN instead:
Travel where the road takes you with a Tan Son Nhat International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dichung Car Hire to explore beyond Ho Chi Minh City's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the best rate, reserve your ride from Tan Son Nhat International Airport a few weeks in advance. Rates typically rise as your departure date approaches.
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 get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Ho Chi Minh City. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Gold Coast 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).
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Look for cheap tickets from OOL to SGN around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Vietnam you should also see. Around 26 kilometres north-east of Ho Chi Minh City, a trip to Biên Hòa will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Tú Phong Lan, Vinh Dư and mieu binh da.
Can Tho is another must-experience 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, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum.
