Flying from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Ho Chi Minh City is six hours ahead of Oslo and observes the UTC+7 timezone.
To ensure you get on your OSL to SGN flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time such as September? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between OSL and SGN:
Istanbul Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
R 5,268 is currently the best price for a one-way Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight. Return flights start at R 10,084. These prices can change depending on availability.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from OSL to SGN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from OSL to SGN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
Oslo Gardermoen Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from OSL arrive at their destination on time.
Oslo Gardermoen Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Oslo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 20 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near OSL. Whether you have an early flight from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
If you're landing on a late Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SGN:
Grab a Ho Chi Minh City Airport rental car and explore corners of Ho Chi Minh City that aren't on a typical itinerary. You can book your wheels with Dichung Car Rental.
Reserve your vehicle from Ho Chi Minh City Airport a few weeks before your trip to get the lowest price possible. If you're planning to travel during a peak period, it's smart to book even earlier.
When to fly to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Ho Chi Minh City. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Oslo Gardermoen 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).
Search for cheap tickets from OSL to SGN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF) on average.
Explore more of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Vietnam you should also see. Around 26 kilometres north-east of Ho Chi Minh City, a visit to Biên Hòa will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like 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 journey is complete without experiencing Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng.
