Flying from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport is 5 hours 20 minutes.
Ho Chi Minh City is one hour behind Beijing and is in the UTC+7 timezone.
Each week, there are four Beijing Capital Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flights. To get going as early as possible, select the 20:20 Air China flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 22:15 with Air China.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PEK to SGN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Air China offers direct flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Ho Chi Minh City — and maybe even more of Vietnam if your schedule allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Air China on this route.
Air China is a leader in on-time performance for PEK to SGN flights, with 85.71% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Beijing Capital Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between PEK and SGN:
Guangzhou Airport
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Hanoi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Beijing Capital Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight is R 1,998. A return ticket is currently R 3,837. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from PEK to SGN, book early. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from PEK to SGN.
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Handy information about Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
PEK's address is Capital Airport Rd.
81% of flights departing from Beijing Capital Airport land at their destination on time. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of PEK.
To reach Beijing Capital Airport from central Beijing, it'll take about 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to PEK? If you're catching an early flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
If you're landing on a late Beijing Capital Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags 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 parts of Ho Chi Minh City that aren't in every guidebook. Browse the options available from Dichung Car Rental.
Increase your likelihood of getting the best possible rate by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your ride from Ho Chi Minh City Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a good move.
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 driving.
It typically takes 1 hour if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Ho Chi Minh City. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport for March if you'd like to go to Ho Chi Minh City during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PEK to SGN around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Vietnam
Biên Hòa is just one of the many places in Vietnam waiting to be explored once you've taken in 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 favourite stop in Vietnam. Experience major highlights starting with Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng.
