Flying from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
The timezone in Ho Chi Minh City is UTC+7, which is one hour behind Sandakan.
Your SDK to SGN flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you'd like to check out another city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sandakan Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Kuala Lumpur International Airport is a popular stop between SDK and SGN.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Right now, R 1,467 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sandakan Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,804. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from SDK to SGN, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Sandakan Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SDK to SGN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sandakan Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sandakan Airport (SDK)
74.17% of flights that leave from Sandakan Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Sandakan to Sandakan Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Booked an early flight from Sandakan Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near SDK:
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
If you're coming in on a late Sandakan Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near SGN:
Travel where the road takes you with a Tan Son Nhat International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dichung Car Hire to explore beyond Ho Chi Minh City's usual tourist stops.
Increase the odds of scoring the best deal by booking early. Reserving your ride from Tan Son Nhat International Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a good idea.
Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Ho Chi Minh City. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sandakan Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Ho Chi Minh City in April.
Lock in your flight from Sandakan Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for March if you'd like to go to Ho Chi Minh City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SDK to SGN sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Vietnam
You've visited Ho Chi Minh City, now it's time to discover other corners of Vietnam. Journey around 26 kilometres north-east to Biên Hòa to tick off its top sights. From Tú Phong Lan to Vinh Dư and mieu binh da, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Can Tho is another essential stop in Vietnam and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. No journey is complete without dropping by Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum.
