Travelling from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok follow the same timezone, UTC+7.
Each week, there are 73 Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as soon as possible, pick the 08:35 VietJet Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 20:10 with Thai Airways International.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SGN to BKK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, so jetting to Bangkok (and then seeing more of Thailand!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Vietnam Airlines on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for SGN to BKK flights is Thai Airways.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SGN and BKK include:
Phuket Airport
Siem Reap–Angkor Airport
Phnom Penh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport flight is R 1,047. A round-trip ticket right now is R 2,314. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SGN to BKK. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from SGN to BKK is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
Of all flights departing from Ho Chi Minh City Airport, 61% land on time at their destination.
Ho Chi Minh City Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Ho Chi Minh City. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near SGN. Whether you have an early flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BKK instead:
Grab a Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car and explore Bangkok and beyond with your own set of wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car rental and Hertz are popular providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport around four weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
January is the most popular month for flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Bangkok in March.
The warmest month in Bangkok is April, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SGN to BKK sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
