Flying from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Dubai Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 10 minutes.
Dubai's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Dubai three hours behind Ho Chi Minh City.
Flights from SGN to DXB start from 17:10 — the earliest with Emirates. The last service of the day is at 23:55 with Emirates. Overall, you can take your pick of 14 weekly Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Dubai Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your SGN to DXB flight.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Emirates offers direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Dubai Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Dubai — and maybe even more of the United Arab Emirates if time allows.
Emirates has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Emirates ranks as the leading on-time carrier for SGN to DXB flights, with 98.33% of services landing on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Dubai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between SGN and DXB include:
Mumbai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Hanoi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Dubai Airport (DXB)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Dubai Airport flight is R 4,197. A return ticket is currently R 8,160. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from SGN to DXB, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Dubai Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Finding cheap flights from SGN to DXB is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Dubai Airport.
Handy information about Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
61% of flights departing from Ho Chi Minh City Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Ho Chi Minh City Airport from central Ho Chi Minh City, it takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel near SGN? If you're catching an early flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Dubai Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
Book a hotel close to DXB if you're catching a late Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Dubai Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Dubai Airport rental car. Book your wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Rental and see more of Dubai and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Dubai Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
From Dubai Airport, Dubai is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Dubai Airport. December is the busiest month to visit Dubai. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Dubai Airport for July if you want to explore Dubai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 30ºC (86ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SGN to DXB sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Dubai is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United Arab Emirates just waiting to be explored. Around 23 kilometres north-east of Dubai, a trip to Sharjah will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland.
Abu Dhabi is another favourite destination in the United Arab Emirates and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai. No journey is complete without experiencing Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace.
