Travelling from Phu Cat Airport (UIH) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Phu Cat Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Ho Chi Minh City's timezone is UTC+7, which is the same as Qui Nhon.
Flights from UIH to SGN start at 06:50 — the first with Vietnam Airlines. The latest departure is at 20:10 with VietJet Air. In total, you can take your pick of 71 weekly Phu Cat Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your UIH to SGN flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
With direct flights from Phu Cat Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport available through various airlines, flying to Ho Chi Minh City (and then other corners of Vietnam) is easy. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Bamboo Airways.
With 71.19% of services landing on schedule, Vietnam Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating UIH to SGN flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phu Cat Airport (UIH) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Phu Cat Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight is R 354. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 789. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap tickets from UIH to SGN, book your journey ten months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Phu Cat Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Phu Cat Airport (UIH)
Of all flights departing from Phu Cat Airport, 71.35% land on time at their destination.
To reach Phu Cat Airport from central Qui Nhon, it'll take around 40 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
If you're catching an early flight from Phu Cat Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, why not stay close by? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy some extra shut-eye) at Hotel Phương Anh. Hotel Diễm My is another convenient accommodation option near UIH.
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
If you're coming in on a late Phu Cat Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near SGN:
Start your adventure sooner with a Tan Son Nhat International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dichung Car Hire to explore parts of Ho Chi Minh City that don't always get the spotlight.
Book your ride from Tan Son Nhat International Airport several weeks ahead to get the best deal. If you're planning to travel during a peak period, it's wise to book even earlier.
Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Ho Chi Minh City. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Phu Cat Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Ho Chi Minh City in April.
The warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Book your flights from Phu Cat Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Search for cheap tickets from UIH to SGN around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Vietnam
You've seen Ho Chi Minh City, now it's time to discover more of Vietnam. Travel about 26 kilometres north-east to Biên Hòa to tick off its popular sights. From Tú Phong Lan to Vinh Dư and mieu binh da, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Can Tho is another must-experience destination in Vietnam and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. No trip is complete without visiting Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum.