Flying from London to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
London has multiple airports where you can jet off on adventures. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
Around 12 hours 46 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from London to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
The timezone in Ho Chi Minh City is UTC+7, which is 7 hours ahead of London. Tan Son Nhat International Airport is located in Ho Chi Minh City.
With 3 direct weekly flights between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is the busiest route. Vietnam Airlines operates the earliest flight at 11:00. If you'd like to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest departure from LHR to SGN is with Vietnam Airlines at 19:10.
Your flight from London to SGN won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can hop on a direct flight from London to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
You can lock in a direct flight from London to Tan Son Nhat International Airport with Vietnam Airlines. This top airline offers services from LHR.
We make it simple to plan a flight from London to SGN with a stopover. To see the options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LHR and SGN include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The distance from central London to LHR is around 31 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the fastest way to get there, whether you want to drive or use public transport.
After a relaxed start to your break? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from London to Tan Son Nhat International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Searching for more options for a direct flight from London to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)? Browse the fares leaving from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Vietnam Airlines offers direct flights from London to SGN leaving from LGW. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and get to your destination in one go.
Split up your flight from London to Tan Son Nhat International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and SGN are:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
You can reach LGW from central London in about 1 hour and 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before your flight from London to SGN? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
About Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
If you're arriving on a late flight from London to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near SGN:
Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Ho Chi Minh City. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 17 minutes.
It'll take around 43 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Book a one-way ticket from London to Tan Son Nhat International Airport from $454 or travel return from just $817. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
You're more likely to find flight tickets from London to SGN if you book 4 months before takeoff. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares for this route are usually at their lowest.
To get the best price on your tickets from London to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, schedule your trip for January (it has the cheapest flights). Travel dates flexible? Use the 'Whole month' search function to find the most affordable day to fly.
Set up a Price Alert for flight tickets from London to SGN. There's no need to check back in every day to see whether prices have dropped. We'll let you know the moment the price changes.
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The best time to fly from London to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from London to Tan Son Nhat International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Ho Chi Minh City, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Before you book a flight from London to SGN, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 38ºC.
Travel in January for cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 21ºC and 34ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from London to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
More about Ho Chi Minh City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Ho Chi Minh City right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from London to Tan Son Nhat International Airport:
TMT Food Co, Ltd. And Giáo xứ Bình Sơn are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Ho Chi Minh City travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Công Ty Tnhh Quint Major Industrial Việt Nam.
Complete your Ho Chi Minh City trip with a car rental
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