Flying from Singapore to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Singapore to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). Changi International Airport (SIN) and Seletar Airport (XSP) are the main airports in Singapore.
2 hours 14 minutes is the average journey time for a direct flight from Singapore to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Ho Chi Minh City is 1 hour behind Singapore. Tan Son Nhat International Airport is located in Ho Chi Minh City, which operates on the UTC+7 timezone.
With 407 direct flights a week between the two airports, Changi International Airport (SIN) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is the most popular route. Scoot operates the earliest flight at 07:00. If you'd like to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last flight from SIN to SGN is with Vietnam Airlines at 18:45.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Singapore to SGN. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Airports in Singapore
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Changi International Airport (SIN). Direct flights from Singapore to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) are available from here.
Popular carriers that offer direct flights from Singapore to Tan Son Nhat International Airport leaving from SIN include:
We make it simple to find a flight from Singapore to SGN that includes a stopover. To see all the options departing from Changi International Airport (SIN), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SIN and SGN include:
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
From the centre of Singapore, SIN is around 21 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to work out the best way to get there.
Have an early flight from Singapore to Tan Son Nhat International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to Changi International Airport:
Seletar Airport (XSP)
Looking for other options for a direct flight from Singapore to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)? Browse the fares leaving from Seletar Airport (XSP).
You can arrive at XSP from central Singapore in about 23 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 24 minutes to travel the 19 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Singapore to SGN? Kick back in a hotel near Seletar Airport before your break officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
About Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Singapore to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SGN instead:
Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
From Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 17 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 43 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Singapore to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Singapore to Tan Son Nhat International Airport from $93 or travel return from just $175. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
We recommend booking as soon as possible to lock in flight tickets from Singapore to SGN. You're more likely to score a great deal and enjoy a wider selection of flight times and travel dates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your ticket from Singapore to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
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The best time to fly from Singapore to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
April is the quietest time of year to fly to Ho Chi Minh City. Alternatively, join the crowds and get away in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Singapore to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Book your flight from Singapore to SGN for March if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Ho Chi Minh City to range from 23ºC to 38ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Singapore to Tan Son Nhat International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 34ºC on average.
More about Ho Chi Minh City
After locking in your flight from Singapore to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Ho Chi Minh City:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Ho Chi Minh City is to visit its popular attractions. Some highlights include TMT Food Co, Ltd., Giáo xứ Bình Sơn and Công Ty Tnhh Quint Major Industrial Việt Nam.
Complete your Ho Chi Minh City trip with a car rental
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