Flying from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 3 hours 30 minutes.
Ho Chi Minh City's timezone is UTC+7, making Ho Chi Minh City one hour behind Taipei.
Take your pick of 102 weekly Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flights. The 06:25 departure with VietJet Air is the earliest you can take. EVA Air operates the last service of the day at 19:35.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your TPE to SGN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
You'll find plenty of airlines that offer direct flights from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Travel nonstop to Ho Chi Minh City with these carriers and get to know this amazing part of Vietnam:
EVA Air is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
China Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating TPE to SGN flights. An impressive 80.36% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
At the moment, $104 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $221. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from TPE to SGN, book your trip six months ahead of your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, data shows 74.72% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Taipei to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near TPE. Whether you've booked an early flight from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
If you have a late Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near SGN:
Drive into your next adventure with a Tan Son Nhat International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dichung Car Hire to explore parts of Ho Chi Minh City that most tourists miss.
To get the lowest possible price, reserve your vehicle from Tan Son Nhat International Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices typically go up closer to your day of departure.
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 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The quietest month for a flight from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Ho Chi Minh City based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for March if you want to go to Ho Chi Minh City during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from TPE to SGN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF) on average.
Explore more of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Vietnam waiting to be explored. Around 26 kilometres north-east of Ho Chi Minh City, a trip to Biên Hòa will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Tú Phong Lan, Vinh Dư and mieu binh da.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Vietnam, head for Can Tho, roughly 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum are among its highlights.