Flight tickets from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City

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What you need to know before flying from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?

Airport information

Departure

Nội Bài International (Hanoi) Airport (HAN)

NASCO, Soc Son District, Hanoi, Vietnam

Arrival

Tan Son Nhat (Ho Chi Minh City) International Airport (SGN)

Southern Airport Service Company, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Getting to Hanoi airport

• Hanoi’s Nội Bài International Airport is located 28 km north of the city centre.
• Public taxis, mini-buses and public buses, as well as private cars will take travellers from the city to the airport. See here.

Travelling from Ho Chi Minh City Airport

• Ho Chi Minh City’s International Airport is located right in the city centre.
• One can take private cars, A/C buses, shuttle buses and prepaid taxis to get to the airport.
• One can also rent cars to drive around themselves. See here.

Facilities at Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City airports

• Hanoi International Airport has lounges, shower areas, medical services, food and drink options, banks, and play areas for children, baby care facilities, ATMs and free Wi-Fi.
• Ho Chi Minh City International Airport has lounges, shops, shower areas, rest zones, food and drink places, currency exchange, banks and ATMs, and free unlimited Wi-Fi.

Tips on how to make the best out of your flight journey from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City

The minimum flight time from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City is 2h 10min, via a direct flight. Read about all the wonderful things to do in Ho Chi Minh City, which is regarded one of the safest cities for women travellers.

Time difference between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City

There is no time difference between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Weather in Ho Chi Minh City

Atypical of a Southeast Asian coastal city, Ho Chi Minh features a tropical, humid climate. December to April is the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City when the season is dry, the rains are absent and the average temperature is 28 degrees Celsius.

Cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City

A taxi from the airport to the city costs VND 1,20,000-3,50,000, while a bus for the same route costs VND 5,000-10,000. A 3 km taxi ride in the city costs VND 36,000-60,000, while a 1 hr cycle ride costs VND 36,000-40,000. Renting a motorbike for the day costs VND 1,20,000-1,50,000. Budget meals cost anywhere between VND 25,000-1,50,000. A 0.33L bottle of beer costs VND 17,000-32,000, a Bahn Mi sandwich costs VND 12,000-20,000, a full bottle of the local Vietnamese wine costs VND 50,000-80,000, and a 1.5L bottle of drinking water costs VND 5,000-10,000.

Mode of payments accepted in Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam still largely works on cash economy, so travellers will require cash for almost everything.

Best places for your first meal in Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnamese cuisine delights include the Banh Mi sandwich, Banh Cuon, Ca Kho To, Hu Tieu, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Com Tam, Oc (Vietnamese shellfish) and the famous Pho noodles. Head to areas such as Bến Thành and Da Kao which are known as Ho Chi Minh City’s food zones.

Documents required to travel from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City

Passengers travelling from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City must carry all the documents listed below

• Valid Passport
• Valid Visa
• Return flight tickets (sometimes asked by the immigration depending on your visa type)

Major airlines that operate from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City

AirAsia flights to Ho Chi Minh City, Emirates flights to Ho Chi Minh City, Jet Airways flights to Ho Chi Minh City