| Popular in | October | High demand for flights, 20% potential price rise |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest in | May | Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop |
| Average price | 3,505﷼ | Average for return flights in June 2022 |
Serving flights to and from Europe, Asia, and Australia, Ho Chi Minh City is the busiest airport in Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City flight deals are relatively short; a flight from Qatar, Doha Hamad Intl (DOH), to Tan Son Nhat Intl Airport, Vietnam, takes about 7h, whereas a domestic flight from Buon Ma Thuot Phung takes 1-2h, depending on the airline and aircraft type.
There are no direct flights to Ho Chi Minh City from Doha, Qatar; there are, however, direct flights from Hanoi Noi Bai (HAN), Qui Nhon (UIH), and Boun Ma Thout Phung (BMV), which are also in Vietnam. Vietjet Air, Bamboo Airways, and Vietnam Airlines are dominating carriers offering flights to and from these neighboring destinations.
Ho Chi Minh City center is located 7km from the airport with several bus and taxi options and car hires available at the airport. The city has plans of building a metro line running from the airport. Currently, the best way to get to the city is by taxi, especially for first-time visitors. In normal traffic, it takes about 30-40min, and during rush hour it can take 60min or more, at around a QR 23.76-30.95 rate. For a more affordable journey, the bus has a few good services from the airport to downtown. With a 30min bus frequency, a bus takes approximately 45min to get to the city center, with tickets ranging from about QR 1.82-3.09. However, there are even cheaper buses when travelling on a budget, like the 152.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is a city full of historical attractions and activities that accommodate all ages. From well-maintained American warplanes to French architecture, see the past come to life when walking around the city. In a uniquely Vietnamese style, modern skyscrapers are emerging in the capital city combining the old and the new. Located in the Chinatown district, visit the Binh Tay Market and enjoy local fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, and seafood from around the country. Visit the War Remnants Museum, where hard-hitting information, war machines, and tanks are stunningly preserved from wars against America. Standing at 262 meters high, see the majestic Bitexco Tower and Saigon Skydeck with 68 stories, making it the tallest construct in Vietnam. While sipping on cocktails, the Skydeck offers a 360-degree view of Ho Chi Minh City as well as surrounding areas.
Since the introduction of the Vietnam visa on arrival, it has become more popular to obtain a Vietnamese visa at the airport; however, this visa is only available to air travellers with passports valid for at least 6 months post the date of entry. Additionally, travellers need a visa approval letter (obtained online), application forms, a stipulated Vietnam visa photo, as well as a stamp fee of around QR 91.03 per head.
Booking a flight to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is your only option if you intend on flying to Ho Chi Minh City. It is only a 7.3 km journey from Ho Chi Minh City to Ho Chi Minh City’s city centre. Ho Chi Minh City is the only Ho Chi Minh City airport and it handles 5 daily flights from Doha. 1 airline has flights from Doha to Ho Chi Minh City on a regular basis.