Travelling from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Don Mueang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport.
Ho Chi Minh City's timezone is UTC+7, which is the same as Bangkok.
Flights from DMK to SGN start from 07:30 — the earliest with Thai AirAsia. The last departure is at 19:25 with Thai AirAsia. Overall, you can choose from 21 weekly Don Mueang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your DMK to SGN flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Thai AirAsia has direct flights from Don Mueang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Ho Chi Minh City — and maybe even more of Vietnam if time allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with Thai AirAsia on this route.
Among carriers operating DMK to SGN flights, Thai AirAsia leads the way for on-time arrivals.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Don Mueang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DMK and SGN:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Phuket Airport
Penang Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
Rs20,791 is the best price for a one-way Don Mueang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs39,310. These prices may change depending on demand.
Book ten months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DMK to SGN.
March is the cheapest month for flights from Don Mueang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Don Mueang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport.
Handy information about Don Mueang Airport (DMK)
60% of flights that depart Don Mueang Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Don Mueang Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to DMK? If you've booked an early flight from Don Mueang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Don Mueang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SGN instead:
Grab a Ho Chi Minh City Airport rental car and discover parts of Ho Chi Minh City that aren't in every guidebook. Find your ideal set of wheels with Dichung Car Rental.
Reserve your vehicle from Ho Chi Minh City Airport at least a few weeks before your trip to get the best deal. If you're planning to travel during a busy period, you may want to book even earlier.
Getting from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City Airport to central Ho Chi Minh City has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Don Mueang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Ho Chi Minh City. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Don Mueang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 38ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from DMK to SGN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 34ºC on average.
Explore more of Vietnam
Biên Hòa is just one of the many cities in Vietnam waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Ho Chi Minh City. Around 26 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Cat Tien National Park, Ecotourism Dream Garden and Lâm Viên Biên Hoà.
Can Tho is another must-experience destination in Vietnam and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. No trip is complete without seeing Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng.
