Flying from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Fukuoka Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 10 minutes.
Ho Chi Minh City's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Ho Chi Minh City two hours behind Fukuoka.
Flights from FUK to SGN start from 08:55 — the earliest with VietJet Air. The last service of the day is at 10:00 with Vietnam Airlines. Overall, you can choose from five weekly Fukuoka Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your FUK to SGN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Jetting into Ho Chi Minh City (and then exploring more of Vietnam!) is a snap with VietJet Air. This popular airline has direct flights from Fukuoka Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport.
VietJet Air is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for FUK to SGN flights is Vietnam Airlines.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Fukuoka Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between FUK and SGN include:
Incheon International Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
Rs42,455 is currently the best price for a one-way Fukuoka Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs85,349. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from FUK to SGN if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Fukuoka Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from FUK to SGN by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Fukuoka Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
You'll find FUK at 348 Kamiusui, Hakata Ward.
Fukuoka Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart FUK land on time.
To reach Fukuoka Airport from central Fukuoka, it takes about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 15 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near FUK. Whether you have an early flight from Fukuoka Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
If you have a late Fukuoka Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near SGN:
Go beyond Ho Chi Minh City and discover places that aren't on most itineraries with your own wheels. You can pick up a Ho Chi Minh City Airport rental car from Dichung Car Rental.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Ho Chi Minh City Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices usually increase closer to the day of travel.
Getting from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City Airport to the centre of Ho Chi Minh City has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
June is the busiest month for flights from Fukuoka Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Ho Chi Minh City in March.
The warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 38ºC. Book your flights from Fukuoka Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from FUK 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
Ho Chi Minh City is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Vietnam just waiting to be discovered. About 26 kilometres north-east of Ho Chi Minh City, a visit to Biên Hòa will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Cat Tien National Park, Ecotourism Dream Garden and Lâm Viên Biên Hoà.
Can Tho is another essential stop in Vietnam and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. No journey is complete without experiencing Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng.
