Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Ho Chi Minh City's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Ho Chi Minh City five hours ahead of Helsinki.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your HEL to SGN flight.
Flying during a peak month like June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between HEL and SGN:
Hamad International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Phuket International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight is Rs85,255. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs218,280. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from HEL to SGN, book early. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from HEL to SGN.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Of the flights that depart from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% arrive on time at their destination.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near HEL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SGN instead:
Go beyond Ho Chi Minh City and check out places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own wheels. You can pick up a Tan Son Nhat International Airport rental car from Dichung Car Hire.
To get the best possible deal, book your vehicle from Tan Son Nhat International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices typically increase closer to your travel date.
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 get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Ho Chi Minh City in April.
Lock in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa 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 and 38ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from HEL to SGN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 34ºC on average.
Explore more of Vietnam
You've visited Ho Chi Minh City, now it's time to discover more of Vietnam. Travel about 26 kilometres north-east to Biên Hòa to tick off its popular sights. From Tú Phong Lan to Vinh Dư and mieu binh da, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another side of Vietnam, head for Can Tho, about 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum are key reasons to visit.
