Travelling from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Ho Chi Minh City's timezone is UTC+7, making Ho Chi Minh City six hours ahead of Lyon.
Give yourself enough time to make your LYS to SGN flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lyon Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LYS and SGN:
Dubai Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lyon Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight is Rs92,895. A return plane ticket is currently Rs178,050. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from LYS to SGN, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Lyon Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Lyon Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport.
Handy information about Lyon Airport (LYS)
Of the flights that depart from Lyon Airport, 79% land on time at their destination.
To reach Lyon Airport from central Lyon, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near LYS. Whether you're taking an early flight from Lyon Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
If you're landing on a late Lyon Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near SGN:
Grab a Ho Chi Minh City Airport rental car and discover parts of Ho Chi Minh City that most visitors tend to miss. Find your perfect set of wheels with Dichung Car Rental.
To get the lowest possible price, book your ride from Ho Chi Minh City Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices typically go up closer to your date of travel.
Getting from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Ho Chi Minh City. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Lyon Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Ho Chi Minh City. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Lyon Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 38ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from LYS to SGN in January if you want to travel in 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 once you've seen Ho Chi Minh City. Around 26 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Cat Tien National Park, Ecotourism Dream Garden and Lâm Viên Biên Hoà.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Vietnam, head for Can Tho, roughly 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng are among its highlights.
