Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Ho Chi Minh City's timezone is UTC+7, making Ho Chi Minh City one hour 30 minutes ahead of Chennai.
Leave plenty of time to make your MAA to SGN flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MAA and SGN include:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Currently, Rs27,317 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs53,288. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from MAA to SGN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Chennai Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MAA to SGN.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Chennai Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chennai Airport, 76.04% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Chennai Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near MAA. Whether you have an early flight from Chennai Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
If you have a late Chennai Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near SGN:
Pick up a Tan Son Nhat International Airport rental car and discover corners of Ho Chi Minh City that most visitors tend to miss. Find your ideal set of wheels with Dichung Car Hire.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Tan Son Nhat International Airport several weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to your day of departure.
Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Ho Chi Minh City. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Ho Chi Minh City. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Chennai Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 38ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MAA to SGN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 34ºC on average.
Explore more of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Vietnam just waiting to be discovered. Around 26 kilometres north-east of Ho Chi Minh City, a visit to Biên Hòa will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Tú Phong Lan, Vinh Dư and mieu binh da.
Can Tho is another must-experience destination in Vietnam and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. No journey is complete without a visit to Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum.
