Travelling from Nairobi to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): What you need to know
Ho Chi Minh City is four hours ahead of Nairobi. Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport is located in Ho Chi Minh City, which operates on the UTC+7 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Nairobi to SGN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling over a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Nairobi
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Nairobi to SGN that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between NBO and SGN include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 18 kilometres from central Nairobi, NBO can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Nairobi to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
67% of flights departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)
You can get to WIL from central Nairobi in approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes to travel the 10 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Nairobi Wilson Airport the day before your Nairobi to SGN flight:
About Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Have a late flight from Nairobi to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near SGN and turn out the lights sooner:
Getting from Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Ho Chi Minh City. How long it takes to get there by car hire or taxi will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It takes around 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Rs104,587 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport. A return flight starts from Rs208,185. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from Nairobi to SGN, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Nairobi to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. October is the quietest month to visit Ho Chi Minh City. February is when most people book flights from Nairobi to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Lock in a Nairobi to SGN plane ticket departing in March if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Ho Chi Minh City to range from 23ºC to 38ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Nairobi to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport in January when temperatures are between 21ºC and 34ºC.
More about Ho Chi Minh City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Ho Chi Minh City right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Nairobi to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport:
Le Cochinchine Mekong River Cruise and War Remnants Museum are a couple of top attractions to add to your Ho Chi Minh City travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Saigon Opera House.
Explore more of Vietnam
Can Tho is just one of the many places in Vietnam waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Ho Chi Minh City. Around 129 kilometres away to the southwest, well-known attractions include Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Floating market TAN DUONG boat tour.
La Gi is another standout destination in Vietnam and is around 153 kilometres east of Ho Chi Minh City. No trip is complete without seeing Wonderland Water Park Phan Thiet, Bikini Beach - Công viên Bãi biển and TP Homes Phan Thiết.
