Travelling from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Almaty is two hours behind Ho Chi Minh City and follows the UTC+5 timezone.
To ensure you catch your SGN to ALA flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Almaty Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between SGN and ALA:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Incheon International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Handy information about Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
61% of flights leaving from Ho Chi Minh City Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Ho Chi Minh City to Ho Chi Minh City Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Almaty Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to SGN:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
Book a hotel close to ALA if you're catching a late Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Almaty Airport rental car and discover Almaty and beyond with your own wheels. AmiGo!, Hertz and Vladex are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Almaty Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
From Almaty Airport, Almaty is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Almaty Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Almaty. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Almaty is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Almaty Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from SGN to ALA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -16ºC and 3ºC on average.