Travelling from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Dalat Airport (DLI): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Dalat Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 55 minutes.
Dalat's timezone is UTC+7, which is the same as Ho Chi Minh City.
Each week, there are 26 Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Dalat Airport flights. If you want to take off as early as possible, jump on the 05:45 Vietnam Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 22:50 with Vietnam Airlines.
Give yourself enough time to catch your SGN to DLI flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Dalat Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Dalat holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this exciting part of Vietnam:
Vietnam Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for SGN to DLI flights is Vietnam Airlines.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Dalat Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SGN and DLI:
Hanoi Airport
Da Nang Airport
Haiphong Airport
Handy information about Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ho Chi Minh City Airport, 61% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Ho Chi Minh City Airport from central Ho Chi Minh City, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near SGN. Whether you're taking an early flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Dalat Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Dalat Airport (DLI)
If you're landing on a late Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Dalat Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near DLI:
Getting from Dalat Airport (DLI) to central Dalat
From Dalat Airport, Dalat is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Dalat Airport (DLI)
January is the most popular month for flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Dalat Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Dalat in August.
Book your flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Dalat Airport for March if you'd like to go to Dalat during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 32ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SGN to DLI in January. Average temperatures are between 12ºC and 26ºC then.
Explore more of Vietnam
Dalat is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Vietnam you'll want to see. Around 209 kilometres south-west of Dalat, a visit to Biên Hòa will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Cat Tien National Park, Ecotourism Dream Garden and Lâm Viên Biên Hoà.
If you're looking to explore another side of Vietnam, head for Can Tho, roughly 370 kilometres south-west of Dalat. Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng are highlights.
