Flying from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Haiphong Airport (HPH): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Haiphong Airport.
Ho Chi Minh City and Haiphong are in the same timezone, UTC+7.
Choose from 93 weekly Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Haiphong Airport flights. The 04:30 departure with VietJet Air is the earliest flight available. VietJet Air operates the latest service of the day at 21:05.
Give yourself enough time to catch your SGN to HPH flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Haiphong Airport. When you're ready to start your Haiphong holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this exciting part of Vietnam:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is VietJet Air.
Among carriers operating SGN to HPH flights, Vietnam Airlines leads the way for on-time arrivals.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Haiphong Airport. These are the top stopovers between SGN and HPH:
Da Nang Airport
Phu Quoc Airport
Nha Trang Cam Ranh Airport
Handy information about Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
Of the flights that depart from Ho Chi Minh City Airport, 61% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Ho Chi Minh City to Ho Chi Minh City Airport is approximately 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 on public transport will take about 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel close to SGN? If you're catching an early flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Haiphong Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Haiphong Airport (HPH)
Consider booking a hotel near HPH if you're taking a late Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Haiphong Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Haiphong Airport (HPH) to central Haiphong
Haiphong Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Haiphong. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Haiphong Airport (HPH)
The quietest month for a flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Haiphong Airport is March, while June is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Haiphong based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Haiphong Airport for June if you'd like to go to Haiphong during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 34ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SGN to HPH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC and 22ºC on average.
Explore more of Vietnam
Haiphong has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Vietnam just waiting to be discovered. About 97 kilometres west of Haiphong, a visit to Hanoi will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre and Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street.









