Travelling from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Lisbon Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Lisbon's timezone is UTC+0, making Lisbon seven hours behind Ho Chi Minh City.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your SGN to LIS flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like June? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Lisbon Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between SGN and LIS:
London Heathrow Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International 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 complete their journey on time.
To get to Ho Chi Minh City Airport from central Ho Chi Minh City, it takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Lisbon Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near SGN:
Arriving at Lisbon Airport (LIS)
Consider booking a hotel near LIS if you're taking a late Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Lisbon Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Lisbon Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility and discover more of Lisbon and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Lisbon Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Lisbon. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It typically takes 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Lisbon Airport (LIS)
August is the busiest month for flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Lisbon Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Lisbon in March.
Lock in your flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Lisbon Airport for August if you want to explore Lisbon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SGN to LIS sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
You've done Lisbon, now it's time to discover other corners of Portugal. Travel about 274 kilometres north to Porto to tick off its leading attractions. From Ribeira District to Rio Douro and Livraria Lello, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Portugal, head for Amadora, about 8 kilometres north-west of Lisbon. Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã are the start of reasons to visit.
