Travelling from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Ho Chi Minh City is three hours behind Townsville and observes the UTC+7 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your TSV to SGN flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
At the moment, Rs67,795 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Townsville Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs200,482. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from TSV to SGN if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Townsville Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
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Handy information about Townsville Airport (TSV)
Of all flights leaving Townsville Airport, 71.52% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Townsville to Townsville Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Townsville Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to TSV:
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Consider booking a hotel close to SGN if you're on a late Townsville Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Tan Son Nhat International Airport rental car and discover corners of Ho Chi Minh City that aren't on every traveller's list. You can book your wheels with Dichung Car Hire.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Tan Son Nhat International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices typically go up as your departure date approaches.
Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
From Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Townsville Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Ho Chi Minh City. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 38ºC. Lock in your flights from Townsville Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC and 34ºC. Search for cheap tickets from TSV to SGN sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Vietnam you should also see. Around 26 kilometres north-east of Ho Chi Minh City, a visit to Biên Hòa will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Tú Phong Lan, Vinh Dư and mieu binh da.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Vietnam, consider Can Tho, about 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum are key highlights.
