Question 1

How can I find cheap flights to Ho Chi Minh City on eDreams?

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At eDreams you will find flights from R550 to Ho Chi Minh City. Thanks to the combination of various technologies, machine learning algorithms and real user searches on our platform, you will be able to choose between the different options that best suit your needs when you have to fly to Ho Chi Minh City.

Question 2

Which airlines fly to Ho Chi Minh City?

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Airlines flying direct from South Africa to Ho Chi Minh City include:

Vietjet, with flights from Da Nang, Phu Quoc Island and from Bangkok, for example.
Vietnam Airlines also operates numerous flights, some of them originating from Da Nang, Phnom Penh and Bangkok.

Airlines with indirect flights to Ho Chi Minh City include:

Qatar Airways, which flies from Johannesburg, Cape Town or Atlanta.
Vietjet, with flights from Cape Town and Johannesburg, as well as from Sydney.
Air Asia, with flights from Cape Town, Manila and also Denpasar-Bali.

Question 3

How long before a flight to Ho Chi Minh City should I be at the airport?

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If you want to be on time for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City, you should get to the airport at least two to three hours in advance. Check-ins, security controls, customs, and boarding the airplane can take some time. At eDreams, you can find the best deals for flights to Ho Chi Minh City departing from over 17 cities and choose from a variety of services that will improve your time at the airport and guarantee a much better travel experience, such as priority boarding and additional luggage. For more convenience, when booking your flight to Ho Chi Minh City with eDreams you can also add insurance or opt for a refundable fare and have a problem-free trip!

Question 4

What is the name of Ho Chi Minh City’s airport?

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Ho Chi Minh City is served by 1 airport[s]. Tan Son Nhat International Airport operates flights towards both domestic and international destinations within 17 cities, such as Johannesburg, Singapore and Da Nang, the most popular routes.

Question 5

How far is Ho Chi Minh City’s airport from the city centre?

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Ho Chi Minh City’s airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport is located 6 kms from the city centre.

Question 6

How much is the trip from the airport to Ho Chi Minh City’s city centre?

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Public transport: The price for the trip is about 4.37 R per person.
Taxi: If you have more budget and prefer to take a taxi from Tan Son Nhat International Airport , the average price for the ride to Ho Chi Minh City centre is around 12.48 R per km.
Car: For more convenience and freedom during your stay, eDreams has the best offers of car rentals in Ho Chi Minh City. Pick your preferred car type and get from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City city centre on your own terms.

Question 7

What is the weather like in Ho Chi Minh City?

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If you're looking for summer vibes, the best time to travel to Ho Chi Minh City is in March, April and February, when the average temperature reaches 35.03 °C, while January, February and March are the 3 sunniest months of the year, with an average of 20.32 hours. 
However, if you prefer colder temperatures, make sure you visit Ho Chi Minh City during January, February or December to experience an average of 22.21 °C. 
For those who don't care too much about temperatures, but want to avoid getting wet in the rain, it's important to avoid travelling during January, February and March, when the average precipitation in Ho Chi Minh City is 3.75 mm, while the months of January, February and March are drier, with an average of 0 mm.

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