Planes are the fastest and easiest way to get from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City. Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City flights are operated by several airlines, such as Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Thai Airways, Thai AirAsia and Thai Vietjet Air. You can easily choose your flight schedule and seat class as you like.
If you want to go to Ho Chi Minh City, you can quickly book flight tickets from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City. Metta Voyage will share with you information about flights from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh in the article below!
What’s new for 2027
- Vietnam now issues e-visas to citizens of all countries (valid up to 90 days, single or multiple entry) on the official portal evisa.gov.vn, and since 15 August 2025 citizens of 12 more European countries, including the Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland, can stay 45 days visa-free.
- We removed the 2022 flight timetable and fare tables. Airlines and schedules on this route change seasonally, so check current flights with the airline, or let us arrange flights within a Thailand and Vietnam tour.
1. Information about Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh flight
1.1. Procedures for a flight from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh
Passengers on international flights to Vietnam need to bring one of the following identification documents:
- Passport
- Other papers are valid for entry and exit as prescribed by law, such as separate visas, permanent residence cards, temporary residence cards, and citizen identification cards (if Vietnam and relevant countries have signed treaties) or an international agreement that allows nationals of a contracting state to use Citizenship ID cards in lieu of passports in each other’s territories.)
If a child does not have a passport of its own, the child’s full name, date, month, and year of birth shall be recorded and pasted in the passport of the legal representative, including the biological father, natural mother, adoptive father, adoptive mother, or guardian.
Thailand is an ASEAN member, and Thai passport holders benefit from a bilateral visa exemption for short stays. Citizens of the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Japan, South Korea, Russia and Belarus can stay 45 days visa-free, and from 15 August 2025 to 14 August 2028 so can citizens of Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland. Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months. Other travellers can apply for an e-visa; check the rules for your nationality on the official portal https://evisa.gov.vn (beware of look-alike sites).
1.2. Airports Information
The Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City flight will take off from Suvarnabhumi International Airport or Don Mueang International Airport and land at Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
1.2.1. Departure from Suvarnabhumi International Airport or Don Mueang International Airport
- Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK), also known as Bangkok International Airport, is the main airport of Bangkok, about 36 km from the center of Bangkok.
- Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) (also known as Don Muong Airport; its English name is Don Mueang or Don Muang International Airport) is the oldest international airport in the capital city of Bangkok, Thailand. Bangkok city center: 24 km.
1.2.2. To Tan Son Nhat International Airport:
Passengers flying to Ho Chi Minh City will land at Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Tan Son Nhat International Airport is one of the three largest international airports in Vietnam, with an area of 850 hectares, and is the airport with the largest number of passengers in Vietnam.
Each year, the airport welcomes more than 30 million passengers, bringing huge revenue and economic benefits to the country. Located on Truong Sa Street, Ward 2, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City. Distance from Tan Son Nhat airport to Saigon center: about 8 km.
2. Tips For Finding Cheap Flights from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh
2.1. Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City Flight Schedule
Several airlines fly nonstop from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City every day. Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Thai Vietjet Air and Thai Airways usually depart from Suvarnabhumi (BKK), while Thai AirAsia flies from Don Mueang (DMK). Departures run from early morning to evening, but schedules change seasonally, so check the current timetable on the airline website before you book.
2.2. Flight time from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh?
Several airlines operate multiple daily nonstop flights between Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City. Flight time is about 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes, depending on the airline and the wind. Connecting flights via other hubs exist, but most passengers choose direct flights to save time.
2.3. Cheap flights from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh.
Economy-class fares on direct flights vary a lot by season, airline and how early you book; low-cost carriers are usually the cheapest. Use the tips below to find the flight that suits your trip.
2.4. Tips For Finding Cheap Flights from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh
- Tickets will be relatively cheap if you book in the low season rather than the high season.
- To have more options on fares and flight times that best suit your wishes, you should book your tickets early, at least 1 to 3 months before your flight date.
- Get the cheapest flight tickets during the airline’s promotion period. Discounts can be substantial, but you must constantly monitor the best deals.
- Buy plane tickets with a low-cost airline.
3. Highlights of Ho Chi Minh City
3.1. Great destinations in Ho Chi Minh City
Zoo and Botanical Garden: With an inexpensive ticket, you can admire the wildness of nature. In particular, camping in the grassy yard of the botanical garden is also an interesting option.
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Nguyen Hue Walking Street: You can see high-rise buildings and drink milk tea. Even dishes from Asia to Europe are ready to welcome visitors.
Museums: The Ho Chi Minh Museum, the Fine Arts Museum, and others can all be visited for a modest entrance fee (check the current price at the ticket office). A creative space’s ancient and luxurious beauty will attract you when you come here.
Saigon River: You can take a bus to enjoy the night view of Saigon or sit on a yacht and enjoy delicious typical Vietnamese food.
Romantic Dinner Watching Saigon River On Indochina Queen Cruise:
Ben Thanh Market: This is a shopping and dining area frequented by many foreigners. Located in District 1 and with a long-standing architecture, Ben Thanh Market has become an ideal “virtual living” place for young people. High-class shopping centers like Vincom and Saigon Center are located near this location.
In addition, the great destinations of Saigon also have street food with bold Vietnamese flavors that you cannot ignore.
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4. FAQs for Booking Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh flights
4.1. What is the flight distance from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City?
According to Google Maps, the driving distance from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City is 749 miles (1205 km).
4.2. When are flight tickets from Bangkok (BKK) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) the cheapest?
Airlines that change the price of flights from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City. Based on the date and time you book your ticket, you’ll find the lowest fares on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
Usually, August is the cheapest month to fly from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City.
4.3. How much are Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh flights?
Fares change constantly, so compare current prices across airlines and travel sites. Booking early and flying a low-cost carrier usually gives the lowest return fare.
The most popular airlines are Vietnam Airlines.
4.4. How long does it take to fly from Bangkok (BKK) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)?
The average nonstop flight time is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
4.5. What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Ho Chi Minh City?
Moving to the center is extremely simple when arriving in Ho Chi Minh City. Use the official taxi queues outside arrivals and avoid unofficial touts; the fare depends on the distance and traffic.
Of course, you can still book Grab or Be yourself; the app shows the fare before you confirm.
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