Travelling from Frankfurt to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): What you need to know
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is Frankfurt's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Frankfurt to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) leaving from here.
Around 11 hours 40 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct Frankfurt to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight.
Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport is located in Ho Chi Minh City. The city is in the UTC+7 timezone and is six hours ahead of Frankfurt.
Choose from 5 direct services each week between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). This is the most popular route, with Vietnam Airlines offering a 1:05pm departure from FRA to SGN.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Frankfurt to SGN. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like September. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Frankfurt to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) can be booked from this terminal.
Vietnam Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Frankfurt to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport jetting out of FRA.
Vietnam Airlines is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from FRA to SGN.
With an impressive 88.89% of services landing on schedule, Vietnam Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Frankfurt to SGN. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular airports:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
Travelling from central Frankfurt to FRA takes about 20 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Frankfurt to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to Frankfurt Airport:
Of the departures from Frankfurt Airport, 74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN)
HHN is around 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It'll take 1 hour 25 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 10 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Frankfurt to SGN flight? Relax in a hotel near Frankfurt Hahn Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Frankfurt Hahn Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 82% of flights taking off from here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Frankfurt to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near SGN instead:
Getting from Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
The centre of Ho Chi Minh City is about 5 kilometres from Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Journey times by taxi or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research before your trip.
It typically takes 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Right now, 329 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 562 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Frankfurt to SGN if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Affordable Frankfurt to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
February is when most people book flights from Frankfurt to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). Visit Ho Chi Minh City in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your Frankfurt to SGN plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Ho Chi Minh City
After booking your flight from Frankfurt to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Ho Chi Minh City:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Ho Chi Minh City when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your exploring at War Remnants Museum followed by Saigon Opera House and Notre Dame Square.
Explore more of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Vietnam you'll want to see. About 129 kilometres southwest of Ho Chi Minh City, a trip to Can Tho will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng.
La Gi is another essential stop in Vietnam and is around 153 kilometres east of Ho Chi Minh City. No journey is complete without visiting Wonderland Water Park Phan Thiet, Bikini Beach - Công viên Bãi biển and Bikini Beach.