Flying from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Around 10 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport.
Ho Chi Minh City is four hours ahead of Istanbul and is in the UTC+7 timezone.
There are eight Istanbul Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flights every week.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your IST to SGN flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Turkish Airlines has direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Ho Chi Minh City — and maybe even more of Vietnam if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with Turkish Airlines on this route.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. These are the top stopovers between IST and SGN:
San Francisco International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hanoi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
At the moment, 282 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 501 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from IST to SGN. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from IST to SGN.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Istanbul Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)
To get to Istanbul Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near IST. Whether you're catching an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Istanbul Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SGN instead:
Venture beyond Ho Chi Minh City and check out places that don't make every travel guide with your own wheels. You can pick up a Ho Chi Minh City Airport rental car from Dichung Car Rental.
To lock in the best rate, book your vehicle from Ho Chi Minh City Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices usually increase closer to your date of travel.
When to fly to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
June is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Ho Chi Minh City in March.
Lock in your flight from Istanbul Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport for March if you'd like to go to Ho Chi Minh City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from IST to SGN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF) on average.
Explore more of Vietnam
Biên Hòa is just one of the many places in Vietnam waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Ho Chi Minh City. Around 26 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Cat Tien National Park, Ecotourism Dream Garden and Lâm Viên Biên Hoà.
Around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho is another favourite stop in Vietnam. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng.
