Travelling from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN): what you need to know
The timezone in Ho Chi Minh City is UTC+7, which is seven hours ahead of Lisbon.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your LIS to SGN flight.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lisbon Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LIS and SGN:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lisbon Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight is 306 €. A return fare right now is 611 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from LIS to SGN. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Lisbon Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from LIS to SGN.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Lisbon Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport.
Handy information about Lisbon Airport (LIS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Lisbon Airport, data shows 56% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Lisbon to Lisbon Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Lisbon Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near LIS:
Arriving at Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
If you have a late Lisbon Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near SGN:
Go beyond Ho Chi Minh City and explore places that don't always get the spotlight with your own wheels. You can pick up a Ho Chi Minh City Airport rental car from Dichung Car Rental.
Book your vehicle from Ho Chi Minh City Airport at least a few weeks before your trip to get the lowest price. If you're planning to travel during a peak period, it's wise to book even earlier.
Getting from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
From Ho Chi Minh City Airport, Ho Chi Minh City is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
June is the most popular month for flights from Lisbon Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Ho Chi Minh City in March.
The warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Book your flights from Lisbon Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from LIS to SGN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF) on average.
Explore more of Vietnam
Biên Hòa is just one of the many cities in Vietnam waiting to be explored once you've seen Ho Chi Minh City. Around 26 kilometres away to the north-east, its best 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. No visit is complete without checking out Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng.
