Flying from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Ho Chi Minh City is six hours ahead of Lagos and observes the UTC+7 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LOS to SGN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LOS and SGN:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
At the moment, 631 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 939 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LOS to SGN if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LOS to SGN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, data shows 64.68% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Murtala Muhammed International Airport from central Lagos, it'll take around 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near LOS:
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
If you're landing on a late Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SGN:
Start your adventure the moment you land with a Tan Son Nhat International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dichung Car Hire to explore Ho Chi Minh City and beyond.
Improve your chances of scoring the best rate by booking as early as you can. Reserving your vehicle from Tan Son Nhat International Airport several weeks in advance is a good idea.
Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Ho Chi Minh City. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Ho Chi Minh City in April.
The warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LOS to SGN sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Vietnam just waiting to be discovered. About 26 kilometres north-east of Ho Chi Minh City, a visit to Biên Hòa will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Tú Phong Lan, Vinh Dư and mieu binh da.
If you're eager to discover another side of Vietnam, head for Can Tho, roughly 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum are among its highlights.
