Flying from Paris to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): What you need to know
Paris's main base, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Paris to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN).
Take off on a direct Paris to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 12 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Ho Chi Minh City is UTC+7, which is six hours ahead of Paris. Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport is located in Ho Chi Minh City.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is the most popular route, with 7 direct services each week. You can get from CDG to SGN on Vietnam Airlines's 11:35am flight.
Your flight from Paris to SGN won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Paris to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) can be booked from this terminal.
When taking off from CDG, you can take a direct flight from Paris to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport with Vietnam Airlines.
Vietnam Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from CDG to SGN.
Among carriers on this route, Vietnam Airlines has the best record for on-time arrivals.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Paris to SGN leaving from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Travelling from central Paris to CDG takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Paris to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
65% of flights departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
ORY is around 14 kilometres from central Paris. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 40 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Paris to SGN flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Paris Orly Airport:
Most flights that leave Paris Orly Airport land at their destination on schedule. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.
You'll find ORY at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
BVA is around 88 kilometres from central Paris. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Paris to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive at their destinations as expected. At BVA, that rate is 71%.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Paris to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near SGN:
Getting from Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Central Ho Chi Minh City is about 5 kilometres from Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Journey times by car hire or taxi will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
289 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Paris to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Return flights start at 607 €. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Paris to SGN if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Paris to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). February is the busiest month to travel to Ho Chi Minh City. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in December.
Book a Paris to SGN plane ticket departing in March if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Ho Chi Minh City to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Paris to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport in January when temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
More about Ho Chi Minh City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Ho Chi Minh City right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Paris to Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. War Remnants Museum, Saigon Opera House and Notre Dame Square are popular attractions which should feature on any good Ho Chi Minh City itinerary.
Explore more of Vietnam
Can Tho is just one of the many cities in Vietnam waiting to be explored once you've seen Ho Chi Minh City. Around 129 kilometres away to the southwest, its best attractions include Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Vietnam, head for La Gi, roughly 153 kilometres east of Ho Chi Minh City. Wonderland Water Park Phan Thiet, Bikini Beach - Công viên Bãi biển and Bikini Beach are highlights.
