Flying from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Penang International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
Ho Chi Minh City is one hour behind George Town and observes the UTC+7 timezone.
Each week, there are nine Penang International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as soon as possible, opt for the 12:05 AirAsia flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 12:15 with AirAsia.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your PEN to SGN flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
AirAsia has direct flights from Penang International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Ho Chi Minh City — and maybe even more of Vietnam if time allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with AirAsia on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering PEN to SGN flights is AirAsia. Its services arrive as planned 70.18% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Penang International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between PEN and SGN:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Penang International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight is 44 €. A round-trip fare is currently 105 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from PEN to SGN, reserve your journey six months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Penang International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from PEN to SGN.
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Handy information about Penang International Airport (PEN)
Of the departures from Penang International Airport, 69.54% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Penang International Airport from central George Town, it takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Penang International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near PEN:
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Consider booking a hotel near SGN if you're on a late Penang International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel where the road takes you with a Tan Son Nhat International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dichung Car Hire to explore parts of Ho Chi Minh City that most tourists miss.
Increase your likelihood of securing the best possible rate by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Tan Son Nhat International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a wise move.
Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Tan Son Nhat International Airport to the centre of Ho Chi Minh City has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Penang International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Ho Chi Minh City in April.
Book your flight from Penang International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for March if you want to visit Ho Chi Minh City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PEN to SGN in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF) then.
Explore more of Vietnam
Biên Hòan is just one of the many cities in Vietnam waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Ho Chi Minh City. Around 26 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Tú Phong Lan, Vinh Dư and mieu binh da.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Vietnam, consider Can Tho, roughly 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum are key highlights.
