Flying from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN): what you need to know
The timezone in Ho Chi Minh City is UTC+7, which is five hours ahead of Riga.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your RIX to SGN flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Riga International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between RIX and SGN include:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Riga International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight is 261 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 539 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from RIX to SGN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Riga International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and bag a great deal.
Finding cheap flights from RIX to SGN couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Riga International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
Of the departures from Riga International Airport, 79% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Riga to Riga International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Riga International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to RIX:
Arriving at Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
Consider staying in a hotel near SGN if you're on a late Riga International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Ho Chi Minh City Airport rental car and explore parts of Ho Chi Minh City that aren't on every traveller's list. Book your wheels with Dichung Car Rental.
To lock in the best rate, book your vehicle from Ho Chi Minh City Airport several weeks in advance. Prices usually increase closer to your day of departure.
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 get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
June is the busiest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Ho Chi Minh City in March.
When reserving your flight from Riga International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from RIX to SGN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF) on average.
Explore more of Vietnam
You've visited Ho Chi Minh City, now it's time to explore other parts of Vietnam. Journey around 26 kilometres north-east to Biên Hòa to check off its popular sights. From Cat Tien National Park to Ecotourism Dream Garden and Lâm Viên Biên Hoà, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Can Tho is another standout destination in Vietnam and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. No journey is complete without experiencing Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng.
