Flying from Taichung Airport (RMQ) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Taichung Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport.
The timezone in Ho Chi Minh City is UTC+7, which is one hour behind Taichung.
Flights from RMQ to SGN start at 07:55 — the earliest with Mandarin Airlines. The last service of the day is at 16:15 with VietJet Air. Overall, you can take your pick of 14 weekly Taichung Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your RMQ to SGN flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Jetting into Ho Chi Minh City (and then exploring more of Vietnam!) is a snap with Mandarin Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Taichung Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport.
Mandarin Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Mandarin Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for RMQ to SGN flights, with 95.0% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Taichung Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between RMQ and SGN:
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Hanoi Airport
Da Nang Airport
Handy information about Taichung Airport (RMQ)
You'll find RMQ at 42 Jhongcing Road.
Taichung Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 91% of flights that depart RMQ arrive at their destination without delay.
To get to Taichung Airport from central Taichung, it takes about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Taichung Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to RMQ:
Arriving at Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
If you're coming in on a late Taichung Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near SGN:
Pick up a Ho Chi Minh City Airport rental car and discover corners of Ho Chi Minh City that aren't in every guidebook. Find your ideal set of wheels with Dichung Car Rental.
To lock in the best rate, book your vehicle from Ho Chi Minh City Airport a few weeks in advance. Rates generally rise closer to your date of travel.
When to fly to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
The quietest month for a flight from Taichung Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport is March, while June is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Ho Chi Minh City based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City is March, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Book your flights from Taichung Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from RMQ to SGN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest 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 after you've seen Ho Chi Minh City. Around 26 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Cat Tien National Park, Ecotourism Dream Garden and Lâm Viên Biên Hoà.
If there's time to check out another side of Vietnam, head for Can Tho, roughly 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng are the start of reasons to visit.