Flying from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Colombo: what you need to know
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is located in Ho Chi Minh City. Following the UTC+5:30 timezone, Colombo is one hour 30 minutes behind Ho Chi Minh City.
For a relaxed start to your SGN to Colombo flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from SGN to Colombo. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
SGN is around 5 kilometres from central Ho Chi Minh City. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near SGN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Colombo or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are a convenient choice:
Of the departures from Tan Son Nhat International Airport, 66.42% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Colombo
132 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Colombo flight. A round-trip ticket right now is 317 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from SGN to Colombo, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Finding cheap tickets from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Colombo is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to get the best prices throughout the month and score an incredible deal.
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Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) is around 16 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 40 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel close to RML if you have a late flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Colombo. Select one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about rest:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Once your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Colombo has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in around 40 minutes by car. Central Colombo is roughly 32 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
Public transport will get you there in around 1 hour 30 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable places to rest your head close to CMB. Unwind and get cosy after your SGN to Colombo flight at any of these perfectly located options:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and be off and running.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Securing your ride from CMB two weeks in advance often means lower prices and a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Colombo
Visit Colombo in peak season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Colombo during low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Book a Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Colombo plane ticket with a departure in March if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SGN to Colombo in January when temperatures average between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
More about Colombo
Once you've booked your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Colombo, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Colombo:
Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall and Gangaramaya Temple are just a couple of the top attractions to add to your Colombo travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Viharamahadevi Park.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Colombo has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Sri Lanka waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres north of Colombo, a visit to Jaffna will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.
Around 241 kilometres north-east of Colombo, Trincomalee is another favourite stop in Sri Lanka. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick and Marble Beach.
