Travelling from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport.
Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok follow the same timezone, UTC+7.
You can choose from 27 weekly Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport flights. The 09:45 departure with Thai AirAsia is the earliest flight available. Thai AirAsia operates the last service of the day at 21:35.
Your SGN to DMK flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Bangkok (and then discovering more of Thailand!) is a snap with Thai AirAsia. This popular carrier has direct flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport.
Thai AirAsia is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Thai AirAsia is the most punctual carrier that offers SGN to DMK flights, with 79.78% of its services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between SGN and DMK:
Phuket International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Penang International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
43 € is currently the best price for a one-way Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 91 €. These prices can change depending on availability.
Book two months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SGN to DMK.
Plan your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Of the flights that depart from Tan Son Nhat International Airport, 66.42% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Tan Son Nhat International Airport from central Ho Chi Minh City, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near SGN. Whether you're catching an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Reserve a hotel close to DMK if you have a late Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Don Mueang International Airport rental car and discover Bangkok and beyond with your own set of wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car hire and Hertz are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Don Mueang International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to central Bangkok
Don Mueang International Airport to central Bangkok has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
The quietest month for a flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Bangkok based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Bangkok, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
December sees average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SGN to DMK around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Bangkok has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Thailand you'll want to see. About 467 kilometres north-east of Bangkok, a visit to Udon Thani will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
Chon Buri is another standout destination in Thailand and is around 64 kilometres south-east of Bangkok. No trip is complete without dropping by Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall.