Travelling from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Glasgow: what you need to know
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is located in Ho Chi Minh City. Based in the UTC+0 timezone, Glasgow is seven hours behind Ho Chi Minh City.
For a relaxed start to your SGN to Glasgow flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. A good general rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even tick a new city off your list. When searching for plane tickets from SGN to Glasgow, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
SGN is about 5 kilometres from central Ho Chi Minh City. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Glasgow? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to SGN:
Of all flights departing from Tan Son Nhat International Airport, 66.42% land on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Glasgow
337 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Glasgow flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 996 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to land cheap flights from SGN to Glasgow if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Glasgow ticket.
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Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Glasgow. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 15 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Glasgow. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GLA instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Glasgow International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and discover more of Glasgow and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Glasgow International Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from SGN to Glasgow.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
After your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Glasgow has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 40 minutes by car. Central Glasgow is roughly 48 kilometres from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
You can expect the journey to take roughly 55 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to drop your things at near PIK. Unwind and get cosy after your SGN to Glasgow flight at one of these perfectly located options:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or waiting forever for a cab. Grab a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the rates and availability from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Arnold Clark.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Booking your ride from PIK two weeks in advance often means better deals and a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Glasgow
Plan your trip to Glasgow during the high season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Glasgow during low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Before booking a Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Glasgow plane ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Glasgow, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from SGN to Glasgow around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Glasgow
Once you've booked your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Glasgow, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Glasgow:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow Cathedral and Riverside Museum are essential stops on your Glasgow itinerary.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Glasgow. Around 402 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Cardiff is another sought-after destination in United Kingdom and is around 499 kilometres south of Glasgow. No trip is complete without experiencing Cardiff Castle, Bute Park and Cardiff Bay.
