Travelling from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Narita International Airport (NRT): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Narita International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is two hours ahead of Ho Chi Minh City.
Each week, there are 81 Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Narita International Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as early as possible, opt for the 00:05 Vietnam Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 23:55 with VietJet Air.
Give yourself enough time to make your SGN to NRT flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You can fly nonstop to Tokyo, Japan. Book a ticket with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Narita International Airport:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with JAL on this route.
With a reliable 81.97% of services arriving on schedule, ANA has the best on-time performance for SGN to NRT flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Narita International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between SGN and NRT include:
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Narita International Airport (NRT)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Narita International Airport flight is 80 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 168 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book five months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SGN to NRT.
The cheapest month for flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Narita International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SGN to NRT.
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Handy information about Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Tan Son Nhat International Airport, data shows 66.42% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Ho Chi Minh City to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near SGN. Whether you're catching an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Narita International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Narita International Airport (NRT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Narita International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near NRT instead:
Pick up a Narita International Airport rental car and discover Tokyo and beyond with your own wheels. Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Hire are popular outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Narita International Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Narita International Airport to central Tokyo has a drive time of around 1 hour. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
When to fly to Narita International Airport (NRT)
The quietest month for a flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Narita International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Tokyo based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Narita International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from SGN to NRT in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
Yokohama is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be discovered after you've seen Tokyo. Around 31 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
Osaka is another standout destination in Japan and is around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo. No trip is complete without visiting Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.