Travelling from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Phu Quoc International Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Phu Quoc's timezone is UTC+7, which is the same as Ho Chi Minh City.
Flights from SGN to PQC start from 00:20 — the first with Vietnam Airlines. The last service of the day is at 20:45 with Vietnam Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 124 weekly Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Phu Quoc International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your SGN to PQC flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Phu Quoc International Airport, so jetting off to Phu Quoc (and then discovering more of Vietnam!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
VietJet Air is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Vietnam Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers SGN to PQC flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Phu Quoc International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SGN and PQC:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Noi Bai International Airport
Cat Bi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)
24 € is the lowest price for a one-way Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Phu Quoc International Airport flight. Return flights start from 50 €. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from SGN to PQC by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Phu Quoc International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
66.42% of flights taking off from Tan Son Nhat International Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Tan Son Nhat International Airport from central Ho Chi Minh City, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Phu Quoc International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to SGN:
Arriving at Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)
Book a hotel close to PQC if you're on a late Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Phu Quoc International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC) to central Phu Quoc
Phu Quoc International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Phu Quoc. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Phu Quoc International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Phu Quoc in April.
Book your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Phu Quoc International Airport for May if you want to go to Phu Quoc during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SGN to PQC in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
Explore more of Vietnam
You've visited Phu Quoc, now it's time to explore other parts of Vietnam. Journey around 322 kilometres east to Biên Hòa to tick off its leading attractions. From Tú Phong Lan to Vinh Dư and mieu binh da, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 193 kilometres east of Phu Quoc, Can Tho is another essential stop in Vietnam. No visit is complete without checking out Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum.