Flying from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Gimhae International Airport (PUS): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Gimhae International Airport.
Busan's timezone is UTC+9, which makes Busan two hours ahead of Ho Chi Minh City.
Each week, there are 14 Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Gimhae International Airport flights. If you want to jet off as early as possible, pick the 00:05 VietJet Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 07:50 with Vietnam Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your SGN to PUS flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Vietnam Airlines is your gateway to discovering Busan (and perhaps some other exciting parts of South Korea!). Browse the direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Gimhae International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Vietnam Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Vietnam Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering SGN to PUS flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Gimhae International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SGN and PUS:
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
Hanoi Airport
Da Nang Airport
Handy information about Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
Of the departures from Ho Chi Minh City Airport, 61% land on schedule at their destination.
Ho Chi Minh City Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Ho Chi Minh City. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Gimhae International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to SGN:
Arriving at Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
Consider booking a hotel close to PUS if you're on a late Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Gimhae International Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Gimhae International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from With Rental Car Headquarters, Hi Rent A Car or HI RENT A CAR and discover more of Busan and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Gimhae International Airport about one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Gimhae International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Busan. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Gimhae International Airport for August if you want to explore Busan during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SGN to PUS around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Korea
Busan is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of South Korea just waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometres north-west of Busan, a trip to Seoul will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower.
If there's time to check out another great destination in South Korea, consider Incheon, roughly 354 kilometres north-west of Busan. INSPIRE Arena, Wangsan Beach and Seokmodo Natural Forest are key highlights.





