Flying from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Con Dao Airport (VCS): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Con Dao Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 55 minutes.
There are 86 Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Con Dao Airport flights each week.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SGN to VCS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Flying into Con Dao (and then exploring more of Vietnam!) is a cinch with Vietnam Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Con Dao Airport.
Vietnam Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With 72.37% of its services arriving as scheduled, Vietnam Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering SGN to VCS flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Con Dao Airport (VCS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Con Dao Airport flight is 43 €. A round-trip fare is currently 81 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from SGN to VCS, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Con Dao Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
Of the departures from Ho Chi Minh City Airport, 61% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Ho Chi Minh City Airport from central Ho Chi Minh City, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near SGN. Whether you're catching an early flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Con Dao Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Con Dao Airport (VCS)
Consider booking a hotel close to VCS if you have a late Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Con Dao Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Con Dao Airport (VCS) to central Con Dao
From Con Dao Airport, Con Dao is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Con Dao Airport (VCS)
December is the busiest month for flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Con Dao Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Con Dao in May.
The warmest month in Con Dao is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Con Dao Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from SGN to VCS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Vietnam
Biên Hòa is just one of the many places in Vietnam waiting to be explored after you've seen Con Dao. Around 257 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Cat Tien National Park, Ecotourism Dream Garden and Lâm Viên Biên Hoà.
If you want to check out another great destination in Vietnam, consider Can Tho, about 177 kilometres north-west of Con Dao. Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng are among the biggest draws.
