Flying from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
The timezone in Ho Chi Minh City is UTC+7, which is six hours behind Queenstown.
To ensure you get on your ZQN to SGN flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
At the moment, 203 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Queenstown Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 471 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from ZQN to SGN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Queenstown Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and bag a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from ZQN to SGN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
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Handy information about Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
ZQN's address is P.O. Box 64.
Of the flights that depart from Queenstown Airport, 79.18% arrive on time at their destination.
Queenstown Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Queenstown. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from Queenstown Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to ZQN:
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Queenstown Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SGN instead:
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To secure the best deal, book your ride from Tan Son Nhat International Airport several weeks in advance. Prices typically go up closer to your day of departure.
Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Ho Chi Minh City. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Queenstown Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Ho Chi Minh City in April.
Book your flight from Queenstown Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for March if you want to go to Ho Chi Minh City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ZQN to SGN sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Vietnam
You've seen Ho Chi Minh City, now it's time to discover more of Vietnam. Travel about 26 kilometres north-east to Biên Hòa to check off its top sights. From Tú Phong Lan to Vinh Dư and mieu binh da, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Can Tho is another standout destination in Vietnam and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. No trip is complete without seeing Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum.
