Traveling from Dubai to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Dubai has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for booking a flight from Dubai to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) departing from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
The average duration of a direct flight from Dubai to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 7 hours 22 minutes.
The timezone in Ho Chi Minh City is UTC+7, which is 3 hours ahead of Dubai. Tan Son Nhat International Airport is located in Ho Chi Minh City.
Dubai Airport (DXB) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is the most popular route. There are 15 direct flights a week to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with Emirates at 09:45. Choose the first DXB to SGN departure with Emirates at 04:00 if you want to get going earlier.
To ensure you get on your flight from Dubai to SGN, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Traveling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
You can take a direct flight from Dubai to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) out of Dubai Airport (DXB).
You can travel on a direct flight from Dubai to Tan Son Nhat International Airport with Emirates. This popular airline offers services from DXB.
We make it simple to find a flight from Dubai to SGN that includes a stopover. To see the options departing from Dubai Airport (DXB), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between DXB and SGN include:
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
From the center of Dubai, DXB is around 14 kilometers away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
Planning to catch an early flight from Dubai to Tan Son Nhat International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near Dubai Airport:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Looking to fly out of Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)? You can reserve a direct flight from Dubai to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) out of this hub.
DWC is around 56 kilometers from central Dubai. It takes 45 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes.
You're going on vacation, so why not spend an extra night away? Consider staying at one of these hotels near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your flight from Dubai to SGN:
About Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Consider booking a hotel near SGN if you have a late flight from Dubai to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Tan Son Nhat International Airport to central Ho Chi Minh City is around 17 minutes by car. It's approximately 5 kilometers away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
It typically takes 43 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Dubai to Tan Son Nhat International Airport from AED 698 or travel return from just AED 1,499. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
You're more likely to score cheap tickets from Dubai to SGN if you book 7 months before takeoff. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares for this route are generally at their lowest.
To snag the lowest price on your tickets from Dubai to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, plan your trip for April (it's when flights are cheapest). Not locked into specific dates? Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Dubai to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Dubai to Tan Son Nhat International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Ho Chi Minh City, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Lock in your flight from Dubai to SGN for March if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Ho Chi Minh City to range from 23ºC to 38ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Dubai to Tan Son Nhat International Airport in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 34ºC on average.
More about Ho Chi Minh City
Once you've booked your flight from Dubai to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Ho Chi Minh City:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. TMT Food Co, Ltd., Giáo xứ Bình Sơn and Công Ty Tnhh Quint Major Industrial Việt Nam are major attractions which should feature on any good Ho Chi Minh City itinerary.
Complete your Ho Chi Minh City trip with a car rental
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