Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City (BKK–SGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BKK–SGN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Icar Air, Vietnam Airlines and Thai Airways lead the route. The flight covers 445 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 66 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VJ Icar Air Also: W2 | 28 | 320, 321 | 1h30 | – | – | W2 |
| VN Vietnam Airlines Also: AY, AZ, KL, KQ, LY, PG, SV | 28 | 321 | 1h45 | – | SkyTeam | AY, AZ, KL, KQ, LY, PG, SV |
| TG Thai Airways Also: LY, OS, TK, WY | 14 | 320 | 1h30 | – | Star Alliance | LY, OS, TK, WY |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 2 | 74Y | 1h50 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ho Chi Minh City from Bangkok
| Metric | BKK→SGN | DMK→SGN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from BKK | – | 19 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 176 | 21 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 40m |
Travel Essentials
BKK: +07 · SGN: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Bangkok, it's 6:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City.
Thai passport holders enter Vietnam visa-free for up to 30 days under a bilateral visa exemption. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least 2 blank pages. A return or onward ticket may be requested at immigration. There is no cooling-off period, so you can re-enter Vietnam immediately after using the 30-day exemption.
For stays beyond 30 days, apply for an eVisa through evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn before departure. The eVisa costs $25 for a single entry (up to 30 days) or $50 for multiple entries (up to 90 days). Processing takes 3 to 7 working days. The eVisa is accepted at all international airports, land borders, and seaports. If you plan to exit and re-enter Vietnam during a longer trip, the multiple-entry eVisa saves time and money.
Direct flights from Bangkok (BKK or DMK) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) run about 1 hour 45 minutes on VietJet Air, Thai AirAsia, Vietnam Airlines, and Thai Airways. Bangkok to Hanoi (HAN) runs about 2 hours. Multiple daily departures from both Bangkok airports. Vietnam uses the Vietnamese dong (VND), trading at roughly 720 VND per THB 1. ATMs dispense dong in all cities. Card payments work at hotels and larger restaurants but cash dominates at street food stalls, markets, and local shops. Grab is the go-to app for motorbike taxis (GrabBike from VND 15,000, about THB 21) and cars in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Airport Rail Link (ARL) runs from Phaya Thai station to Suvarnabhumi in 30 minutes (฿45 City Line; ฿90–130 Express, though Express service is often suspended). Trains run 6am to midnight. Transfer at Makkasan for MRT or Phaya Thai for BTS Skytrain.Metered taxis cost ฿250–400 from central Bangkok plus expressway tolls (฿50–75); expect 40–90 minutes depending on traffic. Avoid non-metered taxis; insist on the meter. Ride-share apps (Grab) are widely used and typically cost ฿200–350.
BKK–SGN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BKK to SGN
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific, Thai Airways, Icar Air and Vietnam Airlines. With 176 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BKK to SGN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BKK to SGN ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 445 miles (716 km). There are approximately 176 weekly flights outbound and 198 return, totaling 374 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
66 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via NNG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bangkok (DMK).