Köln (Cologne) to Ho Chi Minh City (CGN–SGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
While no nonstop service exists between CGN and SGN, 1-stop connecting options are available.
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ho Chi Minh City from Köln (Cologne)
| Metric | CGN→SGN | FRA→SGN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from CGN | – | 85 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 4 |
| Weekly flights | – | 12 |
Travel Essentials
CGN: CEST · SGN: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne), it's 11:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City.
German passport holders enter Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your entry date. The visa exemption applies to all entry points, air and land. This 45-day window was extended from 15 days in August 2023.
For stays beyond 45 days, apply for an eVisa through the official portal at evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn. The single-entry eVisa costs USD 25, allows stays up to 90 days, and takes 3 business days to process. You can also get a 90-day multiple-entry visa through a Vietnamese embassy, which costs around EUR 80.
The visa-free entry can be used repeatedly, but you must leave and re-enter each time the 45 days expire. There is no mandatory gap between visa-free entries.
CGN–SGN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Munich and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Frankfurt am Main (FRA).