Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City (DMK–SGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DMK–SGN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Thai AirAsia leads the route. The flight covers 461 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FD Thai AirAsia | 21 | 320, 32N, 32Q | 1h40-1h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ho Chi Minh City from Bangkok
| Metric | DMK→SGN | BKK→SGN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DMK | – | 19 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | 84 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 0h 39m |
Travel Essentials
DMK: +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.
DMK–SGN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DMK to SGN
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) are connected by nonstop service from Thai AirAsia. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
DMK to SGN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DMK to SGN ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 461 miles (741 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via HAK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bangkok (BKK).