Frankfurt am Main to Ho Chi Minh City (FRA–SGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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FRA–SGN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Vietnam Airlines, ITA Airways and Lufthansa lead the route. The flight covers 6,001 miles in approximately 11h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VN Vietnam Airlines Also: UX | 5 | 787 | 11h50 | – | SkyTeam | UX |
| AZ ITA Airways | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
| LH Lufthansa | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
FRA: CEST · SGN: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main, 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.
S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 run from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station) to Terminal 1 every 15 minutes (15 min, €5.65 single or included in a Frankfurt day ticket). ICE and IC long-distance trains serve the airport's own long-distance station (Fernbahnhof); this is separate from the S-Bahn Regional station and connects Frankfurt to Cologne, Stuttgart, Munich, and other cities without requiring travel through the city centre.Taxis from the city centre cost €25–35 and take 15–25 minutes. Terminal 2 connects to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine people mover.
FRA–SGN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FRA to SGN
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) are connected by nonstop service from Vietnam Airlines, ITA Airways and Lufthansa. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
FRA to SGN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FRA to SGN is about 11 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,001 miles (9,657 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Munich, Noi Bai and Suvarnabhumi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.