Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City (ICN–SGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ICN–SGN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Korean Air, Vietnam Airlines and Asiana Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,214 miles in approximately 5h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KE Korean Air Also: WS | 35 | 321, 77W, 787, 789 | 5h10-5h30 | – | SkyTeam | WS |
| VN Vietnam Airlines | 35 | 321, 77W, 787, 789 | 5h10-5h30 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| OZ Asiana Airlines Also: EY | 14 | 32Q, 333 | 5h20-5h30 | – | Star Alliance | EY |
| VJ Icar Air Also: W2 | 14 | 321 | 5h15-5h22 | – | – | W2 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ICN: KST · SGN: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Seoul, it's 4:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City.
South Korean passport holders enter Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days (extended from 15 days in August 2023). No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. You need a return or onward ticket. The 45-day visa-free entry is single-entry. To re-enter Vietnam after leaving (for example, after a side trip to Cambodia or Laos), you need either a new 45-day visa-free entry (with a gap) or an e-visa.
For stays beyond 45 days, the e-visa at evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn costs $25, allows up to 90 days (single or multiple entry), and is processed within 3 working days. Extensions of the visa-free stay are possible at local immigration offices for about $10 to $25, adding 30 days. The e-visa is the cleaner option if you know you need more than 45 days.
Direct flights from Seoul Incheon to Hanoi (HAN) run about 4 hours 30 minutes, and to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) about 5 hours 30 minutes. Korean Air, Asiana, Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet, and Bamboo Airways operate multiple daily frequencies. Vietnam uses the Vietnamese dong (VND), trading at roughly 25,500 VND per $1. ATMs charge VND 22,000 to VND 55,000 per withdrawal. Grab is the dominant ride-hailing app in all major Vietnamese cities. No mandatory vaccinations. Koreans are the largest tourist group in Vietnam, and Korean restaurants, signage, and services are common in Da Nang, Nha Trang, and Ho Chi Minh City.
AREX (Airport Railroad Express) runs two services from Seoul Station: the Direct Train (43 min, ₩11,000, reserved seats) and the All-Stop train (66 min, ₩4,550, unreserved). Both trains serve T1 first, then T2; confirm which terminal your airline uses before boarding.Limousine buses depart from major Seoul neighborhoods and hotels (₩16,000–18,000, 60–90 min depending on traffic). KAL and LIMOUSINE services are reliable. Taxis from central Seoul cost ₩65,000–80,000 and take 60–90 minutes. Deluxe (black) taxis are pricier but English-speaking drivers are more common.
ICN–SGN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ICN to SGN
Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) are connected by nonstop service from Korean Air, Vietnam Airlines, Asiana Airlines and Icar Air. With 133 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ICN to SGN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ICN to SGN is about 5 hours 22 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,214 miles (3,563 km). There are approximately 133 weekly flights outbound and 105 return, totaling 238 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cam Ranh, Taiwan Taoyuan and Da Nang. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.