London to Ho Chi Minh City (LGW–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 LGW and SGN, 1-stop connecting options are available.
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ho Chi Minh City from London
| Metric | LGW→SGN | LHR→SGN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from LGW | – | 25 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | 2 |
Travel Essentials
LGW: BST · SGN: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Ho Chi Minh City.
British passport holders enter Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days (extended from 15 days in August 2023). Single entry only; if you leave and want to return, you need a new visa-free entry or an eVisa. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. For stays beyond 45 days, obtain an eVisa at evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn for $25, valid for 90 days with multiple entries, processed in 3 working days.
The visa-free entry requires a return or onward ticket. No proof of funds or accommodation is needed. The eVisa application requires a passport photo page scan, a digital photograph (4x6 cm, white background), and intended entry and exit points. Visa on arrival through invitation letter agencies still exists but is slower and more expensive than the eVisa.
No direct flights from the UK to Vietnam exist. Connections via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) or Hanoi (HAN) route through Bangkok, Singapore, Doha, or Dubai, with total journey times of 13 to 17 hours. Vietnam Airlines codeshares with several European carriers. The Vietnamese dong (VND) trades at roughly 25,500 VND per $1. US dollars are widely used for hotel and tour payments. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals, though hepatitis A and typhoid are recommended. ATMs dispense VND with a typical withdrawal limit of VND 2,000,000 to 5,000,000 (about $80 to $200) per transaction.
The Gatwick Express runs non-stop from London Victoria to the South Terminal in 30 minutes, with trains every 15 minutes (from £21.50 one-way; advance fares cheaper online). Thameslink trains from London Bridge, Blackfriars, City Thameslink, and Farringdon are slower (35–45 min) but significantly cheaper; often £10–13 on Oyster or contactless. Southern trains also serve the route.National coaches (National Express, Megabus) connect Gatwick to Victoria Coach Station for £6–15. Taxis from central London cost £70–100+ depending on traffic. Driving via M23 and A23 takes 35–60 minutes; multi-storey car parks are directly connected to both terminals by a 2-minute monorail shuttle.
LGW–SGN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, London Heathrow and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LHR).