Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul (SGN–ICN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SGN–ICN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Korean Air, VietJet Air and Asiana Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,214 miles in approximately 4h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KE Korean Air | 21 | 333, 77W | 4h31-5h10 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| VJ VietJet Air | 21 | 320, 321 | 5h10-5h20 | – | – | – |
| OZ Asiana Airlines | 14 | 32Q | 4h42-5h10 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| VN Vietnam Airlines | 14 | 321, 787 | 4h40-5h | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Seoul from Ho Chi Minh City
| Metric | SGN→ICN | CXR→ICN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SGN | – | 192 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 70 | 67 |
| Flight time | 4h 31m | 4h 35m |
Travel Essentials
SGN: +07 · ICN: KST
When it's 6:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 8:00 PM in Seoul.
AREX Direct Train to Seoul Station (43 min, ₩11,000) is a reserved-seat express. The All-Stop train serves Hongik University, City Hall, and other inner-city stations (66 min, ₩4,550). T2 passengers board at a dedicated T2 stop before T1; don't exit early. City Check-in at Seoul Station allows bag drop and boarding pass printing before the train for select airlines.Limousine buses serve major hotel zones and neighborhoods (₩16,000–18,000). Taxis from ICN to central Seoul cost ₩65,000–90,000; use only official orange (general) or black (deluxe) cabs from the designated stands. KakaoTaxi (ride-hail) operates from the airport.
Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and dry (−8 to 2°C, December–February) with occasional snow and wind chill. ICN handles snow well, though heavy falls delay operations. Summer monsoon (Changma) runs late June through July with heavy continuous rain. Typhoons can affect operations August–September with short notice.
Spring brings Yellow Dust (hwangsa) from China. Fine particulate storms reduce visibility and occasionally disrupt flights in March–April. Autumn (October–November) is the best flying season: clear skies, low humidity, 8–18°C. Pack layers for spring and fall. Summer is hot and humid (25–32°C).
SGN–ICN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SGN to ICN
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) are connected by nonstop service from Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SGN to ICN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SGN to ICN ranges from 4 hours 31 minutes to 5 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,214 miles (3,563 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 77 return, totaling 147 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via RMQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nha Trang/nha Trang aiurportCam Ranh (CXR).