Travelling from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Guangzhou Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Ho Chi Minh City is UTC+7, which is one hour behind Guangzhou.
Every week, there are 45 Guangzhou Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off early, jump on the 02:30 VietJet Air flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 23:35 with China Southern Airlines.
Give yourself enough time to make your CAN to SGN flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
You can fly nonstop to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Take to the skies with one of these airlines that operate direct flights from Guangzhou Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is China Southern.
With 76.16% of services arriving as planned, Vietnam Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering CAN to SGN flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guangzhou Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CAN and SGN:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hanoi Airport
Phnom Penh Airport
Handy information about Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
CAN's address is Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 85% of flights that depart CAN arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Guangzhou Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Guangzhou. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Guangzhou Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to CAN:
Arriving at Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
Book a hotel close to SGN if you're on a late Guangzhou Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Ho Chi Minh City Airport rental car and explore parts of Ho Chi Minh City that are off the usual tourist route. Book your wheels with Dichung Car Rental.
Book your vehicle from Ho Chi Minh City Airport at least a few weeks before your trip to get the lowest price. If you're going away during peak season, you may want to book even earlier.
When to fly to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
The quietest month for a flight from Guangzhou Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport is March, while June is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Ho Chi Minh City based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City is March, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Book your flights from Guangzhou Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from CAN to SGN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF) on average.
Explore more of Vietnam
Biên Hòa is just one of the many places in Vietnam waiting to be explored after you've experienced Ho Chi Minh City. Around 26 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Cat Tien National Park, Ecotourism Dream Garden and Lâm Viên Biên Hoà.
Can Tho is another sought-after destination in Vietnam and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. No journey is complete without experiencing Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng.







