Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Ho Chi Minh City's timezone is UTC+7, making Ho Chi Minh City seven hours ahead of Edinburgh.
Your EDI to SGN flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between EDI and SGN include:
Dubai Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight is $468. A return ticket is currently $977. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from EDI to SGN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from EDI to SGN.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of the flights that depart from Edinburgh Airport, 73% touch down on time at their destination.
Edinburgh Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near EDI. Whether you've booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
If you're landing on a late Edinburgh Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near SGN:
Grab a Ho Chi Minh City Airport rental car and discover corners of Ho Chi Minh City that are off the usual tourist route. Check out the deals from Dichung Car Rental.
Reserve your ride from Ho Chi Minh City Airport at least a few weeks before your departure date to secure the best deal. If you're going away during a busy period, you may want to book even earlier.
When to fly to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
The quietest month for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport is March, while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Ho Chi Minh City based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport for March if you'd like to go to Ho Chi Minh City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EDI to SGN in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF) then.
Explore more of Vietnam
You've seen Ho Chi Minh City, now it's time to explore other parts of Vietnam. Travel about 26 kilometres north-east to Biên Hòa to check off its must-visit sights. From Cat Tien National Park to Ecotourism Dream Garden and Lâm Viên Biên Hoà, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another major stop in Vietnam, head for Can Tho, roughly 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng are key highlights.