Flying from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
The timezone in Ho Chi Minh City is UTC+7, which is four hours ahead of Ankara.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your ESB to SGN flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Esenboga International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between ESB and SGN include:
Hamad International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Esenboga International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight is $497. A return plane ticket right now is $1,175. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ESB to SGN, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Esenboga International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from ESB to SGN.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Esenboga International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
78.41% of flights that depart Esenboga International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Ankara to Esenboga International Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near ESB? If you're boarding an early flight from Esenboga International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
If you're arriving on a late Esenboga International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near SGN:
Start your adventure sooner with a Tan Son Nhat International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dichung Car Hire to explore parts of Ho Chi Minh City that don't always get the spotlight.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Tan Son Nhat International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices typically increase as your departure date approaches.
Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
From Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Esenboga International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Ho Chi Minh City in April.
Book your flight from Esenboga International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International 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).
Look for cheap tickets from ESB to SGN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF) on average.
Explore more of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Vietnam waiting to be explored. Around 26 kilometres north-east of Ho Chi Minh City, a visit to Biên Hòa will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Tú Phong Lan, Vinh Dư and mieu binh da.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Vietnam, consider Can Tho, roughly 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum are among its highlights.
