Travelling from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL): what you need to know
The timezone in Mandalay is UTC+6:30, which is 30 minutes behind Ho Chi Minh City.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your SGN to MDL flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)
Right now, $286 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Mandalay International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $685. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from SGN to MDL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Mandalay International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SGN to MDL.
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Handy information about Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Of all flights departing from Tan Son Nhat International Airport, 66.42% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Tan Son Nhat International Airport from central Ho Chi Minh City, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to SGN? If you're catching an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Mandalay International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Getting from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to central Mandalay
Mandalay International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Mandalay. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Mandalay International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Mandalay. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Mandalay International Airport for April if you want to go to Mandalay during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SGN to MDL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of Myanmar
You've seen Mandalay, now it's time to discover other parts of Myanmar. Journey around 97 kilometres west to Monywa to tick off its top sights. From Swan Htet Naing Organic Garden to Myo Thu Win (Myanmar Music Sai) and Thae Inn Gu (သဲအင်းဂူ တရားပြကျောင်းတိုက်), there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Myanmar, head for Sittwe, roughly 386 kilometres south-west of Mandalay. Faro di Punta Penna, Jama Mosque and Old Sittwe Lighthouse are among the biggest draws.
