Travelling from Rach Gia Airport (VKG) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Rach Gia Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Rach Gia and Ho Chi Minh City follow the same timezone, UTC+7.
Every week, there are four Rach Gia Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flights. To get going early, go for the 06:50 Vietnam Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 10:10 with Vietnam Airlines.
Your VKG to SGN flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like May. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Vietnam Airlines has direct flights from Rach Gia Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Ho Chi Minh City — and maybe even more of Vietnam if time allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with Vietnam Airlines on this route.
Vietnam Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers VKG to SGN flights. An exceptional 90.0% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rach Gia Airport (VKG) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Rach Gia Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight is $59. A return fare is currently $125. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from VKG to SGN.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Rach Gia Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Rach Gia Airport (VKG)
Rach Gia Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 90.0% of flights that depart VKG arrive at their destination without delay.
Rach Gia Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Rach Gia. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Rach Gia Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to VKG:
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Rach Gia Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SGN instead:
Go beyond Ho Chi Minh City and explore places that don't always get the spotlight with your own wheels. You can grab a Tan Son Nhat International Airport rental car from Dichung Car Hire.
Book your vehicle from Tan Son Nhat International Airport a few weeks before your departure to get the best possible rate. If you're planning to travel during peak season, it's a good idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Ho Chi Minh City. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Rach Gia Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Ho Chi Minh City in April.
The warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City is March, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Book your flights from Rach Gia Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Search for cheap tickets from VKG to SGN sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Vietnam
Biên Hòan is just one of the many places in Vietnam waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Ho Chi Minh City. Around 26 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Tú Phong Lan, Vinh Dư and mieu binh da.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Vietnam, consider Can Tho, about 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum are key reasons to visit.
