Travelling from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Ho Chi Minh City is one hour 30 minutes ahead of New Delhi and observes the UTC+7 timezone.
Every week, there are 72 Indira Gandhi International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as soon as possible, pick the 00:05 VietJet Air flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 23:50 with VietJet Air.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your DEL to SGN flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, so getting to Ho Chi Minh City (and then discovering more of Vietnam!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Air India tops the list for bookings on this route.
Air India tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for DEL to SGN flights, with 81.97% of its services landing as scheduled.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between DEL and SGN include:
Noi Bai International Airport
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
At the moment, ج.م. 4,926 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Indira Gandhi International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 10,086. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from DEL to SGN, book your journey eight months ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from DEL to SGN.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Handy information about Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Of all flights departing from Indira Gandhi International Airport, 67.17% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Indira Gandhi International Airport from central New Delhi, it takes about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near DEL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
If you have a late Indira Gandhi International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near SGN:
Grab a Tan Son Nhat International Airport rental car and discover corners of Ho Chi Minh City that are off the usual tourist route. You can book your wheels with Dichung Car Hire.
Increase your chances of securing a great deal by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Tan Son Nhat International Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a smart move.
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. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Ho Chi Minh City. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Indira Gandhi 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 and 38ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC and 34ºC. Search for cheap tickets from DEL to SGN around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Vietnam
You've seen Ho Chi Minh City, now it's time to explore more of Vietnam. Travel about 26 kilometres north-east to Biên Hòa to check off its popular sights. From Tú Phong Lan to Vinh Dư and mieu binh da, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Can Tho is another well-known destination in Vietnam and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. No trip is complete without visiting Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum.
