Cheap flights from London to Ho Chi Minh City from £342

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Wed, Aug 12
London LGWHo Chi Minh City SGN
£342
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Thu, Aug 20
London LHRHo Chi Minh City SGN
£347
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Wed, Aug 19
London LHRHo Chi Minh City SGN
£347
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Tue, Aug 11
London STNHo Chi Minh City SGN
£384
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Thu, Aug 27
London LHRHo Chi Minh City SGN
£480
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Tue, Sep 1
London LHRHo Chi Minh City SGN
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How much do flights to Ho Chi Minh City cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£342

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£1,697

Cheapest round-trip

£501

Average round-trip

£653

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Ho Chi Minh City airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus routes 109 and 152.

Ho Chi Minh City is served by Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), located approximately 8 km north of the city center. As Vietnam's busiest airport, it offers several airport transfers to city center options including public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during peak hours. The city center, particularly District 1, is the main destination for most travelers.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-70 min

₫20,000; approximately $0.80 USD

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

40-60 min

₫5,000; approximately $0.20 USD

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

20-45 min

₫150,000 – ₫250,000; approximately $6–10 USD; metered fare

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

20-45 min

₫100,000 – ₫200,000; approximately $4–8 USD; varies with demand

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

20-45 min

₫300,000 – ₫500,000; approximately $12–20 USD; pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

15-30 min

₫50,000 – ₫100,000; approximately $2–4 USD; negotiate fare

on-demand (traffic dependent)

solo travelers, light luggage

Notes:

  • Prices in VND; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic in Ho Chi Minh City can be extremely heavy, especially during rush hours (7–9 AM and 5–7 PM). Allow extra time.
  • Use reputable taxi companies (Vinasun with white and green livery, Mai Linh with green livery) to avoid scams.
  • Grab is the most widely used ride-hailing app in Vietnam and offers transparent pricing.
  • Bus 109 is air-conditioned and has luggage space; Bus 152 is a standard city bus.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Ho Chi Minh City

Depart from
Gatwick
Arrive to
Tan Son Nhat International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
10230 km
Worth visiting
Cu Chi Tunnels - Killing Fields, Phnom Penh - Mekong Delta

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from London to Ho Chi Minh City in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Vietnam Airlines
---------1---------
Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Thursday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Vietnam Airlines
---2---1---------
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Vietnam Airlines
---1---1---------
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
Vietnam Airlines
---2---1---------
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from London to Ho Chi Minh City

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
Vietnam AirlinesHVNVNYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Air ChinaCCACAYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Ho Chi Minh City

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January32°C23°C
February33°C23°C
March35°C25°C
April35°C26°C
May33°C26°C
June32°C25°C
July31°C25°C
August31°C25°C
September30°C24°C
October30°C24°C
November31°C24°C
December31°C23°C
Hottest Month
35°C
March
Coldest month
23°C
January
Sunny days
177
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
4 Jul
87%
28°C24°C
11 Jul
17%
32°C27°C
Sunday
5 Jul
36%
32°C24°C
12 Jul
44%
32°C26°C
Monday
6 Jul
74%
32°C25°C
13 Jul
72%
31°C26°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
84%
31°C25°C
14 Jul
65%
27°C25°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
57%
34°C25°C
15 Jul
46%
27°C25°C
Thursday
9 Jul
34°C25°C
16 Jul
11%
28°C25°C
Friday
10 Jul
35°C25°C
17 Jul
35°C25°C
Travelers usually depart from Gatwick, Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, or London Southend when they travel from London to Ho Chi Minh City. The distance between London and Ho Chi Minh City is 10230 km. The most popular airlines for this route are China Southern Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, and Air China. London and Ho Chi Minh City have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Ho Chi Minh City, consider visiting Cu Chi Tunnels, Killing Fields, Phnom Penh, and Mekong Delta.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from London to Ho Chi Minh City?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and Ho Chi Minh City takes around 13 hours.
What is the flight distance between London and Ho Chi Minh City?
The flight distance between London and Ho Chi Minh City is 10230 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between London and Ho Chi Minh City?
Several carriers operate flights between London and Ho Chi Minh City. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Vietnam Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from London?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Istanbul, Tirana, Barcelona, Jeddah, Tel Aviv, Prague, Paris, Athens, Bucharest, Málaga, Marrakesh, Bangkok, Rome, Chișinău, Madrid, Budapest, Edinburgh, New York, Oslo, Agadir.
What are the most popular routes to and from Ho Chi Minh City?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok, Da Nang, Hanoi, Phú Quốc, Phuket Province, Phuket City, Singapore, Bali, Manila, Denpasar, Manchester, Chiang Mai, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Nha Trang, Sydney, Phnom Penh, Melbourne, Perth, Siem Reap.
Which airports are there in London?
London is mainly served by Gatwick. But there are other airports nearby, including Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, London Southend, London City, RAF Northolt.
What airports are near London?
The main airport in London is Gatwick. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Southampton, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside.
What airports are near Ho Chi Minh City?
The main airport in Ho Chi Minh City is Tan Son Nhat International. It is also served by Tan Son Nhat International, Lien Khuong, Can Tho International, Rach Gia.
Which airlines fly between London and Ho Chi Minh City?
Currently, you can fly between London and Ho Chi Minh City with China Southern Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Air China.
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