Cheap flights from London to Ho Chi Minh City from £341

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Wed, Jul 1
London LGWHo Chi Minh City SGN
£341
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3 stops
Thu, Jul 30
London LTNHo Chi Minh City SGN
£467
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Mon, Jul 6
London LHRHo Chi Minh City SGN
£506
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Fri, Jul 3
London LHRHo Chi Minh City SGN
£512
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 7
London LHRHo Chi Minh City SGN
£522
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Sun, Jul 5
London LHRHo Chi Minh City SGN
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How much do flights to Ho Chi Minh City cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£341

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£984

Cheapest round-trip

£644

Average round-trip

£787

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

approximately $0.80 USD

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

40-60 min

approximately $0.20 USD

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

20-45 min

approximately $6–10 USD; metered fare

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

20-45 min

approximately $4–8 USD; varies with demand

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

20-45 min

approximately $12–20 USD; pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

15-30 min

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 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Vietnam Airlines
---1---1---------
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
Vietnam Airlines
---1---1---------
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 08.06Tue 09.06Wed 10.06Thu 11.06Fri 12.06Sat 13.06Sun 14.06
Vietnam Airlines
---1---1---------
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 15.06Tue 16.06Wed 17.06Thu 18.06Fri 19.06Sat 20.06Sun 21.06
Vietnam Airlines
---1---1---------
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Vietnam AirlinesHVNVNYes
VietJet AirVJCVJYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Thai AirwaysTHATGNo
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes

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
23 May
81%
35°C27°C
30 May
87%
32°C26°C
Sunday
24 May
37°C27°C
31 May
88%
31°C25°C
Monday
25 May
80%
36°C27°C
1 Jun
88%
34°C25°C
Tuesday
26 May
84%
37°C27°C
2 Jun
88%
29°C26°C
Wednesday
27 May
80%
37°C27°C
3 Jun
85%
27°C25°C
Thursday
28 May
84%
36°C28°C
4 Jun
89%
31°C25°C
Friday
29 May
86%
31°C27°C
5 Jun
31°C26°C
Travelers usually depart from Gatwick, London Stansted, Heathrow, Luton, or London City 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 Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, Turkish Airlines, Thai Airways, and China Southern Airlines. 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 London Stansted, Heathrow, Luton, London City, London Southend, 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 Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, Turkish Airlines, Thai Airways, China Southern Airlines.
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