Travelling from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Ho Chi Minh City is one hour behind Manado and observes the UTC+7 timezone.
To ensure you get on your MDC to SGN flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you'd like to discover a new city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sam Ratulangi International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is a well-known stop between MDC and SGN.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Right now, £104 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sam Ratulangi International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £221. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from MDC to SGN, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Sam Ratulangi International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from MDC to SGN.
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Handy information about Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)
When it comes to Sam Ratulangi International Airport's on-time performance, 60.91% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Manado to Sam Ratulangi International Airport is approximately 10 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MDC? If you're boarding an early flight from Sam Ratulangi International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
If you have a late Sam Ratulangi International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near SGN:
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To lock in the lowest rate, reserve your vehicle from Tan Son Nhat International Airport a few weeks in advance. Rates generally rise closer to your departure date.
Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is approximately 3 miles from central Ho Chi Minh City. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sam Ratulangi International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Ho Chi Minh City in April.
Lock in your flight from Sam Ratulangi International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for March if you want to explore Ho Chi Minh City during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MDC to SGN around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Vietnam you should also see. Around 16 miles north-east of Ho Chi Minh City, a visit to Biên Hòa will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Tú Phong Lan, Vinh Dư and mieu binh da.
Around 80 miles south-west of Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho is another favourite stop in Vietnam. Start your sightseeing at Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum.
