Flying from Penang Airport (PEN) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Penang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport.
Ho Chi Minh City's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Ho Chi Minh City one hour behind George Town.
Every week, there are seven Penang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flights. If you want to take off as early as possible, opt for the 12:05 AirAsia flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 12:15 with AirAsia.
To ensure you get on your PEN to SGN flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
AirAsia offers direct flights from Penang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Ho Chi Minh City — and maybe even more of Vietnam if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is AirAsia.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for PEN to SGN flights is AirAsia.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Penang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between PEN and SGN:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Penang Airport (PEN) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
$112 is the lowest price for a one-way Penang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight. A return flight starts at $255. These prices may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from PEN to SGN, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Penang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from PEN to SGN.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Penang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport.
Handy information about Penang Airport (PEN)
Of all flights departing from Penang Airport, 68% land on schedule at their destination.
Penang Airport is about 16 kilometres from central George Town. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 55 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Penang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near PEN:
Arriving at Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Penang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SGN instead:
Enjoy the freedom to roam with a Ho Chi Minh City Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dichung Car Rental to explore parts of Ho Chi Minh City that most tourists miss.
Book your ride from Ho Chi Minh City Airport a few weeks ahead to get the best possible rate. If you're going away during peak season, it's smart to book even earlier.
Getting from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City Airport to central Ho Chi Minh City has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour.
When to fly to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
June is the busiest month for flights from Penang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Ho Chi Minh City in March.
Before locking in your flight from Penang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 38ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PEN to SGN in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC and 34ºC then.
Explore more of Vietnam
Biên Hòa is just one of the many cities 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 Cat Tien National Park, Ecotourism Dream Garden and Lâm Viên Biên Hoà.
Can Tho is another standout 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, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng.
