Travelling from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): what you need to know
Varanasi's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Varanasi one hour 30 minutes behind Ho Chi Minh City.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your SGN to VNS flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between SGN and VNS include:
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight is $363. A round-trip fare right now is $837. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from SGN to VNS. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SGN to VNS by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
66.42% of flights that depart Tan Son Nhat International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Ho Chi Minh City. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near SGN. Whether you're taking an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
If you're landing on a late Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near VNS:
Getting from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to central Varanasi
From Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Varanasi. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport for May if you want to go to Varanasi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 43ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SGN to VNS sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Varanasi has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be explored. About 290 kilometres north-west of Varanasi, a visit to Kanpur will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.
Lucknow is another standout destination in India and is around 257 kilometres north-west of Varanasi. No journey is complete without dropping by Bara Imambara main gate, Chota Imambara and Rumi Darwaza.
