Travelling from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Surat Thani and Ho Chi Minh City share the UTC+7 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your URT to SGN flight.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Surat Thani Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight is $191. A return fare is currently $395. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from URT to SGN, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Surat Thani Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport.
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Handy information about Surat Thani Airport (URT)
When it comes to Surat Thani Airport's on-time performance, 72% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Surat Thani Airport from central Surat Thani, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Have an early flight from Surat Thani Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near URT:
Arriving at Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Surat Thani Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SGN instead:
Set your own pace with a Ho Chi Minh City Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dichung Car Rental to explore beyond Ho Chi Minh City's usual tourist stops.
To get the best possible deal, reserve your ride from Ho Chi Minh City Airport a few weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to your departure date.
Getting from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
From Ho Chi Minh City Airport, Ho Chi Minh City is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Surat Thani Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Ho Chi Minh City. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Surat Thani Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 38ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from URT to SGN in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC and 34ºC then.
Explore more of Vietnam
Biên Hòa is just one of the many places in Vietnam waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Ho Chi Minh City. Around 26 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Cat Tien National Park, Ecotourism Dream Garden and Lâm Viên Biên Hoà.
Around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho is another essential stop in Vietnam. Start your sightseeing at Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng.
