Flying from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Surat Thani and Ho Chi Minh City are in the UTC+7 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your URT to SGN flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Right now, R 1,318 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Surat Thani Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,653. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from URT to SGN, book early. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Surat Thani Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from URT to SGN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Surat Thani Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Handy information about Surat Thani Airport (URT)
Of all flights departing from Surat Thani Airport, 73.7% touch down on time at their destination.
Surat Thani Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Surat Thani. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 3 hours 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Surat Thani Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near URT:
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Surat Thani Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SGN instead:
Venture beyond Ho Chi Minh City and discover places that don't make every travel guide with your own wheels. You can pick up a Tan Son Nhat International Airport rental car from Dichung Car Hire.
Book your vehicle from Tan Son Nhat International Airport several weeks before your trip to get the best possible rate. If you're going away during peak season, it's a smart idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Ho Chi Minh City. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Surat Thani Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Ho Chi Minh City in April.
Book your flight from Surat Thani Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for March if you want to go to Ho Chi Minh City during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from URT to SGN in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF) then.
Explore more of Vietnam
You've seen Ho Chi Minh City, now it's time to discover other parts of Vietnam. Journey around 26 kilometres north-east to Biên Hòa to check off its top sights. From Tú Phong Lan to Vinh Dư and mieu binh da, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 129 kilometres 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.
