Travelling from Frankfurt to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Frankfurt to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are the two main airports in Frankfurt.
11 hours 40 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Frankfurt to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight.
Ho Chi Minh City is six hours ahead of Frankfurt. Tan Son Nhat International Airport is located in Ho Chi Minh City, which is in the UTC+7 timezone.
The most popular route is from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). There are 5 direct services each week. Vietnam Airlines operates a 1:05pm departure between FRA and SGN.
To ensure you get on your flight from Frankfurt to SGN, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During high season, expect longer wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Frankfurt to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) can be booked from this terminal.
Vietnam Airlines is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Frankfurt to Tan Son Nhat International Airport departing from FRA.
Vietnam Airlines is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from FRA to SGN.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is Vietnam Airlines.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Frankfurt to SGN with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between FRA and SGN include:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt, FRA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Frankfurt Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Frankfurt to Tan Son Nhat International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
On public transport, you can travel from central Frankfurt to HHN in about 2 hours 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 121 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Frankfurt to SGN flight? Check in to a hotel near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time performance rate of 53.13%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on time.
About Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
If you have a late flight from Frankfurt to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near SGN:
Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Ho Chi Minh City. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
At the moment, ر.ق. 1,247 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 2,247. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Frankfurt to SGN if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
Affordable Frankfurt to Tan Son Nhat International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a new deal shows up on flight tickets from Frankfurt to SGN.
Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Frankfurt to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
July is when most people book flights from Frankfurt to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). Visit Ho Chi Minh City in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your Frankfurt to SGN flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. March is the warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 38ºC.
January has temperatures of between 21ºC and 34ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Tan Son Nhat International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Ho Chi Minh City
Start your Ho Chi Minh City trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Ho Chi Minh City when you're ready to go sightseeing. Head straight for Le Cochinchine Mekong River Cruise followed by War Remnants Museum and Notre Dame Square.
Explore more of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Vietnam waiting to be explored. Around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City, a trip to Can Tho will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Floating market TAN DUONG boat tour.
La Gi is another essential stop in Vietnam and is around 153 kilometres east of Ho Chi Minh City. No trip is complete without visiting Wonderland Water Park Phan Thiet, Bikini Beach - Công viên Bãi biển and TP Homes Phan Thiết.
