Travelling from Paris to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when planning your flight from Paris to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). Check out your options for departing Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
Jump on a direct Paris to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 12 hours 10 minutes.
Ho Chi Minh City is six hours ahead of Paris. Tan Son Nhat International Airport is located in Ho Chi Minh City, which is in the UTC+7 timezone.
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is the busiest route, with 7 direct services every week. You can get from CDG to SGN on Vietnam Airlines's 11:35am flight.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Paris to SGN.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's smart to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Paris to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) take off from this terminal.
You can travel on a direct flight from Paris to Tan Son Nhat International Airport with Vietnam Airlines. This top carrier offers services from CDG.
Most travellers prefer to fly with Vietnam Airlines from CDG to SGN.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is Air France.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Paris to SGN leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Located around 27 kms (17 miles) from central Paris, CDG can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
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61.46% of flights leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport make it to their destination on time.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
You can get to ORY from central Paris in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 55 minutes to cover the 19 kms (12 miles) or so.
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When it comes to flight punctuality, Paris Orly Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75.56%.
The street address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
BVA is around 88 kms (55 miles) from central Paris. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Make catching an early Paris to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Beauvais-Tille Airport and get to your gate with plenty of time to spare:
The on-time performance record of BVA is 66.39%. To put it simply, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Consider staying in a hotel near SGN if you're catching a late flight from Paris to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Choose one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Tan Son Nhat International Airport to central Ho Chi Minh City is about 3 miles. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is £214. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £427. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Paris to SGN, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Paris to Tan Son Nhat International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Paris to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). July is the busiest month to visit Ho Chi Minh City. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in April.
When booking your Paris to SGN plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. March is the warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Paris to Tan Son Nhat International Airport in January when temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
More about Ho Chi Minh City
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Ho Chi Minh City right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Paris to Tan Son Nhat International Airport:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Ho Chi Minh City when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Make your way to Le Cochinchine Mekong River Cruise followed by War Remnants Museum and Notre Dame Square.
Explore more of Vietnam
Can Tho is just one of the many cities in Vietnam waiting to be explored once you've seen Ho Chi Minh City. Around 129 kms (80 miles) away to the south-west, well-known attractions include 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 kms (95 miles) east of Ho Chi Minh City. No journey is complete without visiting Wonderland Water Park Phan Thiet, Bikini Beach - Công viên Bãi biển and TP Homes Phan Thiết.