Flying from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to London: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to London and you'll be travelling for an average of 12 hours 46 minutes.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is located in Ho Chi Minh City. Operating on the UTC+0 timezone, London is 7 hours behind Ho Chi Minh City.
The most popular route is from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). You can select from 5 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from SGN to LHR is the 00:05 Vietnam Airlines option. If you're planning to fly out later on, the final departure is at 09:35 with Vietnam Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from SGN to London. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Direct flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to London are available for booking. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is where you'll step off the plane.
Vietnam Airlines is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to London.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from SGN to London. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
You will need an embassy visa for United Kingdom if you hold a passport from Vietnam and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can change. So before you book your cheap ticket from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to London, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.
Located around 5 kilometres from central Ho Chi Minh City, SGN can be reached in approximately 17 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 43 minutes.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to London
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to London is C$295. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$761. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from SGN to London, reserve your journey 9 months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for tickets from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to London is May. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest day to fly.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to the centre of London takes about 57 minutes by car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes around 1 hour and 1 minute.
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London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Once your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to London has touched down, you can get to the city centre in around 1 hour and 19 minutes by car. Central London is approximately 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Public transport will get you there in around 1 hour and 26 minutes.
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Best time to go to London
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to London. July is the most popular month for a trip to London. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to London in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap flights from SGN to London sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
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Big Ben and The British Museum are a couple of leading attractions to put on your London travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Buckingham Palace.
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