Flight route information

Cathay Pacific offers flights to Ho Chi Minh City Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) from Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) and Haneda Airport (HND), both of which include a layover in Hong Kong. Flights from Tokyo to Ho Chi Minh City take around 8 hours 45 minutes, including the layover, and bring you to Terminal 2 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Upon your arrival in Ho Chi Minh City

Located just over 7km from downtown Ho Chi Minh City, Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) has several transport options available. The most convenient option is by taxi, which will take you to the heart of the city in under 20 minutes. Alternatively, shuttle bus services run regularly from the airport to Cong Vieng and take around 20-30 minutes.

A brief introduction to Ho Chi Minh City

Known historically as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is a vibrant metropolis boasting diverse cultural heritage, exotic street food, and trendy shopping districts.

Brimming with rich French colonial history, Vietnam is home to several historical landmarks such as the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee and the Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon – a religious flagship from the French colonial period in Vietnam. We also recommend visiting one of the many temples scattered across the city, including the magnificent 250-year-old Giac Lam Pagoda, Thien Hau Temple, Quan Âm, and Phuoc An Hoi Quan Pagodas.

Learn about Vietnam’s history by visiting Ho Chi Minh City’s Reunification Palace (Independence Palace), a 1960’s landmark building from the Vietnam War. Nearby, you can also find the city’s bustling central market – Ben Thanh – where you can find fresh produce, coffee traders, and a night market that sells clothing and unique souvenirs. Here, you can also sample local favourites such as pho, goi cuon (spring rolls) and xoi (savoury sticky rice) at one of the market’s many street food stalls.

Flying to Ho Chi Minh City with Cathay Pacific

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