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The city of Bangkok is served by two major airports; Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Don Mueang airport is located 14 miles away from Bangkok's city center and is therefore closest, although BKK is only 18 miles away. It is worth noting that BKK is the bigger airport and therefore busier, which also means it has more flight options compared to DMK.

As a U.S. citizen, a visa is one of the mandatory requirements for you to be allowed into Vietnam. You can either apply for a visa approval letter online through a travel agency or visa service for issuance upon arrival or apply for a visa directly at the Embassy or Consulate of Vietnam in the United States before your trip. You will also need to have your passport, which should have at least six months of validity remaining.

Taxis are arguably the best transfer option from SGN airport since public transport can be quite a nightmare for foreigners, especially if you have a lot of luggage. They are available 24/7 and only take about 20 minutes to get to the city center as opposed to the bus, which takes over 40 minutes. To catch your taxi, head to the airport taxi rank on the left side of the ground floor of the terminal building and ask the first driver in the queue.

This depends on the age of your child, since some airlines on this route allow children to travel unaccompanied as long as they are older than 12 years. Air Asia is one of the airlines with a Young Passenger Traveling Alone (YPTA) program. Under the program, your child will only be allowed to travel when you have signed the AirAsia YPTA Program Release Form and filled out the Identity Verification Form at the check-in counters. You will also be required to remain at the airport until the flight has departed safely.

Among airlines operating Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ho Chi Minh City flights:

• VietJet Air: offers free seat selection
• Thai Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

5 airlines operate flights between Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport and Ho Chi Minh City. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• Vietnam Airlines
• VietJet Air
• Thai Airways
• Vietravel Airlines
• Thai Vietjet Air

Flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ho Chi Minh City usually depart from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and arrive at Ho Chi Minh City (SGN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• VietJet Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Vietnam Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Vietravel Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ho Chi Minh City:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $161 round-trip, compared to $233 via a layover through Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $10–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Thai AirAsia and VietJet Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Most connecting flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ho Chi Minh City pass through Hong Kong Intl (HKG), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ho Chi Minh City route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $150 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $176, a difference of $26. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ho Chi Minh City route, 35% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 31 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ho Chi Minh City flights, with 28% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 27%, night flights for 27%, and evening flights for 18%.

Some of the most popular sights in Ho Chi Minh City are Ben Thanh Market, Ho Chi Minh City Centre and FV Hospital. These are among the most viewed places in Ho Chi Minh City on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ho Chi Minh City takes 1h 38m, covering 445 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ho Chi Minh City:

• Earliest: departs at 7:35 am and lands at 9:13 am
• Latest: departs at 9:15 pm and lands at 10:53 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 38m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 9% above the route average of $162. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ho Chi Minh City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $85, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

Thai Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Vietnam Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ho Chi Minh City flights are:

• Thai Airways: 80% on time
• Vietnam Airlines: 75% on time
• Vietravel Airlines: 48% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 65% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Round-trip flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ho Chi Minh City range from $127 to $193, with an average of $162 over the past 12 months. Anything below $127 counts as a good deal.