Flying from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Paris: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 12 hours 27 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Paris.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is located in Ho Chi Minh City. Based in the UTC+1 timezone, Paris is 6 hours behind Ho Chi Minh City.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the most traveled route, with 10 departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from SGN to CDG is with Vietnam Airlines at 23:10. Go for the first departure with Air France at 07:55 if you want to get going early.
To ensure you get on your flight from SGN to Paris, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You can book a direct flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Paris. Begin your trip at SGN and arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
Book your seat with Vietnam Airlines. This airline offers direct flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Paris.
We make it a breeze to find a flight from SGN to Paris that includes a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
If you hold a passport from Vietnam, you will need an embassy visa to visit France. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Paris for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines ahead of booking and certainly before you fly.
Located around 5 kilometres from the centre of Ho Chi Minh City, SGN can be reached in approximately 17 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 43 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near SGN. Whether you have an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Paris or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Paris
ج.م. 15,535 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Paris. Return flights start from ج.م. 32,011. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from SGN to Paris, book your journey 10 months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Paris. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Make the most of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Paris, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is around 27 kilometres from central Paris. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 44 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Paris. Book one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
The centre of Paris is located around 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). After your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Paris has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 34 minutes.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take roughly 57 minutes.
There are some great places where you can make a pit stop near ORY. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from SGN to Paris at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Paris
June is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Paris while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Paris, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Paris in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from SGN to Paris in January when temperatures average between -2ºC and 9ºC.
More about Paris
Once you've booked your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Paris, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Paris:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are leading attractions which should feature on any good Paris itinerary.
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