Flying from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
A direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport takes on average 11 hours 10 minutes. The timezone in Ho Chi Minh City is UTC+7, which makes it 6 hours ahead of Munich.
You can choose from 2 weekly flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. The 12:30 departure with Vietnam Airlines is the earliest flight you can take from MUC to SGN. Vietnam Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:50 if early mornings aren't your thing.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Vietnam Airlines is your ticket to exploring Ho Chi Minh City (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Vietnam!). Check out the direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport offered by this carrier.
To break up your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that appeals to you. Popular stopovers on the MUC - SGN route include:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Don't forget, you may need a visa to enter Vietnam. Visa requirements vary and travel documentation requirements are always changing. Before reserving your cheap ticket from MUC to SGN, check with your carrier and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is $319. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $614. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from MUC to SGN by booking 8 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Organize your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The journey from central Munich to Franz Josef Strauss Airport takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometers in 33 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a handy hotel near MUC? If you've booked an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SGN instead:
Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
From Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City is approximately 5 kilometers away. It takes around 17 minutes to reach the center driving.
It typically takes 43 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Ho Chi Minh City in April.
Lock in your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for March if you want to go to Ho Chi Minh City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 38ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MUC to SGN in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC and 34ºC then.
More about Ho Chi Minh City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Ho Chi Minh City right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from MUC to SGN:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. TMT Food Co, Ltd., Giáo xứ Bình Sơn and Công Ty Tnhh Quint Major Industrial Việt Nam are must-visits when exploring Ho Chi Minh City.
Complete your Ho Chi Minh City trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Tan Son Nhat International Airport — next up is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Ho Chi Minh City.