Cheap flights from Tel Aviv to Ho Chi Minh City

Airlines that fly from Tel Aviv to Ho Chi Minh City

There are no direct flights from Tel Aviv to Ho Chi Minh City, but here on Skyscanner.co.il we will search and find the best flights for you via one or two stopovers.

Terminal Information - Departing

No matter where your stopover is, all flights from Tel Aviv to Ho Chi Minh City depart from Terminal 3. Before boarding the plane and starting your long journey to the far east, you can visit at the Duty-Free stores and shop for gadgets, clothes, shoes, and sportswear. One of the favorite offers at Ben Gurion Airport is the $200 tax-free sales at the electronics store.

There are several cafes and restaurants, where you can satisfy your hunger before starting the trip. Cheaper soft drinks can be bought at the automated vending machines. If you have a premium credit card, you can relax at the Dan Lounges and enjoy complimentary snacks, wines, and beers. Unlimited Wi-Fi connection is available free of charge in all parts of the terminal, and most of the gates so that you can stay connected for the whole duration of your stay.

Terminal Information - Arriving

All flights from Tel Aviv to Ho Chi Minh City arrive at Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport (SGN). This IATA code derived from the city’s former name - Saigon. The airport has two terminals, one for international flights and one for domestic flights, where you will land if you are connecting via another city in Vietnam.

From Terminal 3, the main taxi rank is on the ground floor of the terminal building. You should tell the driver to turn on the meter. The fare to most hotels in District 1 should be around 150,000–170,000 VND (₪24-₪26), and you will have to pay extra 10,000 VND (₪1.60) for airport surcharge.

The Mai Linh taxi company has a counter that is on your right after you clear customs. You can order and pay for a taxi from a staff member. The cost for a single trip from the airport to the city center is 300,000 VND (₪47) including all tolls. There are several other prepaid taxi services.

Things you should know

You must obtain a visa to visit Vietnam, so you should take care of that when you book flights from Tel Aviv to Ho Chi Minh City. You can apply for it online via one of many agencies. The cost varies between the different agencies. You will have to choose the type of visa (one or three months, a single entrance or multiple visits during one or three months). Then you will need to fill a form with your details, your passport, and your flight details. Your passport must be valid for six months after your arrival. Do not forget to take the printed form with you, plus two passport photos. You will present it upon your arrival. When arriving in Vietnam, you will pay $45 for a one-month visa, and $95 for a three-months visa.

Useful Information about Ho Chi Minh City

The weather in Ho Chi Minh City is warm all year long, with above 30 degrees 12 months a year. The rain season is between May and November, January-March is almost entirely dry. The currency used is Vietnamese Dong - VND - ₫.

Ho Chi Minh City is five hours ahead of Tel Aviv during the winter and four during the summer, since there is no daylight saving time.

This information is correct as of August 2017