Flying from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens five hours behind Ho Chi Minh City.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your SGN to ATH flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SGN and ATH:
Hamad International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
At the moment, RM884 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM2,054. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SGN to ATH if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Tan Son Nhat International Airport, 66.42% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Ho Chi Minh City to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey on public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near SGN? If you've booked an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Grab an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are top outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Athens. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Athens. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you want to visit Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SGN to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Athens, now it's time to explore other corners of Greece. Travel about 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to tick off its top attractions. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Greece, consider Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are key highlights.