- Must visit
War Remnants Museum
Major history museum covering the Viet Nam War through photographs, documents and artefacts. Powerful, sobering and one of the city’s essential visits.
Flights from London to Ho Chi Minh City depart on average 78 times per day, taking around 14h 32m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £299 if you book in advance.
The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 10203 km distance in 15h 30m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 10203 km |
Average flight duration 14h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £299 |
Flights per day 78 |
Fastest flight 15h 30m |
First flight 0:05 |
Last flight 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 7 days |
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£353
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£1368
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
15 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
16 h 4 m
Flights on 19 Sept
73
Distance
10203 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from London to Ho Chi Minh City is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Ho Chi Minh City will cost around £1368 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £353.
To travel from London to Ho Chi Minh City you need to make at least one change.
CA632 · CA903
AI2016 · AI2388
AI2018 · AI2388
CZ5094 · CZ373
CZ5094 · CZ8159
TK1972 · TK162
BA7008 · BA2353
TK1932 · TK162
EK10 · EK392
TK1244 · TK162The table below shows live departures for London to Ho Chi Minh City flights for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LX345+ LX9000 · LX9086 | 6:00 London Heathrow Airport | 22h55 | 10:55 Ho Chi Minh City | 2 changes | |
VN3653 · VN10 | 6:15 London Heathrow Airport | 16h35 | 4:50 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
TK1988 · TK162 | 6:30 London Heathrow Airport | 27h40 | 16:10 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
LH4233+ LH9762 · LH7220 | 6:30 London Heathrow Airport | 22h25 | 10:55 Ho Chi Minh City | 2 changes | |
LH2483+ LH9790 · LH7220 | 6:55 London Heathrow Airport | 22h00 | 10:55 Ho Chi Minh City | 2 changes | |
TK1930 · TK162 | 7:25 London Gatwick Airport | 26h45 | 16:10 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
LH2485+ LH9790 · LH7220 | 7:25 London Heathrow Airport | 21h30 | 10:55 Ho Chi Minh City | 2 changes | |
LH923+ LH7220 · LH9762 | 7:30 London Heathrow Airport | 21h25 | 10:55 Ho Chi Minh City | 2 changes | |
WY104 · WY817+ WY5902 | 8:25 London Heathrow Airport | 28h40 | 19:05 Ho Chi Minh City | 2 changes | |
LH4235+ LH7220 · LH9762 | 8:30 London Heathrow Airport | 20h25 | 10:55 Ho Chi Minh City | 2 changes | |
BA2306 · BA2353 | 9:00 London Gatwick Airport | 22h50 | 13:50 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
OS332 · OS7+ OS8623 | 9:05 London Heathrow Airport | 28h00 | 19:05 Ho Chi Minh City | 2 changes | |
EK12 · EK392 | 9:05 London Gatwick Airport | 28h55 | 20:00 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
EK8 · EK392 | 9:05 London Heathrow Airport | 28h55 | 20:00 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
EK12 · EK344+ MH758 | 9:05 London Gatwick Airport | 24h35 | 15:40 Ho Chi Minh City | 2 changes | |
AI162 · AI2388 | 9:45 London Heathrow Airport | 28h10 | 19:55 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
TK1242 · TK162 | 10:50 London Stansted Airport | 23h20 | 16:10 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
TK1982 · TK162 | 10:50 London Gatwick Airport | 23h20 | 16:10 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
CZ690 · CZ373 | 11:00 London Gatwick Airport | 21h40 | 14:40 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
MH3 · MH750 | 11:00 London Heathrow Airport | 17h00 | 10:00 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
CZ690 · CZ367 | 11:00 London Gatwick Airport | 29h00 | 22:00 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
TK1980 · TK162 | 11:20 London Heathrow Airport | 22h50 | 16:10 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
OS334 · OS7+ OS8623 | 12:20 London Heathrow Airport | 24h45 | 19:05 Ho Chi Minh City | 2 changes | |
AI112 · AI2388 | 13:15 London Heathrow Airport | 24h40 | 19:55 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
KE5908 · KE475 | 13:25 London Heathrow Airport | 26h45 | 22:10 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
KE5908+ OZ735 | 13:25 London Heathrow Airport | 27h25 | 22:50 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
EK2 · EK392 | 14:25 London Heathrow Airport | 23h35 | 20:00 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
EK16 · EK392 | 14:35 London Gatwick Airport | 23h25 | 20:00 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
BA7008 · BA2353 | 16:00 London Heathrow Airport | 15h50 | 13:50 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
LH2477 · LH772+ LH9730 | 16:25 London Heathrow Airport | 20h40 | 19:05 Ho Chi Minh City | 2 changes | |
TK1986 · TK162 | 16:45 London Heathrow Airport | 17h25 | 16:10 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
EK30 · EK392 | 16:50 London Heathrow Airport | 21h10 | 20:00 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
LH2695 · LH772+ LH9730 | 17:00 London Stansted Airport | 20h05 | 19:05 Ho Chi Minh City | 2 changes | |
LH915 · LH780+ LH7220 | 17:30 London Heathrow Airport | 35h25 | 10:55 Ho Chi Minh City | 2 changes | |
TK1244 · TK162 | 17:35 London Stansted Airport | 16h35 | 16:10 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
TK1998 · TK162 | 17:35 London Gatwick Airport | 16h35 | 16:10 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
LH2479 · LH768+ LH7220 | 17:50 London Heathrow Airport | 35h05 | 10:55 Ho Chi Minh City | 2 changes | |
LH2479 · LH772+ LH9730 | 17:50 London Heathrow Airport | 19h15 | 19:05 Ho Chi Minh City | 2 changes | |
LX465+ LX176+ LX9086 | 18:05 London City Airport | 34h50 | 10:55 Ho Chi Minh City | 2 changes | |
CX250 · CX769 | 18:20 London Heathrow Airport | 17h00 | 17:20 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
TK1972 · TK162 | 18:30 London Heathrow Airport | 15h40 | 16:10 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
LX433+ LX176+ LX9086 | 18:35 London Gatwick Airport | 34h20 | 10:55 Ho Chi Minh City | 2 changes | |
LX327 · LX176+ LX9086 | 18:40 London Heathrow Airport | 34h15 | 10:55 Ho Chi Minh City | 2 changes | |
LX467+ LX9000 · LX9086 | 19:15 London City Airport | 33h40 | 10:55 Ho Chi Minh City | 2 changes | |
OS338 · OS7+ OS8623 | 19:30 London Heathrow Airport | 17h35 | 19:05 Ho Chi Minh City | 2 changes | |
EK32 · EK392 | 19:40 London Heathrow Airport | 18h20 | 20:00 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
LX339+ LX9086 · LX9000 | 20:05 London Heathrow Airport | 32h50 | 10:55 Ho Chi Minh City | 2 changes | |
LH2481+ LH9790 · LH7220 | 20:25 London Heathrow Airport | 32h30 | 10:55 Ho Chi Minh City | 2 changes | |
EK4 · EK392 | 20:40 London Heathrow Airport | 17h20 | 20:00 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
WY102 · WY817+ WY5902 | 20:50 London Heathrow Airport | 40h15 | 19:05 Ho Chi Minh City | 2 changes | |
CI82 · CI781 | 21:10 London Heathrow Airport | 30h30 | 9:40 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
BR68 · BR391 | 21:35 London Heathrow Airport | 32h05 | 11:40 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
BR68+ TG556 | 21:35 London Heathrow Airport | 15h30 | 19:05 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
BR68 · BR395 | 21:35 London Heathrow Airport | 30h20 | 9:55 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
BR68+ VN606 | 21:35 London Heathrow Airport | 17h40 | 21:15 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
EK10 · EK392 | 21:45 London Gatwick Airport | 16h15 | 20:00 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
CA3302 · CA7987 | 22:05 London Heathrow Airport | 21h45 | 1:50 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
CZ304 · CZ373 | 22:10 London Heathrow Airport | 34h30 | 14:40 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
CZ304 · CZ8159 | 22:10 London Heathrow Airport | 30h30 | 10:40 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
CX254 · CX721 | 22:15 London Heathrow Airport | 20h05 | 0:20 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
EK6 · EK392 | 22:15 London Heathrow Airport | 15h45 | 20:00 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
TK1984 · TK162 | 22:40 London Heathrow Airport | 35h30 | 16:10 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
EK70 · EK344+ MH758 | 23:55 London Gatwick Airport | 33h45 | 15:40 Ho Chi Minh City | 2 changes | |
EK70 · EK392 | 23:55 London Gatwick Airport | 38h05 | 20:00 Ho Chi Minh City | 1 change | |
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Discover the best of Ho Chi Minh City — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ho Chi Minh City trip today.
Major history museum covering the Viet Nam War through photographs, documents and artefacts. Powerful, sobering and one of the city’s essential visits.
Museum inside a fine colonial building with exhibitions on southern Vietnamese history, culture and archaeology. Good for broader context beyond central sights.
Elegant museum showcasing Cham, Oc Eo and regional artefacts in a garden setting. A worthwhile stop for visitors interested in archaeology and art.
Pedestrian boulevard in the city centre framed by civic buildings and hotels. Popular for evening walks, people-watching and a clear view of urban Ho Chi Minh City.
Lively backpacker area known for nightlife, street energy and budget travel services. Worth visiting to experience a busy, modern side of the city.
The city’s main Chinatown district, filled with temples, markets and shophouses. Explore for local commerce, heritage streets and a distinct cultural atmosphere.
Broken rice with grilled pork, pork skin and egg. A classic Saigon meal, valued for smoky flavours, fish sauce dressing and everyday local popularity.
Southern-style beef noodle soup, often a little sweeter than northern versions. A defining city breakfast with fragrant broth, herbs and rice noodles.
Baguette sandwich filled with pâté, pork, pickles, herbs and chilli. It reflects the city’s French and Vietnamese culinary heritage in one portable meal.
Refined Vietnamese restaurant in a heritage setting, serving regional dishes with elegant presentation. Suitable for a higher-end dinner in the city centre.
Popular casual spot for cơm tấm, especially grilled pork broken rice. Busy, no-frills and strongly associated with a classic Saigon meal.
Well-known local chain specialising in bánh xèo and central Vietnamese dishes. Lively, family-friendly and reliable for first-time visitors.
Budget-friendly for most travellers: cheap street food, low taxi fares and good-value hotels make it cheaper than many major Asian city breaks.
Tipping is not compulsory. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares slightly. Small tips in cafés are appreciated but not expected.
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Tan Son Nhat International Airport -> Ben Thanh Market, Ho Chi Minh City
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Ho Chi Minh City by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ho Chi Minh City, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Ho Chi Minh City flights use the London Heathrow Airport to Ho Chi Minh City airport pair. Use this guide to compare London and Ho Chi Minh City airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
London Heathrow Airport is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Heathrow Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to 4 hours. ATMs are located in all terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Heathrow Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Heathrow Airport: Assistance.
London Gatwick Airport is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Gatwick Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 90 minutes. ATMs are located in both terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Gatwick Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Gatwick Airport: Assistance.
London Stansted Airport is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Stansted Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 4 hours. ATMs are located in both the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Stansted Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Stansted Airport: Ramps, toilets.
Ho Chi Minh City is 7 km from Ho Chi Minh City city centre. Public transport options include:
Ho Chi Minh City has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are located in both domestic and intertiol terminals, offering Vietmese and intertiol cuisine, such as Pho 24 and Burger King.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in both domestic and intertiol terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ho Chi Minh City: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ho Chi Minh City: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ho Chi Minh City: Elevators, ramps, toilets.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby include the Ibis Saigon Airport Hotel, which is within walking distance..
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