Flying from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Frankfurt Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 12 hours 40 minutes.
Frankfurt's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Frankfurt six hours behind Ho Chi Minh City.
Flights from SGN to FRA start at 22:55 — the earliest with Vietnam Airlines. The latest departure is at 23:40 with Vietnam Airlines. In total, you can choose from 13 weekly Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your SGN to FRA flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Vietnam Airlines has direct flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Frankfurt — and maybe even more of Germany if you have time.
Most passengers choose to fly with Vietnam Airlines on this route.
Vietnam Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering SGN to FRA flights, with 70.27% of its services arriving on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SGN and FRA:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Noi Bai International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Currently, ₹ 22,344 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 55,200. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from SGN to FRA by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SGN to FRA.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Handy information about Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
When it comes to Tan Son Nhat International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 66.42% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Ho Chi Minh City. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near SGN? If you're catching an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you're coming in on a late Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near FRA:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and experience the lesser-explored corners of Frankfurt and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport to central Frankfurt has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Frankfurt. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Frankfurt Airport for July if you'd like to go to Frankfurt during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SGN to FRA sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored after you've experienced Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt, Hamburg is another favourite stop in Germany. Experience major highlights starting with Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
