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Connecting route · Vietnam → Greece

Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Athens

There are no direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Athens. The easiest way is one stop via Chengdu or Shanghai, about 14h 16m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 16m
SGNATHTFU

Ho Chi Minh City to Athens at a glance

Fastest journey14h 16mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chengdu or Shanghai

Best ways to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Athens

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SGN Chengdu (TFU) ATH
Leg 1: Sichuan Airlines, Sun PhuQuoc Airways, VietJet Air · Leg 2: Sichuan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 16m
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SGN Shanghai (PVG) ATH
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Juneyao Air
One airline, one ticket ~16h 38m
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SGN New Delhi (DEL) ATH
Leg 1: Air India, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: IndiGo
Self-transfer likely ~14h 18m
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SGN Mumbai (BOM) ATH
Leg 1: VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: IndiGo
Self-transfer likely ~14h 36m
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SGN Copenhagen (CPH) ATH
Leg 1: Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, SAS
Self-transfer likely ~17h 46m
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SGN Munich (MUC) ATH
Leg 1: Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa, Sky Express (Greece)
Self-transfer likely ~17h 14m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
8,652 km5,373 miles
Journey time
14h 16mestimate
Time difference
-5hAthens vs Ho Chi Minh City
Currency in Athens
EUR
Airports
SGN → ATH

Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Athens: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Athens?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chengdu, Shanghai and New Delhi. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Athens?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 16m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,652 km.
Where do you change planes between Ho Chi Minh City and Athens?
The best connecting points are Chengdu (TFU), Shanghai (PVG), New Delhi (DEL) and Mumbai (BOM). Sichuan Airlines flies both legs via Chengdu, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ho Chi Minh City and Athens?
Ho Chi Minh City: Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). Athens: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
What is the time difference between Ho Chi Minh City and Athens?
Athens is 5 hours behind Ho Chi Minh City.

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