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Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Chennai

There are no direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Chennai. The easiest way is one stop via Bangkok or Yangon, about 6h 12m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 12m
SGNMAADMK

Ho Chi Minh City to Chennai at a glance

Fastest journey6h 12mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Yangon

Best ways to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Chennai

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

1
SGN Bangkok (DMK) MAA
Leg 1: Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air
One airline, one ticket ~6h 12m
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SGN Yangon (RGN) MAA
Leg 1: Myanmar Airways International · Leg 2: Myanmar Airways International
One airline, one ticket ~6h 22m
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3
SGN Kolkata (CCU) MAA
Leg 1: IndiGo · Leg 2: Air India Express, IndiGo, SpiceJet
One airline, one ticket ~7h 10m
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SGN Bengaluru (BLR) MAA
Leg 1: VietJet Air · Leg 2: Air India Express, Akasa Air, IndiGo
Self-transfer likely ~7h 47m
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5
SGN Phuket (HKT) MAA
Leg 1: Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia
Self-transfer likely ~7h 16m
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SGN Colombo (CMB) MAA
Leg 1: VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: FitsAir, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 02m
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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
2,877 km1,787 miles
Journey time
6h 12mestimate
Time difference
-1.5hChennai vs Ho Chi Minh City
Currency in Chennai
INR
Airports
SGN → MAA

Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Chennai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Chennai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok, Yangon and Kolkata. 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 Chennai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,877 km.
Where do you change planes between Ho Chi Minh City and Chennai?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (DMK), Yangon (RGN), Kolkata (CCU) and Bengaluru (BLR). Thai AirAsia flies both legs via Bangkok, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ho Chi Minh City and Chennai?
Ho Chi Minh City: Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA).
What is the time difference between Ho Chi Minh City and Chennai?
Chennai is 1.5 hours behind Ho Chi Minh City.

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