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Flights from Istanbul to Ho Chi Minh City
There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Ho Chi Minh City. The easiest way is one stop via Guangzhou or Ashgabat, about 14h 18m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 46m
Istanbul to Ho Chi Minh City at a glance
Fastest journey12h 46mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Guangzhou or Ashgabat
Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Ho Chi Minh City
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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IST Guangzhou (CAN) SGN
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines, VietJet Air
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IST Ashgabat (ASB) SGN
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines, Turkmenistan Airlines · Leg 2: Turkmenistan Airlines
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IST Shanghai (PVG) SGN
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Air
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IST Ulaanbaatar (UBN) SGN
Leg 1: MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: MIAT Mongolian Airlines
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IST New Delhi (DEL) SGN
Leg 1: IndiGo, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air India, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines
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
- 8,188 km5,085 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 46mestimate
- Time difference
- +4hHo Chi Minh City vs Istanbul
- Currency in Ho Chi Minh City
- VND
- Airports
- IST, SAW → SGN
Flights from Istanbul to Ho Chi Minh City: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Ho Chi Minh City?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Guangzhou, Ashgabat and Shanghai. 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 Istanbul to Ho Chi Minh City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,188 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Ho Chi Minh City?
The best connecting points are Guangzhou (CAN), Ashgabat (ASB), Shanghai (PVG) and Moscow (SVO). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Guangzhou, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Ho Chi Minh City?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Ho Chi Minh City: Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City is 4 hours ahead of Istanbul.
