Flying from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Brussels: what you need to know
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is located in Ho Chi Minh City. Following the UTC+1 timezone, Brussels is six hours behind Ho Chi Minh City.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your SGN to Brussels flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from SGN to Brussels with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
The journey from central Ho Chi Minh City to SGN takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a hotel near SGN? If you're boarding an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Brussels, these stays set you up for a seamless send-off:
66.42% of flights that take off from Tan Son Nhat International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Brussels
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Brussels flight is $485. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,018. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from SGN to Brussels, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for a Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Brussels ticket.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's an even better deal on cheap flights from SGN to Brussels.
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Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels takes around 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel close to BRU if you have a late flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Brussels. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Brussels Airport rental car and discover Brussels and beyond with your own set of wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Brussels Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from SGN to Brussels.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) is roughly 56 kilometres from central Brussels. After your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Brussels, it'll take you around 55 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 35 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near CRL. Here are a few options where you can check in after your SGN to Brussels flight:
Keddy By Europcar, Thrifty and Budget make picking up a Brussels S. Charleroi Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Don't pay more than you need to. Booking your ride two weeks ahead of your arrival at CRL will help you save.
Best time to go to Brussels
Visit Brussels in high season if you prefer a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Brussels during the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Book a Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Brussels plane ticket with a departure in August to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from SGN to Brussels around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Brussels
Once you've booked your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Brussels, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Brussels:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Atomium, Grand Place and Manneken Pis are popular attractions which should be on any good Brussels itinerary.
Explore more of Belgium
Brussels is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Belgium you should also see. Around 113 kilometres west of Brussels, a trip to Ostend will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Fort Napoleon, The Crystal Ship and Leopoldpark.
Around 113 kilometres east of Brussels, Verviers is another favourite stop in Belgium. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Quai Pierre Rapsat, Parc de Séroule and Parc de la Tourelle.
