Flight from General Santos to Ho Chi Minh City

Located in southwest Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh Cityis a vibrant and cultural city where the old meets the new; you can find in many places a modern European architecture and many others a traditional Asian architecture and designs. It is famous for its sumptuous sweets, silky fabrics and home-grown tobacco. Many of the citizens of Ho Chi Minh continue to refer to it as Saigon, the name of the former capital of the French colony of Cochin-China that he kept until 1975.

Best time to fly from General Santos to Ho Chi Minh City

With a tropical climate of 2 distinctive seasons: dry and wet, it's suggested that you should pay a visit to Ho Chi Minh City during the dry season, starting from December and lasting until April. This period of the year is known to be the hottest, with an average temperature of 28 °C (82 °F). The peak is 39 °C (102 °F) around noon time in late April, while the lowest may fall below 16 °C (61 °F) in the early mornings of late December. Humidity is moderate in December and begins to decrease from January to April. Hence, if travelling during this period, foreign travellers can escape from the normal sticky weather of Saigon.

Main airports available in General Santos and Ho Chi Minh City

General Santos International Airport - General Santos International Airport is one of the Philippines Airports located in General Santos. General Santos International Airport's IATA code is GES, while its ICAO code is RPMR. There are 17 flights on three different routes from General Santos International Airport, connecting GES to 3 different cities in 1 different country. The most popular routes connect General Santos to Manila, Cebu and Iloilo. The distance between General Santos International Airport and the city centre is only 16.36 kilometres and also an average of 7 flights is departing from General Santos International Airport every day.

Tan Son Nhat International Airport - It is the main and the busiest international airport in Vietnam. It is serving Ho Chi Minh city and the southeast area of the country. SGN Airport has located 7 km from Ho Chi Minh city, in Tan Binh District. The busiest routes from Tan Son Nhat Airport are Hanoi, Da Nang, Hai Phong, Tanh Hoa, Hue, Singapore, Bangkok, Phu Quoc, Nha Trang and Seoul. Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) handled 38,500,000 passengers in 2018, is the busiest airport in Vietnam. The airport’s IATA code, SGN, is derived from the city’s former name of Saigon.

Climate Pattern in General Santos and Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City has a tropical savanna type of climate which has hot conditions with wet and dry periods over the year. The most populous city of Vietnam lies in the southeastern part of the country on the banks of the Saigon River and is a major river port. The monsoon, tropical latitudes, and proximity to the South China Sea chiefly influence the climate. Ho Chi Minh City has two distinct seasons: a lengthy, wet period from May to November and a pronounced but short, dry period from December to April. Temperatures vary minimally throughout the year owing to the central location. The daylight usually lasts for 12 to 13 hours, while the sunshine is intense throughout the year. Temperatures remain in the 21.1°C (70°F) to 35°C (95°F) for a major part of the year with variations due to cold fronts and typhoons.

Highlights Attractions in Ho Chi Minh City

• Binh Tay Market- constructed by the French in the 1880s, is located in the centre of Vietnam’s largest Chinatown district. Unlike Ben Thanh Market in District 1, this market mainly serves the local population with its extensive range of fresh fruits, vegetables, poultry, meat and seafood from regions across Vietnam. Travellers can also find an assortment of handicrafts, lacquerware, and textiles that are sold in bulk. Along with the interesting historical and cultural aspect of Cholon, Binh Tay Market is great for experiencing the local lifestyle and sampling unique Vietnamese-Chinese delicacies.
• The War Remnants Museum - The museum is a sobering and unforgettable museum which details the effects of the 30 year-long war between America and Vietnam. There are immaculately preserved tanks, planes and other war machines in the outside grounds, but the hard-hitting information is found inside. Photographs, exhibits and written documentation show the horrific lengths that the American Army lowered themselves to try and defeat the North Vietnamese Army.
• Bitexco Tower - The tower is an ultra-modern office tower in Ho Chi Minh, with a characteristic oval extension which acts as a helicopter landing pad. Standing at 262 metres tall, this 68 storey building is the highest in all of Vietnam with a sky deck offering 360-degree views of the city and surrounding area as well as a fantastic sky bar called Alto where you can see all of Ho Chi Minh while enjoying a cocktail and some tapas-style international dishes.