Cheap Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Abu Dhabi — $270

The Ho Chi Minh City — Abu Dhabi route is served by a wide range of airlines: 5 in total, including VietjetAir, Air India, Thai AirAsia, 9G Rail, and Thai Vietjet Air. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $270. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is Ho Chi Minh City’s main international gateway and a regional hub for full-service carriers and many low-cost airlines, typically handling most long-haul and domestic flights. It sits about 6–8 km north of District 1, with road transfer times usually around 20–45 minutes depending on traffic; metered taxis and ride-hailing apps are common (fares can vary widely), while airport shuttles and private transfers are available for a more predictable cost. Pros: central location and frequent services to Southeast Asia and beyond; cons: can be busy and subject to heavy surface traffic during peak hours, which may affect comfort and punctuality. Can Gio/Phuoc Long (military/secondary) — note: Ho Chi Minh City has planned/under-construction projects aimed at creating secondary or replacement airports (such as the Long Thanh International Airport project outside the city) that can change the city’s airport mix. Long Thanh, intended to become a major international hub serving full-service and international carriers, is located roughly 40–50 km east of central Ho Chi Minh City; road trips can take about 45–90 minutes depending on route and traffic, and surface transport options are expected to include express buses, shuttle services and taxis with fares typically higher than inner-city transfers. Pros: designed to relieve congestion and offer larger modern facilities; cons: farther from the downtown core and initially likely to require longer transfer times and possibly higher transport costs until fast links are established.

Abu Dhabi International (AUH) serves as the emirate’s main international gateway and is typically positioned as a mid-to-upper tier hub, connecting both long-haul carriers and full-service regional airlines. You’ll commonly find flag carrier and premium carriers alongside some leisure and regional operators; budget options can be found but may be limited. The airport is about 30–40 km east of downtown Abu Dhabi, with taxi transfers usually taking 30–45 minutes and costing roughly AED 70–100; express bus services run to central locations in about 45–60 minutes for a lower fare. Pros: good facilities, frequent long-haul connections and reliable ground transport. Cons: distance from the city center can add time and taxi fares can be higher than at smaller regional airports.

The minimum one-way ticket price from Ho Chi Minh City to Abu Dhabi is $286 (December 2026), while the maximum is $387 (January 2027). On average, a ticket costs $314–$613.