Ho Chi Minh City

Tan Son Nhat International Airport

VVTS

304

Flights/Day

01:59

Local Time

Ho Chi Minh

Timezone

33ft

Elevation

Current Weather

Current Conditions

VVTS

VFR

27°C

Mostly Cloudy • 2kt • 1008.00"

Observed: 18:30 UTC

VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.

Cloud Forecast Convective Activity

12k 8k 4k 0

01:00

CLR

08:00 BECMG

CLR

14:00 TEMPO

1.3k

18:00 TEMPO

Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) CB (storm) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling

FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %

TAF valid until 07:00 local time

About Tan Son Nhat International Airport

Ho Chi Minh City experiences tropical monsoon with heavy rain (May-November). Generally moderate turbulence.

Is Ho Chi Minh City Airport turbulent?

Ho Chi Minh City experiences typical Southeast Asian monsoon weather. The wet season (May-November) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays. The dry season offers much calmer conditions. Unlike northern Vietnam, the south rarely experiences typhoon impacts due to its lower latitude position.

Wet season runs May through November
Daily afternoon thunderstorms during monsoon
Lower typhoon risk than northern Vietnam

How does monsoon affect Saigon flights?

Monsoon brings predictable afternoon thunderstorms that develop rapidly in the tropical heat. Morning flights typically depart before storm activity peaks. The storms are intense but short-lived, usually passing within an hour. Airlines schedule around the daily storm cycle.

When is the best time to fly from Ho Chi Minh City?

The dry season (December-April) offers excellent conditions with minimal weather delays. Wet season (May-November) brings daily afternoon storms but mornings are usually clear. Book early departures during monsoon season to avoid weather impacts.

Is turbulence at Ho Chi Minh City dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Ho Chi Minh City?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 10

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MU870 China Eastern Airlines	HGH	02:00 Local	airbus a320-251n	Forecast
CZ8318 China Southern Airlines	WUH	02:05 Local	boeing 737-81b	Forecast
QW926 Qingdao Airlines	TAO	02:10 Local	airbus a320-271n	Forecast
CZ8474 China Southern Airlines +1 codeshare ZH	SZX	02:25 Local	airbus a321-231	Forecast
CZ6090 China Southern Airlines	CAN	02:35 Local	airbus a320-251n	Forecast
VJ862 Vietjet Air	ICN	02:35 Local	airbus a321-271nx	Forecast
MU282 China Eastern Airlines	PVG	02:35 Local	airbus a321-251nx	Forecast
T5652 Turkmenistan Airlines	ASB	03:30 Local	boeing 777-367(er)	Forecast
MU872 China Eastern Airlines	NGB	03:35 Local	airbus a320-251n	Forecast
6E1642 Indigo	CCU	03:40 Local	airbus a320-251n	Forecast