He also said: “Its about 40 mins from District 1 in HCMC to the airport. For domestic flights I was advised to leave in a taxi no less than 1.5 hours before the flight (obviously longer for international flights).”

A friend has taken the Giant Ibis several times in the last month and says he’s arrived at 16:30 pm at the very latest. He said he would be comfortable taking a 19:45 flight, but would go for the 22:05 if you’re a cautious traveler who likes to be at the airport very early.

By the way, its 4th August we are planning on going if that makes any difference. Thanks again!

Thanks for this blog, it is amazing and has really helped us plan our trip to Cambodia and Vietnam this summer.

We are travelling from Phnom Penh to Hanoi booking a flight from Ho Chi Minh. There is one at 19:45 and another at 22:05 departing to Hanoi. Planning on catching the 8am bus from Phnom Penh.

Thinking the 22:05 should give us plenty of time, but wondering if the 19:45 would be ok? Your opinion would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Aly and Katie

Never. I need to update this. More like 7-8.5 hours, and I would give a lot of padding time for a flight, just to be safe.