Cheap flights to Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City, more often known by its old name Saigon, is the buzzing capital of Vietnam. Its streets are thronged with mopeds, hawkers and street-sellers, locals going about their daily life and a huge number of expats. Unlike the venerable Hanoi, this is not a tranquil, pretty city. Regardless, most travellers arriving from flights to Ho Chi Minh City fall in love with the vibrant metropolis. HCMC seems in a constant rush, construction work is rapidly taking place and the poor side of life is on permanent display. But the sheer character of Saigon means that many tourists book Ho Chi Minh City flights time and again. HCMC is also a good base from which to explore the rest of the country. Many backpackers arrive on cheap Ho Chi Minh City flights as the starting point for the journey north to Hanoi; along the way taking in the sights of Ha Long Bay, the glorious beaches and the lush interior of paddy fields.