Paris to Ho Chi Minh City.
€356 flights
Paris-Ho Chi Minh City flights run around €356 round-trip from CDG on direct or 1-stop routes. Mid-range stays + food cost €21-€45/day on the ground. Visa rules from FR: see destination page for details. Best months: Dec-Apr.
Saigon (HCMC) has the cheapest Vietnam flights from south India (~₹16k Chennai-SGN direct) and is the base for Cu Chi tunnels and the Mekong Delta.
Why Ho Chi Minh City for travellers from Paris.
- Flights from CDG: ~€356 round-trip on direct or 1-stop carriers.
- Entry from FR: most NoMadYa destinations are visa-free or visa-on-arrival for FR passports; check the destination page for current rules.
- On-the-ground cost: €21-€45/day mid-range covering hotel + food + transit.
- Best months: Dec-Apr.
- 01Cu Chi tunnels
- 02War Remnants Museum
- 03Ben Thanh market
- 04Mekong Delta day trip
Ways in.
Round-trip estimates from CDG in EUR. Live fares via Skyscanner.
How much does it cost?
| DURATION | BUDGET | MID-RANGE | PREMIUM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 days | €1,204 | €1,349 | €1,772 |
| 7 days | €1,311 | €1,514 | €2,106 |
| 10 days | €1,472 | €1,761 | €2,607 |
All-in: flights from CDG + visa + ground (hotel + food + transit). Mid-range covers 3-star city-center stays; premium = 4-star with private transfers.
Things worth doing.
Halong Bay overnight cruise
Sleeper junk + kayak in karst inlets, north of Hanoi.
Saigon street food walking tour
5 stops, ride pillion through District 1 at night.
Hoi An lantern boat ride
Glow-river paddle through old quarter at dusk.
Cu Chi tunnels half-day
Crawl the Viet Cong tunnel network outside HCMC.
Mekong delta day trip
Boat + coconut candy village + floating market.
Hanoi food tour with motorbike
Pho + bun cha + egg coffee across the old quarter.
Prices from GetYourGuide; live availability + booking on click. Indicative INR.
Where to sleep.
Old Quarter View Hostel
Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Rooftop bar overlooking Hang Be market, 2 mins from Beer Corner.
La Sinfonía del Rey
Old Quarter, Hanoi
Boutique 5-star, complimentary cyclo tour, included breakfast.
Sofitel Legend Metropole
French Quarter, Hanoi
1901 colonial landmark, Bamboo Bar where Graham Greene wrote.
Indicative INR rates. Live pricing + availability on Booking.com via the partner link.
Common questions.
How much does a 7-day Ho Chi Minh City trip from Paris cost in 2026?
Mid-range, around €356 all-in for 7 days from Paris. That's flights from CDG (~€356), paid e-Visa 90 days (Vietnam; apply at evisa.gov.vn) visa fee, and €21-€45/day on the ground covering hotel, food, transit. Budget travelers can do it for ₹59k; premium goes ₹95k+.
What's the best month to fly Paris to Ho Chi Minh City?
Dec-Apr, that's peak season for Ho Chi Minh City. Flights from CDG are typically €356 round-trip in those months. Off-peak (avoid monsoon / extreme heat) can dip 20-30% on flight prices but check destination-specific weather first.
Do I need a visa to visit Ho Chi Minh City from Paris?
Entry rules from FR vary, most Ho Chi Minh City destinations are visa-free or visa-on-arrival for FR passport holders. Check the destination page or your country's foreign-travel advisory for current rules.
How many days do I need to see Ho Chi Minh City properly?
Cu Chi tunnels, War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh market can be covered in 7 days at a comfortable pace from Paris. Less than 5 days feels rushed; more than 10 needs a side-trip or second country to stay interesting.
What's a unique tip for Paris travelers going to Ho Chi Minh City?
Saigon (HCMC) has the cheapest Vietnam flights from south India (~₹16k Chennai-SGN direct) and is the base for Cu Chi tunnels and the Mekong Delta.
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