Flight from Dumaguete to Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City used to be known as Saigon. The name was changed to honour Ho Chi Minh who assisted with ending the Vietnam War in 1975. This city is the financial centre of Vietnam. It hosts the city's Stock Exchange and has many national and international banks here. The city is famous for having a rich history relating it to the war with the French colonialist. It is also famous for having beautiful scenery.

Best time to fly from Dumaguete to Ho Chi Minh City

The best time to fly to Ho Chi Minh City would be between December to March. During these months the temperature varies between 21°C and 34°C making it a suitable temperature to explore the city. Many tourists would visit the city in late January to early February as the Tet Festival or the Vietnamese New Year is held. During this time, the city is decorated beautifully to welcome the new year. However, the prices of accommodations may hike up.

Main airports available in Dumaguete and Ho Chi Minh City

Sibulan Airport – The airport in Dumaguete is Sibulan Airport. It is also known as Dumaguete Airport or Dumaguete–Sibulan Airport. The airport got its name from one of their provinces which in Sibulan. This is the main airport for the whole of the Dumaguete area. The airport is located at the Negros Oriental province in the Philippines. This airport has been established as a major airport. Hence it is a Class 1 airport. This was declared by the body of the Department of Transportation and Communications. Some of the airlines that operate here are Cebu Pacific and also Philippine Airlines that are due to Manila, Cagayan de Oro and also Cebu.

Tan Son Nhat International Airport – Tan Son Nhat International Airport is the main airport in Ho Chi Minh City as well as the rest of southeastern Vietnam. This makes it the busiest airport in Vietnam. The most popular route found in this airport is to Hanoi. The airport has separate terminals for domestic and international flights. The cargo terminal is in the pipeline to be built at the airport. Some of the airlines that operate here are Philippine Airlines which means there is a direct flight to Manila. Other than that, there are Emirates, China Airlines, Vietnam Airlines and many more.

Climate pattern in Dumaguete and Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City has a tropical climate pattern. The city is located close to the Equator, which means the city only has two seasons which is the rainy season and also the dry season. The rainy season lasts from May to November. The dry season is between December to April.

Highlights Dumaguete in Ho Chi Minh City

• War Remnants Museum – This War Remnants Museum is the most popular museum in Vietnam. It showcases the horror and the after effect of the Vietnam War. There are many photographic images displayed here and most of them are the shots of the child that are affected by the Agent Orange. Some of the displays may be vivid for some. At the same time, it is quite eye-opening. There are also artefacts such as the guillotine and the tank of the militaries back then.
• Củ Chi Tunnels – After visiting the War Remnants Museum, many would make their way to Củ Chi Tunnels where there is 250 kilometres network of tunnels which was the base for the Viet Cong's military operations during the war. The tunnels are very cramped but are also used as hiding places, hospitals and also supply routes. Visitors are given a chance to go in the tunnels to experience the hardship of the people during the war.
• Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theatre – This is a theatre that is very close to the locals. It is suitable for all ages. The water puppet originated from the rural villages in Red River Delta. It has been performed for more than 1,000 years. What is interesting about the theatre is that the whole show is done in water. The puppet operators will be half-submerged in the water and they would operate the puppets as though they are floating on the water.