Brussels in January: 3°C, drizzle and dark by half past four. Saigon in January: 32°C, dry skies and a million scooters.
Juneyao Airlines flies from Brussels to Ho Chi Minh City from €393 return, with one stop in Shanghai. Checked baggage, hand luggage and meals are included, and the dates run from November 2026 to January 2027.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Brussels, Belgium
- To: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Airline: Juneyao Airlines
- Stops: 1 stop (Shanghai)
- Price: €393–€403 return
- When: November 2026 - January 2027
Example dates:
08/01/2027 - 21/01/2027
25/11/2026 - 08/12/2026
18/11/2026 - 08/12/2026
The catch is a long layover in Shanghai Pudong: about 15 hours on the way out and 20 on the way back. China's visa-free transit rules let many European passport holders leave the airport, so you can see the Bund and eat soup dumplings on the way. Check the current rules for your nationality before booking.
💰 How far does your money go?
A Belgian beer on a café terrace in Brussels costs €4-5. In Saigon, a beer at a bar is about 40,000 dong (€1.40), and a glass of street-side draught can cost a quarter of that. A bánh mì from a cart is about €0.55, a bowl of phở at a street café around €1.80, and a 5 km Grab bike ride €1.50-2. A cone of frites at home pays for lunch and dinner here.
☀️ The Weather
The dry season in Ho Chi Minh City runs from December to April. Expect highs of 31-33°C and nights around 22-24°C. Late November can still bring a short tropical downpour, but by January the skies are clear and the humidity drops.
🏨 Where to Stay
A friendly hostel, a central boutique or a river-view landmark.
Long Hostel · 9.1/10 · From €10/night A family-run hostel off Pham Ngu Lao with thousands of glowing reviews about the staff.
Fusion Suites Saigon · 9.1/10 · From €70/night Spacious suites near Tao Dan Park, with daily spa treatments included in the rate.
The Reverie Saigon · 9.6/10 · From €230/night Over-the-top Italian design and big views over the Saigon River in District 1.
🎯 What to Do
Saigon runs on coffee, scooters and street food.
Street food tour by motorbike: Ride pillion through District 4 and Chinatown for broken rice, snails and grilled seafood.
War Remnants Museum: A heavy but essential visit to understand the country's recent history.
Cu Chi Tunnels: Crawl through part of the 250 km network of wartime tunnels, about 1h30 from the city.
Cà phê sữa đá on a tiny plastic stool: Strong iced coffee with condensed milk, best enjoyed watching the traffic.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Ho Chi Minh City is the gateway to southern Vietnam and beyond.
Mekong Delta: Floating markets, fruit orchards and river life in Can Tho, about 3h30 by bus.
Phu Quoc: Beaches and seafood on Vietnam's biggest island, about 1 hour by domestic flight. Search flights
Da Lat: Pine forests, cool air and coffee farms in the Central Highlands, about 50 minutes by air. Search flights
Hoi An: A lantern-lit old town near Da Nang, about 1h20 by air. Search flights
€393 return with bags and meals included, plus a free day in Shanghai if you want it. A great way to start 2027.
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