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HAN Noi Bai International Airport

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Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) serves Hanoi, about 20 km north of Hanoi. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAHAN
ICAOVVNB
ServesHanoi
From centre22 km
Non-stop46
Airlines32
TimezoneAsia/Saigon
Elevation12 m

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The airport in numbers

Noi Bai International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Noi Bai International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 29M passengers in 2019.

Passengers / year
29M
as of 2019
Elevation
12 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2012–2019

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Noi Bai International Airport to Hanoi

The airport is about 20 km north of Hanoi, about 47 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: No airport rail. Ho Chi Minh (SGN), Hanoi (HAN), Da Nang: a cheap city bus or a taxi.

Taxi & apps: Use only Vinasun or Mai Linh (reputable) with the meter, or Grab/Be/Xanh (legal). Avoid an unbranded taxi. Estimated fare to the centre: ₫293250–₫465750.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~33 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~47 min₫293250–₫465750
Private transfer~47 minfixed upfront
Car rental~47 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From HAN to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Ha Long135 km142 min₫1731450–₫2749950
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Noi Bai International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~₫293250–₫465750 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Hanoi ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Noi Bai International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 46 destinations, operated by 32 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Vietnam Airlines · Royal Air Cambodge · Japan Airlines Domestic · Lao Airlines · Alitalia · China Eastern Airlines · Bravo Air Congo · Air France · Jetstar Pacific · China Southern Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Noi Bai International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Noi Bai International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Hanoi shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Noi Bai International Airport to the centre of Hanoi?
No airport rail. Ho Chi Minh (SGN), Hanoi (HAN), Da Nang: a cheap city bus or a taxi. The airport is about 20 km north of Hanoi, about 47 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Noi Bai International Airport to Hanoi?
Roughly ₫293250–₫465750 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Noi Bai International Airport?
Use only Vinasun or Mai Linh (reputable) with the meter, or Grab/Be/Xanh (legal). Avoid an unbranded taxi.
What's the cheapest way from Noi Bai International Airport to Hanoi?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. No airport rail. Ho Chi Minh (SGN), Hanoi (HAN), Da Nang: a cheap city bus or a taxi.
Can I get from Noi Bai International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. No airport rail. Ho Chi Minh (SGN), Hanoi (HAN), Da Nang: a cheap city bus or a taxi. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Noi Bai International Airport?
About 46 destinations, including Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, Danang. 32 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Noi Bai International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Noi Bai International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Noi Bai International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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