HPH Cat Bi International Airport
Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) serves Ha Long, about 40 km west of Ha Long. 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.
Cat Bi International Airport — facts & history
We pulled Cat Bi International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 2.4M passengers in 2018.
Figures: Wikidata (CC0)
Getting from Cat Bi International Airport to Ha Long
The airport is about 40 km west of Ha Long, about 55 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: ₫507450–₫805950.
Tipping: Not required; round up.
| Way in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~39 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~55 min | ₫507450–₫805950 | |
| Private transfer | ~55 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~55 min + חניה | from the terminal |
From HPH 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.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Taxi (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanoi | 95 km | 99 min | ₫1221450–₫1939950 |
Which way suits you from Cat Bi International Airport
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~₫507450–₫805950 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 Haiphong ahead, no terminal surprises.
Where you can fly from Cat Bi International Airport
Non-stop flights to about 2 destinations, operated by 3 airlines. The busiest routes:
- עיר הו צ'י מין SGN · 3 airlines
- דה נאנג DAD
Airlines here: Vietnam Airlines · Jetstar Pacific · Royal Air Cambodge
Left luggage & lost and found at Cat Bi 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.
Hotels near Cat Bi International Airport
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
Rates in Haiphong shift daily. See what your night costs now.
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About this page
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026