How to find cheap flights to Hanoi Airport (HAN)
Currently, ₹ 9,940 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Hanoi Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to HAN for ₹ 19,490.
Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a notification on the app if the price of tickets to HAN rises or falls.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find the best price on tickets to Hanoi, where Hanoi Airport is located, if you book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' filter and widen your search for cheap flights to Hanoi. This will list all the airports around your departure and destination points.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are often cheaper. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Hanoi Airport.
Best time to go to Hanoi
The cheapest month to take off on a flight to Hanoi is typically May.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to HAN that suits your plans and budget.
Travel to Hanoi in June if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to HAN, but also when fares can be more expensive.
The quietest time of the year to go is March. Book your plane tickets to Hanoi then and take in the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
With averages of between 25ºC and 36ºC, June is when Hanoi is warmest. Schedule your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your time here.
January brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 10ºC to 23ºC.
Want to leave the umbrella at home? February is the driest month in Hanoi, averaging two days of rain.
August brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 19 days of rainfall if you visit during this time.
Weather snapshot
The weather in Hanoi features a subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and cooler, drier winters that create distinct seasonal experiences. Here's what to expect throughout the year:
December – February: Winter brings crisp, dry days with highs around 20°C and cool nights dropping to 13°C, making these the best times to explore Hanoi without summer's humidity.
March – May: Spring brings mild warmth with days reaching 28°C and nights cooling to 20°C. You'll find the weather ideal for exploring the city's bustling streets, and lightweight layers work best as temperatures shift throughout the day.
June – September: Summer brings warm, humid weather with highs around 32°C and lows near 25°C, plus frequent afternoon showers that cool things down nicely. You'll find this perfect for exploring museums, covered markets, and indoor attractions between the refreshing bursts of rain.
October – November: Autumn brings ideal weather with highs around 26°C and nights dropping to 18°C, making it perfect for exploring outdoor attractions and wandering through the city's bustling streets on foot.
Flying to Hanoi Airport (HAN): What you need to know
Get to Hanoi without any stops. These are some of the leading airlines offering direct flights to Hanoi Airport:
If you want to jet away with the most consistently on-time carrier, book your HAN plane ticket with Juneyao Airlines. Up to 100% of its flights into this hub arrive according to schedule.
HAN is in the UTC+7 timezone.
Be tucked up in bed shortly after your flight to HAN. Book a room at one of these stays near Hanoi Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:
Journey beyond Hanoi and check out places outside the typical highlights with your own ride. You can collect a car hire in HAN from Dichung Car Hire.
Hanoi Airport has an on-time rating of 72%, which shows how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be handy to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or have to be somewhere shortly after landing.
Hanoi Airport is located in Hanoi, Red River Delta, Vietnam.
What is the baggage allowance on flights to Hanoi Airport (HAN)?
Most airlines operating flights to Hanoi Airport (HAN) include a carry-on bag with standard fares, though allowances vary depending on your airline and ticket type. Your baggage entitlement will differ based on which airline you choose and the fare category you book: Here's what to expect with major airlines on this route:
Vietnam Airlines
Carry-on allowance: 7kg cabin bag plus personal item
Checked baggage: 23kg included with some economy fares
Terminal: Arrives at Hanoi Airport (HAN), Terminal 1
VietJet Air
Carry-on allowance: 7kg cabin bag (56x36x23cm) plus personal item
Checked baggage: 20kg included with some economy fares
Terminal: Arrives at Hanoi Airport (HAN), Terminal 1
Hanoi Airport (HAN) offers free Wi-Fi throughout both terminals along with currency exchange services and ATMs for your convenience. You'll find various dining options and duty-free shopping areas, plus baby care facilities and prayer rooms to meet different passenger needs. Hanoi Airport (HAN) also provides medical services and several transport connections including buses and taxis to central Hanoi.
Getting to central Hanoi from Hanoi Airport (HAN)
Central Hanoi is about 31 kilometres from HAN.
You'll reach the centre in around 40 minutes if you're taking a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to HAN.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour.
The right hotel can make your trip even better. Here are a few favourites that travellers keep coming back to in Hanoi:
Hanoi highlights
Put these popular attractions high on your must-see list after stepping off your flight to Hanoi:
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: Around 2 kilometres east of the centre in Quan Ba Dinh, this landmark offers a great first taste of the city.
Sông Quê Green Garden: You'll find this park roughly 11 kilometres east of the centre in Giang Biên. Take some time out and watch the world go by in this corner of Hanoi.
Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street: Take on this landmark next. Around 3 kilometres east of the city centre in Hàng Trống, it's also worth a visit to get the full Hanoi experience.
Sightseeing and travel inspiration
Things to do in Hanoi: Stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake in the city centre for morning walks and local life watching, or explore the weekend night market on the Old Quarter's narrow streets just 1 kilometre northeast. Head to West Lake about 6 kilometres northwest for cycling paths and lakeside cafes, or wander through Dong Xuan Market roughly 2 kilometres north to browse fresh produce and street food stalls.
Cultural experiences: Watch traditional water puppetry at Thang Long Theatre, about 2 kilometres southwest of central Hanoi, or browse contemporary Vietnamese art at galleries around the French Quarter. Sample pho and bun cha in the Old Quarter's narrow streets, just north of Hoan Kiem Lake, then catch evening folk music performances at local tea houses in this historic district.
Seasonal highlights: Experience the Mid-Autumn Festival in September with lantern displays and mooncake tastings throughout the Old Quarter. The Tet Holiday celebrations in January or February bring dragon dances and traditional performances to the streets. Spring months from March to May offer the best time to visit Hanoi with mild temperatures perfect for exploring temples and enjoying outdoor food markets.
How to get to Việt Trì from Hanoi Airport (HAN)
The nearby city of Việt Trì is about 56 kilometres from HAN. Reaching the centre by ride-share or taxi will take around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Allow roughly 4 hours 25 minutes if you're travelling to Việt Trì on public transport.
Travelling from Hanoi Airport (HAN) to Hải Dương
Hải Dương is another city that's easily accessible from Hanoi Airport. It's about 64 kilometres away.
It takes 1 hour 35 minutes or so to drive to Hải Dương.
Explore more of Vietnam
Việt Trì is another popular destination in Vietnam and is roughly 40 kilometres west of Hanoi. Make it a trip to remember with stops at Temple of the Hùng Kings, Thien Quang Pagoda and Lăng Vua Hùng.
About 225 kilometres east of Hanoi, Móng Cái makes for a memorable detour. Big reasons to visit include Baĩ biển Trà Cổ, Tra Co beach and Biển Trà cổ, Móng Cái, Quảng Ninh.