Flying from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN): what you need to know
The timezone in Hanoi is UTC+7, which is one hour behind Kota Kinabalu.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your BKI to HAN flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BKI and HAN:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport flight is R 1,316. A round-trip ticket right now is R 3,929. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BKI to HAN if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from BKI to HAN.
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Handy information about Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 73.51% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Kota Kinabalu International Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Kota Kinabalu. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to BKI:
Arriving at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
If you're coming in on a late Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near HAN:
Pick up a Noi Bai International Airport rental car and explore corners of Hanoi that aren't in every guidebook. Find your ideal set of wheels with Dichung Car Hire.
Give yourself a better shot at getting the lowest price by booking as early as you can. Reserving your ride from Noi Bai International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a good move.
Getting from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to central Hanoi
Noi Bai International Airport to the centre of Hanoi has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Hanoi in April.
When booking your flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Hanoi, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BKI to HAN in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Vietnam
Việt Trì is just one of the many cities in Vietnam waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Hanoi. Around 48 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Vườn Lan Hiền Vũ, Nhà Vườn Tiến An and Vườn lan Ngọc Tân.
Móng Cái is another well-known destination in Vietnam and is around 225 kilometres east of Hanoi. No journey is complete without dropping by Tra Co beach, Moncay Catholic Church and Chimsu Chill on the beach.