Travelling from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Hanoi Airport (HAN): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Hamad International Airport to Hanoi Airport is 6 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Hanoi is UTC+7, which is four hours ahead of Doha.
Flights from DOH to HAN start from 02:00 — the first with Qatar Airways. The last departure is at 20:35 with Qatar Airways. In total, you can take your pick of 16 weekly Hamad International Airport to Hanoi Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your DOH to HAN flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Getting to Hanoi (and then exploring more of Vietnam!) is easy with Qatar Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from Hamad International Airport to Hanoi Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Qatar Airways.
Qatar Airways is the most punctual carrier operating DOH to HAN flights, with 73.47% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Hamad International Airport to Hanoi Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between DOH and HAN include:
Dubai Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Ho Chi Minh City Airport
Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Hamad International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from DOH touch down on schedule 81% of the time.
Hamad International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Doha. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near DOH? If you're catching an early flight from Hamad International Airport to Hanoi Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Hanoi Airport (HAN)
If you're arriving on a late Hamad International Airport to Hanoi Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near HAN:
Pick up a Hanoi Airport rental car and discover corners of Hanoi that most visitors tend to miss. Check out the deals from Dichung Car Rental.
Book your ride from Hanoi Airport several weeks in advance to get the lowest price possible. If you're travelling during a busy period, you may want to book even earlier.
Getting from Hanoi Airport (HAN) to central Hanoi
Hanoi Airport is roughly 31 kilometres from the centre of Hanoi. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Hanoi Airport (HAN)
June is the busiest month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Hanoi Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Hanoi in March.
When booking your flight from Hamad International Airport to Hanoi Airport, think about the type of weather you like. June is the warmest month in Hanoi, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DOH to HAN around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.