Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Noi Bai International Airport is 11 hours 50 minutes.
Hanoi's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Hanoi seven hours ahead of London.
Choose from four weekly London Heathrow Airport to Noi Bai International Airport flights. The 11:00 departure with Vietnam Airlines is the earliest you can take. Vietnam Airlines operates the last service of the day at 18:55.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to HAN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Hanoi (and then discovering more of Vietnam!) is easy with Vietnam Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Noi Bai International Airport.
Vietnam Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for LHR to HAN flights is Vietnam Airlines.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Noi Bai International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between LHR and HAN:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
Currently, R 5,394 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Noi Bai International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,341. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from LHR to HAN by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Noi Bai International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near LHR. Whether you're taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Noi Bai International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Noi Bai International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HAN instead:
Go beyond Hanoi and check out places that don't always get the spotlight with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Noi Bai International Airport rental car from Dichung Car Hire.
Give yourself a better shot at snagging a great deal by booking as early as you can. Reserving your ride from Noi Bai International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a wise move.
Getting from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to central Hanoi
Noi Bai International Airport to central Hanoi has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Noi Bai International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Hanoi in April.
Before locking in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Noi Bai International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Hanoi, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to HAN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of Vietnam
Việt Trì is just one of the many places in Vietnam waiting to be explored after you've seen Hanoi. Around 48 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Vườn Lan Hiền Vũ, Nhà Vườn Tiến An and Vườn lan Ngọc Tân.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Vietnam, head for Móng Cái, about 225 kilometres east of Hanoi. Tra Co beach, Moncay Catholic Church and Chimsu Chill on the beach are key reasons to visit.