Flying from London to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll fly out of in London. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from London to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) out of here.
The average duration of a direct London to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport flight is 11 hours 35 minutes.
Hanoi is seven hours ahead of London. Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport is located in Hanoi, which operates on the UTC+7 timezone.
Take your pick of 3 direct flights each week between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN). This is the most popular route, with Vietnam Airlines offering a 11am departure from LHR to HAN.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to HAN, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Reach your destination without the detour from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Direct flights from London to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) can be booked from here.
Vietnam Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from London to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport jetting out of LHR.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between LHR and HAN is Vietnam Airlines.
With a dependable 93.33% of services landing on schedule, Vietnam Airlines is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from London to HAN departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Some popular options include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Located around 24 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from London to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport. Check out these connections between London Gatwick Airport and HAN:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your London to HAN flight, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
The majority of flights that depart London Gatwick Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Whether just for a couple of hours or several days, a stopover can make your journey feel more relaxed and effortless. When jetting out of London Stansted Airport (STN), you can book a plane ticket from London to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) with a stop at Dubai International Airport (DXB).
From central London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to arrive by car and 45 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early London to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to London Stansted Airport and get to your departure gate with plenty of time to spare:
STN has an on-time performance rating of 80%. This means the majority of its flights reach their destination on schedule and your plans stay right on track.
About Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
Have a late flight from London to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near HAN and turn in quicker:
Getting from Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to central Hanoi
Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport is around 31 kilometres from the centre of Hanoi. It takes around 40 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
Currently, R 5,442 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 8,367. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to HAN. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Affordable London to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
February is the busiest month for flights from London to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN). Plan your visit to Hanoi in December for a quieter experience.
Book a London to HAN plane ticket departing in June if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Hanoi to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from London to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Hanoi
Start your Hanoi trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
You'll find loads of terrific things to do in Hanoi when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum followed by Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre and Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street.
Explore more of Vietnam
Móng Cái is another well-known destination in Vietnam and is around 225 kilometres east of Hanoi. No trip is complete without dropping by Baĩ biển Trà Cổ, Tra Co beach and Biển Trà cổ, Móng Cái, Quảng Ninh.