Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Hanoi Airport (HAN): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hanoi Airport.
Hanoi's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Hanoi four hours behind Melbourne.
Choose from four weekly Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hanoi Airport flights. The 00:30 departure with Vietnam Airlines is the earliest available. VietJet Air operates the last service of the day at 08:30.
Give yourself enough time to catch your MEL to HAN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Vietnam Airlines has direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hanoi Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Hanoi — and maybe even more of Vietnam if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Vietnam Airlines.
The most punctual carrier operating MEL to HAN flights is Vietnam Airlines. Its services land as scheduled 76.92% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hanoi Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between MEL and HAN:
Singapore Changi Airport
Sydney Airport
Ho Chi Minh City Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Hanoi Airport (HAN)
R 3,383 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hanoi Airport flight. Return flights start from R 6,598. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To get cheap tickets from MEL to HAN, reserve your journey 11 months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hanoi Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hanoi Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 63% land on schedule at their destination.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near MEL? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hanoi Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Hanoi Airport (HAN)
If you have a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hanoi Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near HAN:
Go beyond Hanoi and explore places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own wheels. You can grab a Hanoi Airport rental car from Dichung Car Rental.
Give yourself a better shot at securing a great deal by booking as early as you can. Reserving your vehicle from Hanoi Airport several weeks in advance is a smart idea.
When to fly to Hanoi Airport (HAN)
The quietest month for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hanoi Airport is March, while June is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Hanoi based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hanoi Airport for June if you'd like to explore Hanoi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MEL to HAN in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
