Flying from Melbourne to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN).
Around 9 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Melbourne to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport flight.
The timezone in Hanoi is UTC+7, which is four hours behind Melbourne. Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport is located in Hanoi.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) is the most popular route, with 3 direct services each week. Get from MEL to HAN on Vietnam Airlines's 12:30am departure.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Melbourne to HAN. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Take the express route from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Nonstop flights from Melbourne to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) can be booked from here.
Vietnam Airlines is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Melbourne to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport departing from MEL.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between MEL and HAN is Vietnam Airlines.
Vietnam Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 76.92% of its services arriving as planned.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Melbourne to HAN that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between MEL and HAN include:
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
63% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Break up your flight from Melbourne to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport with a stop at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). A main stopover between Avalon Airport and HAN, it's a good opportunity to recharge before the next leg of your journey.
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to HAN flight is easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you a short ride from the airport.
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Avalon Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76%.
About Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near HAN instead:
Getting from Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to central Hanoi
Central Hanoi is around 31 kilometres from Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport and takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
At the moment, R 3,064 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 5,671. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Snap up cheap flights from Melbourne to HAN by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for landing a bargain.
April is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Melbourne to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning your trip dates. December is the quietest month to go to Hanoi. February is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Lock in a Melbourne to HAN plane ticket departing in June if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Hanoi to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Hanoi
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Hanoi:
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Hanoi must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at 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 seeing Baĩ biển Trà Cổ, Tra Co beach and Biển Trà cổ, Móng Cái, Quảng Ninh.