Travelling from Mexico City to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports where your trip can begin in Mexico City. Explore your options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) when planning your flight from Mexico City to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN).
Noi Bai International Airport is located in Hanoi. The city runs on the UTC+7 timezone and is 13 hours ahead of Mexico City.
To ensure you get on your flight from Mexico City to HAN, 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 general rule.
High season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Stopovers offer the opportunity to visit a new city or just have a break during your travels. When searching for a cheap flight from Mexico City to HAN, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is one option when leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
MEX is around 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Noi Bai International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Benito Juarez International Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from MEX arrive on schedule 80.91% of the time.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
On public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in about 1 hour 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
Relax before your Mexico City to HAN flight at a hotel close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can wake up and get to the airport with time to spare.
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 67.58%.
About Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
Consider staying in a hotel near HAN if you're catching a late flight from Mexico City to Noi Bai International Airport. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to central Hanoi
Noi Bai International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Hanoi. How long it'll take to get there in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
R 8,505 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Noi Bai International Airport. Return flights start at R 15,209. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Mexico City to HAN. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Mexico City to Noi Bai International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Mexico City to HAN.
Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Mexico City to Noi Bai International Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
April is the quietest month for flights from Mexico City to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), while July is the busiest. Work out the best time to visit Hanoi based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Mexico City to HAN plane ticket departing in June if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Hanoi to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
January has temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Noi Bai International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Hanoi
Start your Hanoi trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Mexico City to Noi Bai International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
You'll find loads of things to do in Hanoi when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum followed by Hanoi Street Foods and Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre.
Explore more of Vietnam
You've done Hanoi, now it's time to explore more of Vietnam. Journey about 225 kilometres east to Móng Cái to tick off its popular sights. From Baĩ biển Trà Cổ to Tra Co beach and Biển Trà cổ, Móng Cái, Quảng Ninh, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 129 kilometres south of Hanoi, Bỉm Sơn is another favourite stop in Vietnam. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Quang Khanh Pagoda, Thung lũng xanh and Di Tích Lịch Sử Động Cửa Buồng.
