Flying from Hanoi Airport (HAN) to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN): what you need to know
Around 1 hour is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Hanoi Airport to Dien Bien Phu Airport.
Every week, there are 11 Hanoi Airport to Dien Bien Phu Airport flights. To jet off as soon as possible, select the 13:25 Vietnam Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 18:45 with Vietnam Airlines.
To ensure you catch your HAN to DIN flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Vietnam Airlines has direct flights from Hanoi Airport to Dien Bien Phu Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Dien Bien Phu — and maybe even more of Vietnam if you have time.
Vietnam Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating HAN to DIN flights is Vietnam Airlines. Its services land as scheduled 65.28% of the time.
If you want to visit another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Hanoi Airport to Dien Bien Phu Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Ho Chi Minh City Airport is a sought-after stop between HAN and DIN.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hanoi Airport (HAN) to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Hanoi Airport to Dien Bien Phu Airport flight is 30 €. A return ticket right now is 61 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HAN to DIN if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The cheapest month for flights from Hanoi Airport to Dien Bien Phu Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Hanoi Airport (HAN)
72% of flights leaving from Hanoi Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Hanoi Airport is around 31 kilometres from central Hanoi. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near HAN? If you're boarding an early flight from Hanoi Airport to Dien Bien Phu Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Hanoi Airport to Dien Bien Phu Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DIN instead:
Getting from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) to central Dien Bien Phu
Dien Bien Phu Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Dien Bien Phu. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN)
May is the busiest month for flights from Hanoi Airport to Dien Bien Phu Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Dien Bien Phu in March.
The warmest month in Dien Bien Phu is April, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Hanoi Airport to Dien Bien Phu Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HAN to DIN sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Vietnam
Dien Bien Phu has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Vietnam you'll want to see. Around 290 kilometres east of Dien Bien Phu, a trip to Hanoi will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre and Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street.