Travelling from London to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN): What you need to know
When planning a flight from London to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), you'll have your pick of airports to jet out of. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
11 hours 35 minutes is the average travel time for a direct London to Noi Bai International Airport flight.
The timezone in Hanoi is UTC+7, which is seven hours ahead of London. Noi Bai International Airport is located in Hanoi.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) is the busiest route, with 3 direct services every week. Travel from LHR to HAN on Vietnam Airlines's 11am departure.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to HAN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
During high season, allow for longer queues and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can find a direct flight from London to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
You can travel on a direct flight from London to Noi Bai International Airport with Vietnam Airlines. This popular carrier operates services from LHR.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between LHR and HAN is Vietnam Airlines.
Vietnam Airlines is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to HAN. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular options:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from London to Noi Bai International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Noi Bai International Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and HAN:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to HAN flight:
69.26% of flights leaving London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can book a plane ticket from London to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) leaving from Stansted Airport (STN) with a stopover. Dubai Airport (DXB) is a busy connecting point.
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to get there by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so on public transport.
Make catching an early London to Noi Bai International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Stansted Airport and get to your boarding gate with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive at their destinations as expected. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Noi Bai International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HAN instead:
Getting from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to central Hanoi
Noi Bai International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from central Hanoi. The time it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Noi Bai International Airport is 260 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 384 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
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 it could cost you.
Affordable London to Noi Bai International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Hanoi. July is when most people book flights from London to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Before locking in your London to HAN plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. June is the warmest month in Hanoi, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Noi Bai International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Hanoi
Start your Hanoi trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Noi Bai International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
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Explore more of Vietnam
Móng Cái is just one of the many places in Vietnam waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Hanoi. Around 225 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Baĩ biển Trà Cổ, Tra Co beach and Biển Trà cổ, Móng Cái, Quảng Ninh.
Bỉm Sơn is another standout destination in Vietnam and is around 129 kilometres south of Hanoi. No trip is complete without visiting Quang Khanh Pagoda, Thung lũng xanh and Di Tích Lịch Sử Động Cửa Buồng.