Vietnam flag Hanoi Airport (HAN)

Country Vietnam | Asia | Major Hub | IATA: HAN | ICAO: VVNB | Elevation 39 ft · 12 m | Local time —

Destinations
94
Flights / day
380
Busiest route
Ho Chi Minh City
Top airline
Vietnam Airlines

Hanoi Noi Bai Airport averages 380 flights per day to 94 destinations, with 14 domestic routes and 74 international routes. A total of 60 airlines operate at HAN, led by Vietnam Airlines. This airport provides direct service to 28 countries across four continents, with China representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Hanoi Noi Bai connects to London, with a typical flight time of 11 hr 55 mins. Updated: July 17, 2026

Route Network

Hanoi Noi Bai Airport connects 88 destinations worldwide, with Ho Chi Minh City standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to London, and the shortest flight is to Nanning.

Viet Nam flag Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) – Viet Nam 7 airlines
2 hr 35 mins
721 mi · 1,160 km
73
per day
Viet Nam flag Da Nang (DAD) – Viet Nam 8 airlines
1 hr 45 mins
390 mi · 628 km
62
per day
Viet Nam flag Duong Dong (PQC) – Viet Nam 4 airlines
2 hr 40 mins
769 mi · 1,238 km
24
per day
Viet Nam flag Nha Trang (CXR) – Viet Nam 5 airlines
2 hr 25 mins
676 mi · 1,088 km
23
per day
Viet Nam flag Quy Nohn (UIH) – Viet Nam 3 airlines
—
HAN → UIH
12
per day
South Korea flag Seoul (ICN) – South Korea 6 airlines
4 hr 15 mins
1,668 mi · 2,684 km
12
per day
Thailand flag Bangkok (BKK) – Thailand 6 airlines
2 hr 30 mins
618 mi · 995 km
11
per day
China flag Shanghai (PVG) – China 7 airlines
3 hr 20 mins
1,204 mi · 1,937 km
9
per day
Viet Nam flag Huế (HUI) – Viet Nam 2 airlines
1 hr 40 mins
355 mi · 572 km
9
per day
China flag Shenzhen (SZX) – China 2 airlines
1 hr 55 mins
522 mi · 840 km
7
per day
Taiwan flag Taipei (TPE) – Taiwan 5 airlines
2 hr 55 mins
1,015 mi · 1,633 km
7
per day
Viet Nam flag Can Tho (VCA) – Viet Nam 2 airlines
2 hr 40 mins
769 mi · 1,238 km
7
per day
China flag Guangzhou (CAN) – China 5 airlines
1 hr 50 mins
502 mi · 808 km
7
per day
Singapore flag Singapore (SIN) – Singapore 4 airlines
3 hr 55 mins
1,378 mi · 2,218 km
7
per day
Hong Kong flag Hong Kong (HKG) – Hong Kong 6 airlines
1 hr 55 mins
526 mi · 846 km
6
per day
Malaysia flag Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – Malaysia 5 airlines
3 hr 45 mins
1,306 mi · 2,102 km
6
per day
Viet Nam flag Buon Ma Thuot (BMV) – Viet Nam 3 airlines
—
HAN → BMV
6
per day
Japan flag Tokyo (NRT) – Japan 4 airlines
5 hr 25 mins
2,311 mi · 3,720 km
5
per day
Viet Nam flag Pleiku (PXU) – Viet Nam 2 airlines
—
HAN → PXU
5
per day
Philippines flag Manila (MNL) – Philippines 4 airlines
3 hr 5 mins
1,102 mi · 1,773 km
4
per day
India flag New Delhi (DEL) – India 5 airlines
5 hr 0 mins
1,864 mi · 3,000 km
3
per day
Japan flag Osaka (KIX) – Japan 2 airlines
4 hr 50 mins
2,006 mi · 3,229 km
3
per day
Viet Nam flag Tuy Hoa (TBB) – Viet Nam 2 airlines
—
HAN → TBB
3
per day
Viet Nam flag Dong Hoi (VDH) – Viet Nam 1 airline
—
HAN → VDH
2
per day
Thailand flag Bangkok (DMK) – Thailand 1 airline
2 hr 30 mins
610 mi · 982 km
2
per day
South Korea flag Busan (PUS) – South Korea 2 airlines
4 hr 15 mins
1,700 mi · 2,736 km
2
per day
Qatar flag Doha (DOH) – Qatar 1 airline
7 hr 55 mins
3,429 mi · 5,519 km
2
per day
Lao People's Democratic Republic flag Vientiane (VTE) – Lao People's Democratic Republic 2 airlines
1 hr 50 mins
307 mi · 495 km
2
per day
Viet Nam flag Vinh (VII) – Viet Nam 1 airline
1 hr 20 mins
172 mi · 277 km
2
per day
China flag Beijing (PEK) – China 2 airlines
3 hr 55 mins
1,449 mi · 2,332 km
2
per day
Taiwan flag Kaohsiung (KHH) – Taiwan 2 airlines
2 hr 45 mins
937 mi · 1,507 km
2
per day
Japan flag Tokoname (NGO) – Japan 2 airlines
5 hr 0 mins
2,100 mi · 3,380 km
2
per day
Indonesia flag Jakarta (CGK) – Indonesia 2 airlines
4 hr 50 mins
1,890 mi · 3,042 km
2
per day
Cambodia flag Siem Reap (SAI) – Cambodia 2 airlines
2 hr 15 mins
552 mi · 888 km
2
per day
Macao flag Macau (MFM) – Macao 1 airline
1 hr 50 mins
504 mi · 811 km
2
per day
Viet Nam flag Dien Bien Phu (DIN) – Viet Nam 1 airline
—
HAN → DIN
2
per day
Japan flag Fukuoka (FUK) – Japan 2 airlines
4 hr 20 mins
1,730 mi · 2,783 km
2
per day
United Arab Emirates flag Abu Dhabi (AUH) – United Arab Emirates 1 airline
7 hr 35 mins
3,247 mi · 5,226 km
2
per day
Viet Nam flag Dung Quat Bay (VCL) – Viet Nam 1 airline
1 hr 50 mins
445 mi · 716 km
2
per day
France flag Paris (CDG) – France 2 airlines
11 hr 50 mins
5,690 mi · 9,158 km
1
per day
China flag Chengdu (TFU) – China 2 airlines
2 hr 25 mins
634 mi · 1,020 km
1
per day
Türkiye flag Istanbul (IST) – Türkiye 1 airline
10 hr 0 mins
4,608 mi · 7,415 km
1
per day
Cambodia flag Phnom Penh (KTI) – Cambodia 2 airlines
2 hr 30 mins
684 mi · 1,100 km
1
per day
China flag Beijing (PKX) – China 1 airline
3 hr 50 mins
1,410 mi · 2,270 km
1
per day
United Arab Emirates flag Dubai (DXB) – United Arab Emirates 1 airline
7 hr 30 mins
3,196 mi · 5,144 km
1
per day
Germany flag Frankfurt (FRA) – Germany 1 airline
11 hr 20 mins
5,415 mi · 8,714 km
1
per day
India flag Kolkata (CCU) – India 1 airline
3 hr 35 mins
1,116 mi · 1,797 km
1
per day
China flag Kunming (KMG) – China 1 airline
1 hr 50 mins
324 mi · 522 km
1
per day
India flag Mumbai (BOM) – India 2 airlines
5 hr 35 mins
2,138 mi · 3,440 km
1
per day
China flag Xiamen (XMN) – China 1 airline
2 hr 30 mins
817 mi · 1,315 km
1
per day
Indonesia flag Bali (DPS) – Indonesia 1 airline
5 hr 15 mins
2,166 mi · 3,486 km
1
per day
China flag Ezhou (EHU) – China 2 airlines
—
HAN → EHU
1
per day
Taiwan flag Taichung (RMQ) – Taiwan 1 airline
2 hr 50 mins
967 mi · 1,556 km
1
per day
China flag Changsha (CSX) – China 1 airline
2 hr 15 mins
669 mi · 1,077 km
6
per week
Thailand flag Chiang Mai (CNX) – Thailand 1 airline
2 hr 15 mins
476 mi · 765 km
6
per week
China flag Chongqing (CKG) – China 1 airline
2 hr 15 mins
589 mi · 949 km
6
per week
China flag Hangzhou (HGH) – China 1 airline
3 hr 10 mins
1,101 mi · 1,772 km
6
per week
Myanmar flag Yangon (RGN) – Myanmar 1 airline
2 hr 45 mins
698 mi · 1,124 km
6
per week
India flag Ahmedabad (AMD) – India 1 airline
5 hr 30 mins
2,122 mi · 3,415 km
5
per week
India flag Bangalore (BLR) – India 1 airline
5 hr 10 mins
1,932 mi · 3,110 km
5
per week
Russian Federation flag Moscow (SVO) – Russian Federation 1 airline
9 hr 10 mins
4,182 mi · 6,730 km
5
per week
Australia flag Sydney (SYD) – Australia 1 airline
10 hr 0 mins
4,840 mi · 7,790 km
5
per week
China flag Fuzhou (FOC) – China 1 airline
2 hr 45 mins
935 mi · 1,505 km
4
per week
Japan flag Hiroshima (HIJ) – Japan 1 airline
4 hr 35 mins
1,883 mi · 3,030 km
4
per week
India flag Hyderabad (HYD) – India 1 airline
4 hr 55 mins
1,805 mi · 2,905 km
4
per week
Philippines flag Cebu (CEB) – Philippines 1 airline
3 hr 45 mins
1,422 mi · 2,289 km
4
per week
United Kingdom flag London (LHR) – United Kingdom 1 airline
11 hr 55 mins
5,740 mi · 9,238 km
4
per week
Japan flag Shizuoka (FSZ) – Japan 1 airline
—
HAN → FSZ
4
per week
Australia flag Melbourne (MEL) – Australia 1 airline
10 hr 0 mins
4,795 mi · 7,717 km
4
per week
Germany flag Munich (MUC) – Germany 1 airline
11 hr 10 mins
5,312 mi · 8,548 km
4
per week
China flag Wuhan (WUH) – China 1 airline
2 hr 40 mins
841 mi · 1,354 km
4
per week
Netherlands flag Amsterdam (AMS) – Netherlands 1 airline
11 hr 30 mins
5,513 mi · 8,872 km
3
per week
Italy flag Milan (MXP) – Italy 1 airline
11 hr 35 mins
5,508 mi · 8,865 km
3
per week
China flag Qingdao (TAO) – China 2 airlines
3 hr 40 mins
1,354 mi · 2,179 km
2
per week
China flag Guilin City (KWL) – China 1 airline
—
HAN → KWL
2
per week
China flag Haikou (HAK) – China 1 airline
1 hr 25 mins
314 mi · 505 km
2
per week
China flag Jinan (TNA) – China 1 airline
3 hr 35 mins
1,279 mi · 2,058 km
2
per week
Russian Federation flag Khabarovsk (KHV) – Russian Federation 1 airline
—
HAN → KHV
2
per week
China flag Lijiang (LJG) – China 1 airline
—
HAN → LJG
2
per week
Lao People's Democratic Republic flag Luang Prabang (LPQ) – Lao People's Democratic Republic 1 airline
1 hr 45 mins
253 mi · 407 km
2
per week
China flag Nanning (NNG) – China 1 airline
1 hr 10 mins
179 mi · 289 km
2
per week
Malaysia flag Penang (PEN) – Malaysia 1 airline
—
HAN → PEN
2
per week
Austria flag Vienna (VIE) – Austria 1 airline
—
HAN → VIE
2
per week
China flag Xianyang (XIY) – China 1 airline
2 hr 55 mins
931 mi · 1,499 km
2
per week
Turkmenistan flag Ashgabat (ASB) – Turkmenistan 1 airline
—
HAN → ASB
1
per week
United Arab Emirates flag Jebel Ali (DWC) – United Arab Emirates 1 airline
—
HAN → DWC
1
per week
China flag Lanzhou (LHW) – China 1 airline
3 hr 15 mins
1,065 mi · 1,714 km
1
per week
China flag Zhengzhou (CGO) – China 1 airline
3 hr 5 mins
1,041 mi · 1,675 km
1
per week

Route and destination data updated July 17, 2026.

Hanoi Noi Bai Airport is served by 60 airlines, with Vietnam Airlines in the lead at 26% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 50% of routes. 36 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 57 airlines operate international routes, compared with eight airlines serving domestic routes. Vietnam Airlines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to London with a flight time of 11 hrs 55 mins.

Vietnam Airlines (49 routes)
VietJetAir (37 routes)
VECA (6 routes)
Bamboo Airways (5 routes)
9G Rail (4 routes)
VAG (4 routes)
China Eastern Airlines (4 routes)
SPQ (3 routes)
Air Incheon (3 routes)
Korean Air (3 routes)
Air China (3 routes)
China Southern Airlines (3 routes)
Xiamen Airlines (3 routes)
Shenzhen Airlines (2 routes)
Atlas Air (2 routes)
IndiGo (2 routes)
Turkish Airlines (2 routes)
Thai AirAsia (2 routes)
Air Macau (2 routes)
Cambodia Angkor Air (2 routes)
Emirates (2 routes)
West Air (China) (2 routes)
Shandong Airlines (2 routes)
GX Airlines (2 routes)
Jetstar Pacific (1 routes)
Asiana Airlines (1 routes)
Jeju Air (1 routes)
Ethiopian Airlines (1 routes)
Thai Airways International (1 routes)
China Cargo (1 routes)
CSG (1 routes)
Juneyao Airlines (1 routes)
China Airlines (1 routes)
EVA Air (1 routes)
Starlux Airlines (1 routes)
Scoot (1 routes)
Singapore Airlines (1 routes)
Cathay Pacific (1 routes)
Hong Kong Express (1 routes)
K-Mile Air (1 routes)
AirAsia (1 routes)
Malaysia Airlines (1 routes)
Malindo Air (1 routes)
ANA (1 routes)
Japan Airlines (1 routes)
Cebu Pacific Air (1 routes)
Philippine Airlines (1 routes)
Philippines AirAsia (1 routes)
Air India (1 routes)
Qatar Airways (1 routes)
Lao Airlines (1 routes)
Etihad Airways (1 routes)
CMA (1 routes)
Chengdu Airlines (1 routes)
Sichuan Airlines (1 routes)
SF Airlines (1 routes)
Myanmar Airways International (1 routes)
Hainan Airlines (1 routes)
Turkmenistan Airlines (1 routes)
Beijing Capital Airlines (1 routes)

Hanoi Noi Bai Airport provides direct service to 28 countries across four continents. The route network is 16% domestic and 84% international. China is the primary international destination.

Viet Nam - 232/day
China - 38/day
South Korea - 15/day
Thailand - 14/day
Japan - 13/day
Taiwan - 10/day
Singapore - 7/day
India - 7/day
Hong Kong - 6/day
Malaysia - 6/day
Philippines - 4/day
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 3/day
Indonesia - 3/day
Cambodia - 3/day
United Arab Emirates - 3/day
Qatar - 2/day
Macao - 2/day
Germany - 2/day
France - 1/day
Türkiye - 1/day
Myanmar - 1/day
Russian Federation - 1/day
Australia - 1/day
United Kingdom - 1/day
Netherlands - 0/day
Italy - 0/day
Austria - 0/day
Turkmenistan - 0/day

Delays

Worst Delays · Most Punctual · Most Cancellations · Live Delays
Global  Delays
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16:00 - 17:00

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Jul 19

2026

23:00 - 00:00

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Jul 19

2026

22:00 - 23:00

Departure
3 min late
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Jul 19

2026

20:00 - 21:00

Departure
7 min late
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Jul 19

2026

19:00 - 20:00

Departure
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2026

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Delay Performance (7 day average)
Departures
1 min late
1 min (-41.4%) vs last week
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Arrivals
on-time
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7d trend
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0 flights (7 day total)

Jul 19

2026

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Jul 13

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Delay Performance (30 day average)
Departures
2 min late
1 min (+194%) vs last 30 days
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Arrivals
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min (+95.4%) vs last 30 days
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0 flights (30 day total)

Jul 19

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Global Rankings

Worldwide Position

Flights per day

#77 (380 flights/day)
Top 100 Busiest Airports in the World
Worldwide Position

Most destinations

#193 (94 destinations)
Top 100 Airports with Most Destinations

Runways

Runway Length Width Surface
12,467 ft 3,800 m 148 ft 45 m Concrete
12,467 ft 3,800 m 148 ft 45 m Concrete
10,499 ft 3,200 m 148 ft 45 m Asphalt
10,499 ft 3,200 m 148 ft 45 m Asphalt

Runway Length

Runways at Hanoi Noi Bai Airport are long enough for all aircraft with known takeoff and landing distances.

Operational Context

Hanoi Noi Bai (IATA: HAN) operates around 380 flights per day to 94 nonstop destinations. Its network includes 14 domestic and 74 international routes, with Vietnam Airlines as the leading carrier and Ho Chi Minh City currently the busiest connection. From HAN, passengers can reach 28 countries across 4 continents, and the longest runway measures 3,800 m (12,467 ft).

Airlines and Destinations Overview

Noi Bai serves as the main international gateway for Hanoi and northern Vietnam, with a network that combines a strong domestic schedule and a broad international profile. Domestic flying is centered on links within Vietnam, while international service spans short- and medium-haul markets in Asia along with selected longer-range routes.

Vietnam Airlines is the leading carrier at the airport, reflecting its role as a major hub for scheduled passenger traffic. The route structure is weighted toward point-to-point demand and domestic connectivity, with Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City among the busiest flows.

Terminal Buildings and Facilities

Passenger operations are organized across separate domestic and international terminal facilities, which helps divide traffic by market and streamline processing. Domestic and international passengers generally use different buildings, with terminal use arranged around scheduled airline operations rather than a single integrated terminal complex.

The airport functions as a major commercial gateway, so most passenger movement is focused on standard check-in, security, and boarding facilities for both domestic and international travel. The layout supports high-volume turnarounds and transfer activity between Vietnam and overseas markets.

Key characteristics of the terminal system include:

  • Separate domestic and international terminals
  • Scheduled airline operations centered on commercial passenger traffic
  • Distinct handling for domestic and overseas flights
  • Facilities designed for transfer and turnaround movements

Passenger-facing facilities include the standard services expected at a major airport, such as check-in, security screening, baggage processing, and airside waiting areas. Ground transport links and parking are organized around the terminal areas for both arriving and departing passengers.

Passenger facilities available across the airport include:

  • Check-in counters
  • Security checkpoints
  • Baggage services
  • Airside waiting areas
  • Ground transport access points

Airport Lounges

Lounges at Noi Bai are a mix of airline-operated and independently operated spaces, generally located airside in the passenger terminals. Access is typically based on premium cabin travel, frequent flyer status, lounge membership, or paid entry where offered.

Notable lounges include:

  • Vietnam Airlines Lotus Lounge
  • Noi Bai Business Lounge

Dining and Food Options

Food and beverage choices at the airport generally include a mix of quick-service outlets and sit-down options, with service distributed across the passenger terminals. The available selection is oriented toward serving both domestic and international travelers before departure or during connections.

Common dining options include:

  • Quick-service cafes
  • Fast-food outlets
  • Vietnamese food counters
  • Casual sit-down restaurants

Public Transport and Parking

Noi Bai is connected to Hanoi by road, with access by taxi, ride-hailing services, airport shuttle buses, and public bus services. Travelers can also use the airport’s official transport and parking information through the Noi Bai Airport website for current ground access details.

The airport’s location north of the city makes it the primary air gateway for Hanoi while also serving surrounding northern provinces. Road access is the main mode of reaching the airport, and the transfer time depends on traffic conditions in the metropolitan area.

Passengers can reach the airport using:

  • Taxi
  • Ride-hailing services
  • Public bus
  • Airport shuttle bus
  • Private car

Parking is available for short-term and longer-stay use near the passenger terminals. It is primarily intended for travelers, greeters, and airport users who need direct access to the terminal area.

Parking options include:

  • Short-term parking
  • Long-term parking
  • Terminal-area parking
  • Private vehicle drop-off access

Runways and Operations

The airport has a long-runway configuration suitable for a wide range of commercial aircraft, including narrow-body and wide-body operations. Its longest runway is 3,800 meters, which supports international scheduled service and higher-capacity domestic flying.

As a major hub, the airport handles a high volume of movements across domestic and international networks. The runway and apron system supports scheduled passenger operations, with traffic concentrated around peak domestic and regional bank structures.

The runway system includes:

  • A long main runway
  • Capability for wide-body operations
  • Support for domestic and international traffic
  • Infrastructure suited to high-frequency scheduled service

Passenger Traffic and Airport Role

Noi Bai is one of Vietnam’s key aviation hubs and the principal airport for Hanoi. It supports both domestic connectivity and international access, making it an important entry point for business travel, government traffic, tourism, and onward connections within Vietnam.

Its network role extends beyond the capital area, since it also serves northern Vietnam as a regional gateway. The airport’s mix of domestic routes and international destinations gives it a dual function as both a domestic connector and an overseas gateway.

The airport’s role includes:

  • Major hub airport
  • Primary gateway for Hanoi
  • Domestic connector
  • International gateway
  • Regional access point for northern Vietnam

Location and Catchment Area

The airport is located north of central Hanoi and serves the capital as well as the wider Red River Delta region. Its position gives it direct access to the city and to surrounding provinces in northern Vietnam.

It is the main airport for travelers in Hanoi and an important option for passengers from nearby regional centers that connect through the capital. The airport also supports international demand from business, diplomatic, and leisure travelers using Hanoi as a base.

The airport serves:

  • Hanoi metropolitan area
  • Northern Vietnam
  • Red River Delta region
  • Business and government travel
  • International arrivals and departures

Hotels Near the Airport

There are hotels near Noi Bai that are useful for transit passengers, early departures, late arrivals, and business travelers. Nearby accommodations are generally chosen for convenience to the airport rather than for central Hanoi access.

Notable nearby hotels include:

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Airport History

Noi Bai was developed as Hanoi’s principal airport to replace earlier capacity constraints and to support the capital’s growing air traffic needs. Over time, it became the main aviation gateway for northern Vietnam and the center of the country’s northern air network.

The airport expanded in stages as traffic increased, with new infrastructure added to separate domestic and international handling. This evolution reflected the rise in both internal Vietnamese travel and international services to and from Hanoi.

Further modernization supported larger aircraft, higher flight frequencies, and improved passenger processing. The addition and improvement of terminal and airfield facilities helped the airport accommodate its role as a major hub rather than only a city airport.

Today, the airport operates as Hanoi’s leading commercial air gateway and one of Vietnam’s most important airports for both domestic and international connectivity.

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