Flying from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Bucharest: what you need to know
Noi Bai International Airport is located in Hanoi. Operating on the UTC+2 timezone, Bucharest is 5 hours behind Hanoi.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from HAN to Bucharest.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to find a flight from HAN to Bucharest with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
If you hold a passport from Vietnam, you'll need an embassy visa to visit Romania. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Noi Bai International Airport to Bucharest for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules ahead of booking and certainly before you fly.
Located around 26 kilometres from central Hanoi, HAN can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour and 56 minutes.
Have an early flight from Noi Bai International Airport to Bucharest? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to HAN:
How to find the cheapest flights from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Bucharest
C$517 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Noi Bai International Airport to Bucharest. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$1,371. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from HAN to Bucharest, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for a ticket from Noi Bai International Airport to Bucharest.
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Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is around 21 kilometres from central Bucharest. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 34 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour and 36 minutes when travelling by public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel near OTP if you're taking a late flight from Noi Bai International Airport to Bucharest. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Best time to go to Bucharest
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Noi Bai International Airport to Bucharest. July is the busiest month to travel to Bucharest. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Noi Bai International Airport to Bucharest, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Bucharest, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 33ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from HAN to Bucharest in January when temperatures average between -9ºC and 8ºC.
More about Bucharest
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Bucharest right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Noi Bai International Airport to Bucharest:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Old Town, Herastrau Park and Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman) are must-visits when exploring Bucharest.
Complete your Bucharest trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Bucharest and explore the city on your own schedule. Easily compare companies in one place to find the ideal ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Bucharest.