Travelling from London to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN): what you need to know
When organizing your 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 your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Book a direct flight from London to Noi Bai International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 11 hours 52 minutes.
Noi Bai International Airport is located in Hanoi. The city operates in the UTC+7 timezone and is 7 hours ahead of London.
With 4 direct weekly flights between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) is the most popular route. Vietnam Airlines operates the earliest flight at 11:00. If you'd like to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest flight from LHR to HAN is with Vietnam Airlines at 18:55.
Your flight from London to HAN won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) depart from this terminal.
You can travel on a direct flight from London to Noi Bai International Airport with Vietnam Airlines. This top carrier operates services from LHR.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from London to HAN. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The distance from central London to LHR is about 31 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the fastest route, whether you're driving or taking public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Noi Bai International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) operates direct flights from London to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN).
Board your direct flight from London to HAN with Vietnam Airlines. This is one of the main airlines that operates this route out of LGW.
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to refresh yourself with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to Noi Bai International Airport, here's where you can stop when heading out from London Gatwick Airport:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour and 26 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before boarding your flight from London to HAN? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
About Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Noi Bai International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HAN instead:
Getting from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to central Hanoi
From Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour and 56 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
C$531 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Noi Bai International Airport. Return flights start from C$708. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
To secure flight tickets from London to HAN, book your trip 8 months before your departure date.
You'll snag the best savings on your tickets from London to Noi Bai International Airport if you travel in May. Take it one step further and use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the cheapest day to fly out.
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The best time to fly from London to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from London to Noi Bai International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Hanoi. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Hanoi is June, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 36ºC. Book your flights from London to HAN in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Visit in January if you want cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 10ºC and 22ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from London to Noi Bai International Airport.
More about Hanoi
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Hanoi right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from London to Noi Bai International Airport:
Hoan Kiem Lake and Temple of Literature are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Hanoi to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.
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