Flying from Nairobi to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN): what you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Nairobi. Explore your options departing from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) or Wilson Airport (WIL) when reserving your flight from Nairobi to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN).
Noi Bai International Airport is located in Hanoi. The city operates in the UTC+7 timezone and is 4 hours ahead of Nairobi.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Nairobi to HAN.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Nairobi to HAN. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Take a pause at one of these airports:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
The distance from central Nairobi to NBO is roughly 14 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the fastest way to get there, whether you plan to drive or take public transport.
Catching an early flight from Nairobi to Noi Bai International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport:
Wilson Airport (WIL)
Split up your flight from Nairobi to Noi Bai International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Wilson Airport and HAN include:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
With public transport, you can travel from central Nairobi to WIL in about 46 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 15 minutes.
Kick off your vacation early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Nairobi to HAN, stay in one of these hotels near Wilson Airport:
About Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
If you have a late flight from Nairobi to Noi Bai International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near HAN:
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.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 56 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
For a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Noi Bai International Airport, C$469 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip from just C$838. These are currently the lowest fares and may vary depending on availability.
We suggest booking as soon as you can to get flight tickets from Nairobi to HAN. You're more likely to snag a great deal and enjoy more options for flight times and travel dates.
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The best time to fly from Nairobi to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
April is the quietest time of year to fly to Hanoi. Alternatively, join the crowds and go in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Nairobi to Noi Bai International Airport.
Lock in your flight from Nairobi to HAN for June if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Hanoi to range from 25ºC to 36ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap flights from Nairobi to Noi Bai International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Hanoi
After locking in your flight from Nairobi to Noi Bai International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Hanoi:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Hoan Kiem Lake, Temple of Literature and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Hanoi itinerary.
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