Travelling from Chengdu to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll board your flight from Chengdu to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN). Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) are Chengdu's main airports.
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 20 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Chengdu to Noi Bai International Airport flight.
Noi Bai International Airport is located in Hanoi. The city runs on the UTC+7 timezone and is one hour behind Chengdu.
Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) is the most popular route, with 7 direct services each week. You can travel from TFU to HAN on Sichuan Airlines's 8:40pm flight.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Chengdu to HAN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
You can book a direct flight from Chengdu to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) departing from Tianfu International Airport (TFU).
Sichuan Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Chengdu to Noi Bai International Airport departing from TFU.
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with Sichuan Airlines from TFU to HAN.
With a reliable 100.0% of services arriving on schedule, Sichuan Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating on this route.
The distance from central Chengdu to TFU is around 72 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take about 1 hour 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Tianfu International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chengdu to Noi Bai International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
86.59% of flights leaving Tianfu International Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of TFU.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Break up your flight from Chengdu to Noi Bai International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Top stopovers between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and HAN are:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
CTU is around 21 kilometres from central Chengdu. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to reach the terminal when driving from the city centre.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport the day before your Chengdu to HAN flight:
Most flights that leave Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 89.89%.
The street address for CTU is Airport Expressway Entrance.
About Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Chengdu to Noi Bai International Airport. Make yourself comfy 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. How long it'll take to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chengdu to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chengdu to Noi Bai International Airport is RM257. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM556. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Chengdu to HAN if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Chengdu to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Chengdu to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN). July is the most popular month to visit Hanoi. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in April.
The warmest month in Hanoi is June, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your Chengdu to HAN plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Chengdu to Noi Bai International Airport in January when temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about Hanoi
Start your Hanoi trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Chengdu to Noi Bai International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are plenty of things to do in Hanoi when you're ready to go sightseeing. Make your way to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum followed by Hanoi Street Foods and Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre.
Explore more of Vietnam
Hanoi has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Vietnam waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres east of Hanoi, a visit to Móng Cái will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Baĩ biển Trà Cổ, Tra Co beach and Biển Trà cổ, Móng Cái, Quảng Ninh.
Bỉm Sơn is another well-known destination in Vietnam and is around 129 kilometres south of Hanoi. No trip is complete without seeing Quang Khanh Pagoda, Thung lũng xanh and Di Tích Lịch Sử Động Cửa Buồng.