Travelling from Colombo to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN): What you need to know
Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport is located in Hanoi. The city operates on the UTC+7 timezone and is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Colombo.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Colombo to HAN. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like February. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Colombo to HAN. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Colombo, CMB can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Colombo to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels near Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport:
74% of flights leaving from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
About Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
Consider staying in a hotel near HAN if you have a late flight from Colombo to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
Getting from Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to central Hanoi
From Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport, central Hanoi is around 31 kilometres away. It takes about 40 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It'll take around 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
RM611 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport. Return flights start from RM1,121. These prices may change depending on demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Colombo to HAN. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Colombo to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
February is when most people book flights from Colombo to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN). Visit Hanoi in April for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Hanoi is June, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your Colombo to HAN plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Colombo to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Hanoi
Once you've booked your flight from Colombo to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Hanoi:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre and Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street are must-visits when exploring Hanoi.
Explore more of Vietnam
Hanoi is just a glimpse of what Vietnam offers. Continue your journey in Yên Bái, which is about 113 kilometres away to the northwest. From Đầm Mủ to Nhà Thờ Giáo Xứ Yên Bái, there's plenty to keep you busy in this exciting city.
Móng Cái is another standout destination in Vietnam and is around 225 kilometres east of Hanoi. No journey is complete without visiting Baĩ biển Trà Cổ, Tra Co beach and Biển Trà cổ, Móng Cái, Quảng Ninh.