Traveling from Istanbul to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to jet off from in Istanbul. Check out your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when searching for a flight from Istanbul to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN).
Around 9 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Istanbul to Noi Bai International Airport flight.
Noi Bai International Airport is located in Hanoi. The city follows the UTC+7 timezone and is four hours ahead of Istanbul.
The most popular route is from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN). You can choose from 8 direct services every week. Turkish Airlines operates a 2:05am departure between IST and HAN.
Your flight from Istanbul to HAN won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
With more travelers during high season, it's smart to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) can be booked from here.
Turkish Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Istanbul to Noi Bai International Airport taking off from IST.
Turkish Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from IST to HAN.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from traveling and maybe even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Istanbul to HAN leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Traveling from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 30 miles in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Istanbul to Noi Bai International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Add a little extra to your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Noi Bai International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and HAN:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
On public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 30 miles away, and getting there by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to HAN flight:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76.93%.
About Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Noi Bai International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near HAN and fast-forward to bedtime:
Getting from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to central Hanoi
Noi Bai International Airport is around 13 miles from central Hanoi. How long it'll take to get to the center by cab or car rental depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Noi Bai International Airport is $273. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $477. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Snap up cheap flights from Istanbul to HAN by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
Organize your trip for April. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Istanbul to Noi Bai International Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Find an affordable flight from Istanbul to Noi Bai International Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
April is the quietest month for flights from Istanbul to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Hanoi based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your Istanbul to HAN plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. June is the warmest month in Hanoi, with temperatures ranging from 77ºF to 97ºF.
January has temperatures of between 50ºF and 72ºF. Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to 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 Istanbul to Noi Bai International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Hanoi:
You'll find plenty of things to do in Hanoi when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum followed by Hanoi Street Foods and Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre.
Explore more of Vietnam
You've done Hanoi, now it's time to explore other parts of Vietnam. Journey about 140 miles east to Móng Cái to tick off its leading attractions. From Baĩ biển Trà Cổ to Tra Co beach and Biển Trà cổ, Móng Cái, Quảng Ninh, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Bỉm Sơn is another well-known destination in Vietnam and is around 80 miles south of Hanoi. No journey is complete without experiencing Quang Khanh Pagoda, Thung lũng xanh and Di Tích Lịch Sử Động Cửa Buồng.