Flying from Seoul to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Seoul. Explore your options leaving from Incheon International Airport (ICN) or Gimpo International Airport (GMP) when organising your flight from Seoul to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN).
Approximately 4 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Seoul to Noi Bai International Airport.
Noi Bai International Airport is located in Hanoi. The city operates in the UTC+7 timezone and is 2 hours behind Seoul.
Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) is the most popular route. There are 275 direct flights a week to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, take the last flight with Jeju Air at 21:10. Opt for the first ICN to HAN departure operated by VietJet Air at 06:25 if you want to get going earlier.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Seoul to HAN.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Gimpo International Airport (GMP) offers direct flights from Seoul to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN).
When setting off from GMP, you can choose from multiple airlines that fly nonstop to your destination. Take to the skies on a direct flight from Seoul to HAN with one of these:
Break up your flight from Seoul to Noi Bai International Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or cross another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Gimpo International Airport and HAN include:
Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
Da Nang International Airport (DAD)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The distance from Seoul's city centre to GMP is roughly 16 kilometres. Take into account the available transport options and potential delays when working out the best way to get to the airport.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Seoul to HAN? Kick back in a hotel near Gimpo International Airport before your holiday officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
About Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Seoul 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
Noi Bai International Airport to the centre of Hanoi is about 35 minutes by car. It's approximately 26 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
Getting there by public transport takes around 1 hour and 56 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Seoul to Noi Bai International Airport from Rs15,487 or travel return from just Rs38,261. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Seoul to HAN if you book 7 months ahead. We crunched the flight price data and found that's when fares for this route tend to be at their lowest.
The cheapest month for tickets from Seoul to Noi Bai International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' search feature to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your departure dates.
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The best time to fly from Seoul to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Seoul to Noi Bai International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Hanoi, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
Lock in your flight from Seoul to HAN for June if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Hanoi to range from 25ºC to 36ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap flights from Seoul to Noi Bai International Airport sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Hanoi
Once you've booked your flight from Seoul to Noi Bai International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Hanoi:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Hoan Kiem Lake, Temple of Literature and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum are top attractions which should feature on any good Hanoi itinerary.
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