Noi Bai International Airport serves tens of millions of arrivals and departures, both domestically and internationally, from and to Hanoi every year. It plays an important role in the economic, tourism, and cultural development of Hanoi and northern provinces. If you are about to start your Hanoi travel journey with a flight to Noi Bai Airport, the following information is undoubtedly essential.

1. Where is Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, Vietnam?

Noi Bai International Airport address: Phu Minh Commune, Soc Son District, Hanoi
Noi Bai International Airport code:
- IATA (International Air Transport Association) code: HAN
- ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) code: VVNB

Noi Bai International Airport is one of the three biggest airports in Vietnam, together with Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang International Airport in Da Nang. It was established on February 28, 1977. Noi Bai Airport is situated in Soc Son District in the outskirts of Hanoi, which is about 28 kilometers away from the city center.

Noi Bai Airport plays an important role in transporting passengers and goods from and to Hanoi and neighboring provinces. With the second largest number of passengers going from and to Vietnam, Noi Bai International Airport contributes significantly to the development of tourism and economy of Hanoi in particular and the northern region in general.

Many Vietnamese and foreign airlines have flights from and to Noi Bai Airport. Some Vietnamese airlines such as Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Bamboo Airways, and Vietravel Airlines operate domestic flights. Regarding international travels, besides Vietnam Airlines, there are many foreign airlines such as Korean Air, China Airlines, Japan Airlines, etc.

2. The establishment and development of Noi Bai Airport

Noi Bai International Airport used to be a military base of the Vietnam Air Force during the resistance war against foreign invaders. In 1977, the airport was upgraded and renovated to serve both military and civil flights. It welcomed the very first international flights in 1978.

In 2001, after six years of construction, Noi Bai International Airport Terminal 1 was finally inaugurated, serving both domestic and international passengers. It was not until 2015, when Terminal 2 (serving international flights) was inaugurated, that Terminal 1 switched to serving domestic flights only.

Noi Bai International Airport has been a member of the Airports Corporation of Vietnam since 2012.

3. The modern infrastructure of Noi Bai International Airport

Noi Bai International Airport not only is a civil airport but also serves military flight operations. In the south of the runway is the civil area, while the military area is in the north. Noi Bai Airport offers around-the-clock services and can accept both scheduled and erratic flights as well as personal aircraft. You can find a Noi Bai Airport map online or at any hall inside the airport.

3.1. Runways

The airport has two parallel runways, 11L/29R and 11R/29L, which are 250 meters away from each other. Simultaneous takeoffs and landings are not allowed.

11L/29R (1A): 3,200 meters long and 45 meters wide
11R/29L (1B): 3,800 meters long and 45 meters wide

3.2. Aircraft aprons

The aprons at Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport currently have 47 aircraft parking spots. There is an isolation apron in the north which shares borders with a military area, and a VAECO apron for aircraft repair and maintenance, both of which can be used in emergency situations.

T1: 230,000 square meters, 23 aircraft parking stands
T2: 280,000 square meters, 24 aircraft parking stands

3.3. Passenger terminals

Noi Bai International Airport Hanoi Vietnam consists of two terminals: one for domestic flights and one for international ones.

Noi Bai International Airport terminal 1: 115,000 square meters, with an annual capacity of 15 million passengers
Noi Bai International Airport terminal 2: 139,216 square meters, with an annual capacity of 10 million passengers

4. Noi Bai International Airport's typical ground services

Noi Bai International Airport Hanoi is currently providing the following ground services to meet the needs of passengers:

ATM service: ATMs are located in the lobby area on the first floor of Terminal 1 and the west and east wings of Terminal 2
Free trolley service: You can get a trolley on the second floor of Lobby A, B, E of Terminal 1, and the departure and arrival lounge area of Terminal 2
Luggage packing service: The second floor of Lobby A, B, E of Terminal 1 and the lobby area on the third floor of Terminal 2
Free battery charging service:
- Terminal 1: Lobby A-E and the departure lounge area on the second floor
- Terminal 2: The lobby area on the third floor and the departure lounge area

Food: There are several food stalls inside Noi Bai International Airport. Passengers can easily find them at both terminals' lobby and departure lounges.
Sleeping pods: there are 4-square-meter-large sleeping pods inside the airport, where passengers can enjoy a quick nap. Suitable for early morning departures, long-scheduled transfers, and unexpected delays.
- Terminal 1: second and third floor
- Terminal 2: second floor
Noi Bai International Airport shops: There are souvenir shops in the departure lounges of both terminals selling Vietnamese specialties, handicrafts, textiles, cosmetics, accessories, etc.
Other services: Noi Bai International Airport duty free shops, locker rooms, etc.

5. Airlines flying from/to Noi Bai International Airport

Noi Bai International Airport serves as a major hub for a variety of airlines, connecting Hanoi to numerous destinations worldwide. There are a large number of airlines operating regular flights from and to this Hanoi international airport, including 5 domestic airlines: Vietnam Airlines, Bamboo Airways, Vietjet Air, Pacific Airlines, Vietravel Airlines, and more than 20 international airlines such as Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, Hong Kong Airlines, Thai Airways, Lao Airlines, Japan Airlines, Air Asia, etc.

6. How to get from Noi Bai International Airport to Hanoi and vice versa?

Located only 28 kilometers away from the city center, the airport can be reached by different means of transportation:

6.1. By bus

Depending on the place you stay, you can take different bus routes to reach the airport:

From Cau Giay District: Bus No. 07
From Long Bien District: Bus No. 17
From Nam Tu Liem District: Bus No. 109
From Hanoi city center (Ba Dinh District, Hoan Kiem District, Hai Ba Trung District, Tay Ho District): Bus No. 90 and bus 86 Noi Bai Airport
From Ha Dong District: Bus No. 68
Other bus routes: Bus No. NB01, NB02, and NB03

You can easily find the most suitable bus route by looking up on Google Maps and Hanoi bus’s website: timbus.vn

6.2. Airport shuttle bus

Some airlines offer 16 or 45-seat shuttle buses from Hanoi city center to Noi Bai Airport and vice versa. You can find them at the bus stop in front of Terminal 1. It costs 40,000 VND per person for a one-way ticket.

6.3. Noi Bai Airport taxi

Going from Hanoi city center to Noi Bai International Airport and vice versa by taxi is another great choice. You can ask your hotel receptionist to book a taxi for you or you can book one yourself on the internet. It normally costs from 180,000 - 250,000 VND to go from Hanoi city center to Noi Bai. If you are farther away, such as in Nam Tu Liem District or Ha Dong District, it will cost you 20,000 - 50,000 VND more.

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This airport is the gateway to Hanoi - the city with countless tourist attractions that could easily capture travelers’ hearts. If you are about to take flights to Noi Bai International Airport, remember to spend some days exploring the charm of the capital, especially its reputable attractions such as Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi Old Quarter, Ba Dinh Square, Temple of Literature, Ba Vi National Park, to name a few.

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As the gateway to Hanoi and the northern provinces, Noi Bai International Airport plays a significant role in boosting the development of transportation, tourism, and economy of the whole region. Hopefully, the information provided above will help you have smooth flights from and to this airport.

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