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Noi Bai Airport to Hanoi City Center

Every transport option from HAN — cost, journey time, and which one to pick. Updated for 2026 travellers arriving in Vietnam.

Airport
HAN
Country
Vietnam
Fastest
60 min
Cheapest
$1.50

How to get from HAN to Hanoi

OptionCostJourney time
Bus 86 (to Tran Quang Khai / Old Quarter)$1.5060 min
Taxi / Grab$12–1835–50 min

Hanoi is 45km from Noi Bai airport — much further than HCMC. Bus 86 is reliable and cheap. The Old Quarter streets close to cars on weekends for a pedestrian zone.

Skip the queue — pre-book an arrival transfer

A fixed-price transfer meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. No haggling, no cash, no scam risk after a long flight into HAN.

Getting out of Hanoi (HAN)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Where to stay near Hanoi

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Common questions

How much does a taxi from Noi Bai Airport to Hanoi cost?

$12–18 — expect the higher end during rush hour or bad weather. Pre-book a fixed-price transfer if you want price certainty.

What's the cheapest way from HAN to Hanoi?

Bus 86 (to Tran Quang Khai / Old Quarter) at $1.5060 min to central Hanoi.

Do I need to buy a visa on arrival in Vietnam?

Same Vietnam e-Visa as HCMC — apply at evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn. 45-day single entry, $25.