Street vendor with a bicycle in the urban market of Hanoi, Vietnam. — flights from London to Hanoi
London, UKHanoi, Vietnam

Flights from London to Hanoi

Nonstop flights from London (LHR) to Hanoi (HAN) take about 12h 3m (9,238 km). Vietnam Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $809 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Hanoi

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Street vendor with a bicycle in the urban market of Hanoi, Vietnam. — arriving in Hanoi

Airport transfer

HAN → Hanoi, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Things to book in Hanoi

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Airlines flying London to Hanoi

Carriers on LHR–HAN according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Vietnam Airlinesnonstop fare seen

London to Hanoi fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $809 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $284. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$88730 Oct 2026 · Vietnam Airlines$421 · 2 stops30 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$8099 Nov 2026 · Vietnam Airlines$284 · 2 stops13 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$8897 Dec 2026 · Vietnam Airlines$352 · 3 stops11 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$8694 Jan 2027 · Vietnam Airlines$365 · 1 stop4 Jan 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $284 in November 2026, against $352 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 4 of 4 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (London to Hanoi, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Hanoi

Based on weather and travel conditions in Vietnam

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Vietnam spans multiple climate zones. Hanoi and the north are best Oct–Apr; Ho Chi Minh City is best Nov–Apr. Da Nang is excellent Feb–Aug. The middle has complex weather patterns.

Peak season: October – April

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Frequently asked questions — London to Hanoi flights

How long is the flight from London to Hanoi?
A nonstop flight from London (LHR) to Hanoi (HAN) takes about 12h 3m, covering 9,238 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is London from Hanoi by air?
The great-circle distance between London Heathrow Airport and Noi Bai International Airport is 9,238 km (5,740 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from London to Hanoi?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the LHR–HAN route include Vietnam Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from London to Hanoi cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on LHR–HAN was $809 USD with Vietnam Airlines (nonstop), departing 9 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Hanoi?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $284 one-way, against $421 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from London to Hanoi?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $367 with one stop against $809 nonstop, a saving of $442. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from UK to Vietnam?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Vietnam visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Hanoi?
Vietnam spans multiple climate zones. Hanoi and the north are best Oct–Apr; Ho Chi Minh City is best Nov–Apr. Da Nang is excellent Feb–Aug. The middle has complex weather patterns.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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