Hanoi Noi Bai Airport (HAN)

Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)

Noi Bai International Airport is a strategic aviation hub in Northern Vietnam, connecting Hanoi to key destinations such as Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh, Hai Phong, and Lao Cai (Sapa). It is the second busiest airport in Vietnam.

Air India operations

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Check-in counters

We are available at Terminal 2, in row L, from counter number L1 to L5.

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Terminals

This airport has two terminals. Terminal 1 is a domestic terminal, while Terminal 2 is an international terminal. Air India operates out of Terminal 2.

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Lounges

Unwind before and between flights at the lounges in Noi Bai International Airport.

Special assistance

Information counter is located on the 3rd floor of the International Departures terminal, opposite Row H.

Services and amenities

ATM

ATM

Information-desk

Information desk 

Foreign-exchange-and-banking

Foreign exchange and banking

Shopping-outlets

Shopping outlets

Restaurants-bars-and-cafes

Restaurants, bars, and cafes 

Lounges

Lounges

Car-rental-and-parking

Car rental and parking

Smoking-area

Smoking area

Medical services

Medical services

Kids-play-area

Kids play area

Connectivity between the airport and city

 Noi Bai International Airport is connected to the city through various public  and private transportation options, such as: 

  • Bus  
  • Taxi 
  • Ride-hailing services (e.g., Grab) 
  • Electric taxis (e.g., Green SM)             

The airport is located approximately 30 km north of Hanoi city centre.

Taxi pick-up area

  • Taxi pick-up zones are available outside the arrival areas.  
  • Signages are displayed across the airport to guide passengers to designated pick-up points.

Inter-terminal connectivity

 Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are connected via the free “NIA Shuttle Bus” service.

  To Travel Between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2:

  • Passengers can use the free shuttle bus service operating every 15–30 minutes. The journey takes approximately 8–10 minutes.
  • The shuttle operates daily from 06:00 to 01:30 the next day.  

We recommend checking your terminal information before arriving at the airport to avoid any confusion.

Minimum layover time

  • International to International: 90 minutes
  • Domestic to International: 90 minutes
  • International to Domestic: 120 minutes

Airport hotels

Health-medical-assistance

Resolution desk for baggage issues

Available at the International Arrivals restricted area, Level 1, West Wing – Terminal 2 (VietJet Ground Service counter).

Cell phone zones/Waiting lots

Waiting areas are available in both public and restricted zones for passengers and visitors.

Health-medical-assistance

Places to visit nearb the airport

Co-loa-citadel

Co Loa Citadel

14 km 
West-lake-and-tran-quoc-pagoda

West Lake and Tran Quoc Pagoda

19 – 23 km
Ho-chi-minh-mausoleum

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

20 – 25 km
Hanoi-old-quarter-and-hoan-kiem-lake

Hanoi Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake

28 – 30 km

Airport FAQs

Yes, there is free Wi-Fi at the airport.

Smoking is permitted in designated smoking areas within the airport.

No, the airport is not a silent airport.