Noi Bai International Airport
About Noi Bai International Airport
Overview
Noi Bai International Airport serves Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, located approximately 35 kilometres north of the city centre in Soc Son District. It functions as the primary international gateway for northern Vietnam and one of the country's two principal aviation hubs alongside Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat. The airport opened in 1977 and has since undergone significant modernisation.
Terminals & Runways
The airport operates two passenger terminals. Terminal 1 handles domestic flights, while the newer Terminal 2, opened in 2015, manages international services and represents a substantial architectural upgrade. Two parallel runways serve the airfield, oriented roughly east–west. The airport operates around the clock and capacity expansion projects have been periodically discussed to accommodate growing regional demand.
Airlines
Vietnam Airlines uses Noi Bai as its primary hub, and budget carrier VietJet Air maintains a significant presence here as well. Bamboo Airways also operates from the airport. Major international carriers connecting Noi Bai include Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and several Chinese and European operators.
Airlines flying from HAN
4 carriersTop routes from HAN
1 routeOther airports in Vietnam
FAQ
Noi Bai International Airport — frequently asked questions
- Where is Noi Bai International Airport?
- Noi Bai International Airport is located in Hanoi, Vietnam (Asia), at coordinates 21.210°, 105.800°.
- What is the airport code for Noi Bai International Airport?
- Its IATA code is HAN and its ICAO code is VVNB.
- What time zone is HAN in?
- Noi Bai International Airport operates on Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh local time.
- Which airlines fly from HAN?
- Carriers tracked on routes from HAN include Jetstar Asia, SilkAir, Singapore Airlines and Vietnam Airlines.
- Where can you fly from HAN?
- Tracked destinations from HAN include Singapore.