The airport operates a single terminal which serves flights from a variety of Asian destinations with the country’s national carrier Vietnam Airlines and others such as China Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines and Thai Airways providing flights.
There are also flights direct from Paris Charles De Gaulle airport operated by Air France. Budget carriers have also made their mark at the airport with regular daily flights operated by Air Asia between Hanoi and Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur.
Duty-free shops selling somewhat overpriced Vietnam souvenirs as well as liquor and tobacco are also on hand. Seating areas are provided although are not renowned for being especially comfortable.
Airport information: (04) 886 5053/5127
Transportation: outside of the airport, there are plenty of taxis available to take you to the city. Do be warned that many drivers have deals with hotels and guest houses and will try their level best to take you to one of them if you don’t already have a reservation elsewhere.
Be sure to ask about this when you book your ticket. Package tourists booked to stay in reputable hotels are invariably collected by hotel shuttles. Car hire is not an option since there are no car hire companies represented at the airport.
Parking: for details about parking at Hanoi Noi Bai airport, please call information on: (04) 886 5053/5127.
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