Getting to and from Noi Bai (Hanoi) Airport to the city center

When visiting a new country, one of the challenges is figuring out how to get to the city center quickly and conveniently after landing at the airport. Passengers are more likely to lose their possessions and become theft victims if they do not research the proper transportation options in preparation. For those planning a trip to Vietnam and are concerned about it, we bring you the most detailed summary of 4 ways to get from Noi Bai airport to Hanoi city center. Check it out.

Taxi Noi Bai Airport - Hanoi $ 11.95–34.61 25m
  •   Economy 3pax
  •   Van 12pax
  •   Minivan 5pax
  •   Economy 3pax
  •   Van 12pax
  •   Minivan 5pax
Taxi Hanoi - Hanoi $ 18.23–20.38 40m – 45m
  •   Comfort 2pax
  •   Comfort 2pax
Van Hanoi - Hanoi $ 12.50–15.00 50m
  •   Luxury Car 4pax 00:00, 01:00, 02:00, 03:00, 04:00, 05:00, 06:00, 07:00, 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 22:00, 23:00
  •   Luxury Car 7pax 00:00, 01:00, 02:00, 03:00, 04:00, 05:00, 06:00, 07:00, 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 22:00, 23:00
  •   Luxury Car 4pax 00:00, 01:00, 02:00, 03:00, 04:00, 05:00, 06:00, 07:00, 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 22:00, 23:00
  •   Luxury Car 7pax 00:00, 01:00, 02:00, 03:00, 04:00, 05:00, 06:00, 07:00, 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 22:00, 23:00
Taxi Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport $ 9.56–34.61 25m
  •   Economy 3pax
  •   Van 12pax
  •   Minivan 5pax
  •   Economy 3pax
  •   Van 12pax
  •   Minivan 5pax

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Information about Noi Bai International Airport

Having opened on February 28, 1977, Noi Bai International Airport is the second-largest airport in Vietnam. Located around 30 kilometers from the heart of Hanoi in the Phu Minh Commune of the Soc Son District. Currently, this international airport has two main terminals to serve travelers: National Terminal (T1) and International Terminal (T2).

1st floor of Domestic terminal layout of Noi Bai International Airport
First floor – T1 Terminal Layout (source: noibaiairport.vn)

Noi Bai Airport’s lobby E, which is connected to hall A and located in Terminal T1, is the busiest space. Both halls have a combined surface area of up to 23,000m2, five outgoing and two entering gates, four stories, and one mezzanine. The layout of Terminal T1 is as follows:

  • 1st floor: Pick up domestic guests to and from. This is the area with the baggage return shaft after landing.
  • 2nd floor: This is the floor with many VIP rooms, chargeable services, check-in area.
  • 3rd floor: Technical room
  • 4th floor: Restaurants
  • Lobby E has 38 check-in counters and security control.
1st floor of International terminal at Noi Bai Airport
First floor – T2 Terminal (source: noibaiairport.vn)

Noi Bai Airport created 96 check-in counters and departure gates at Terminal T2 for international travelers. This terminal has a basement and four floors:

  • 1st floor: Passengers arrive to retrieve checked baggage and through customs.
  • 2nd floor: International customers come to complete immigration procedures and medical quarantine.
  • 3rd floor: Check-in area
  • 4th floor: VIP and merchant lounge, restaurant, and airline office.

To get between T1 and T2, passengers can take the free shuttle bus at the airport.

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4 options for getting from Noi Bai airport to the city center

Airline’s Shuttle Buses

Shuttle buses are currently available from domestic airlines to take passengers from the airport to the city center and vice versa. You can immediately spot the airline shuttle buses at the airport’s main entrance. Each airline’s distinguishing colors are painted on each bus. Except for Jetstar, the shuttle bus you take does not always have to match your airline. Call the airline you want to use to purchase tickets in advance and follow the guidelines if you plan to use shuttle buses.

Vietnam Airlines

Vietnam Airlines Shuttle Bus with airline's distinguishing color - blue
Vietnam Airlines Shuttle Bus (source: vietnamairlinesgiare.vn)
  • Bus stop at Noi Bai Airport: 16-seat bus parking area – in front of Terminal T1
  • Bus stop in Hanoi: No. 1 Quang Trung, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi
  • Fares: 40,000VND/pax (about 1.69 USD)
  • Frequency: 30-45 minutes/trip (Adjusted according to peak and off-peak seasons)
  • Operating hours: 5 AM – 10 PM daily
  • Route: Quang Trung – Nhat Tan Bridge – Vo Nguyen Giap – Noi Bai Airport
  • Vehicle type: 16 seats
  • Phone: 02438250872

Vietjet Air

Vietjet Air Shuttle Bus with airline's distinguishing color - red
Vietjet Air Shuttle Bus (source: vietjet.net)
  • Bus stop at Noi Bai Airport: bus stop area of Terminal T1
  • Bus stop in Hanoi: Central Circus No. 69 Tran Nhan Tong
  • Fares: 40,000 VND/pax (about 1.69 USD)
  • Frequency: 30-45 minutes/trip (adjusted according to peak and low season)
  • Operating hours: 4 AM – 10 PM daily
  • Route: Noi Bai Airport – Nhat Tan Bridge – Kim Ma (pick up/drop off) – Nguyen Thai Hoc – 69 Tran Nhan Tong (pick up/drop off passengers).
  • Vehicle type: 45 seats
  • Phone: 043941 6270

Jetstar Pacific

Jetstar Pacific Shuttle Bus with airline's distinguishing color - orange
Jetstar Pacific Shuttle Bus (source: sanvemaybay.com.vn)
  • Bus stop at Noi Bai airport: T1 Terminal bus parking area
  • Bus stops in Hanoi: Ngoc Khanh bus station and Quang Trung bus station
  • Fares: 40,000 VND/pax (about 1.69 USD)
  • Frequency: 30-45 minutes/trip (adjusted according to peak and low season)
  • Operating hours: 4 AM – 10 PM daily
  • Route: Noi Bai Airport – Thang Long Bridge – Hoang Quoc Viet – Nguyen Van Huyen – Dao Tan – Ngoc Khanh bus station – Quang Trung bus station.
  • Vehicle type: 45 seats
  • Phone: at Noi Bai: 0438840496 and in Hanoi: 0438250872

Public Bus

If you arrive at Noi Bai airport daily between 6 am and 7 pm, you could take a bus to the heart of Hanoi for an incredibly low cost. Since this is a public transportation option, the cost will be incredibly low. However, you cannot bring a lot of luggage.

It’s also incredibly easy to use public transportation; all you have to do is wait at the bus stop for the appropriate bus and board it. Once you get on the bus, a driver’s assistant will be present to sell you tickets. Simply state your destination, and the bus will drop you off there or as close to it as possible. Here are some bus routes you can take:

Bus NO. 07

  • Starting point and end point: Noi Bai Airport (Parking P2, Terminal T1) – Cau Giay parking lot
  • Frequency: 15-20 minutes/trip
  • Operation hours: 5 AM – 9:30 PM daily
  • Fares: 0.38 USD/pax
  • Route from Noi Bai Airport: Noi Bai Airport (Parking P2, Terminal T1) – Vo Van Kiet – Road to the parking lot of T2 terminal (Noi Bai Airport) – Bus stop to pick up and drop off passengers, parking lot of T2 station – Vo Van Kiet – Thang Long Bridge – Pham Van Dong – Hoang Quoc Viet – Pope Hoang Quoc Viet – Hoang Quoc Viet – Nguyen Van Huyen – Nguyen Khanh Toan – Tran Dang Ninh – Cau Giay – Cau Giay transit point (Summer in front of the wall of the University of Transport and Communications) – Cau Giay (Downstreet) – Cau Giay parking lot.

Bus NO. 17

  • Starting point and end point: Noi Bai Airport (Parking lot P2, Terminal T1) – Long Bien
  • Frequency: 10-15 minutes/trip
  • Operation hours: 5 AM – 8:30 PM daily
  • Fares: 0.38 USD/pax
  • Route: Noi Bai Airport (Parking lot P2, Terminal T1) – internal port trunk road – Turn around at Noi Bai Airport toll station – Vo Van Kiet – Road connecting National Highway 2 and Vo Van Kiet Street – National Highway 2 – Phu Lo – Nguyen Khe – Dong Anh – Cao Lo – Co Loa Street – National Highway 3 – Thien Duc – Duong Bridge – Ngo Gia Tu – Nguyen Van Cu – Chuong Duong Bridge – Tran Nhat Duat – Yen Phu – Transit point Long Bien – Yen Phu – Turn around at opposite 92 Yen Phu – Tran Nhat Duat – Long Bien (Opposite Traffic Police Team No. 1 Hanoi – No. 3 Tran Nhat Duat)

High-quality busNO. 86

High quality bus number 86
Bus Number 86 (source: @busexpress86)
  • Starting point and end point: Noi Bai Airport (Parking lot P2, Terminal T1) – Hanoi Railway Station
  • Operation time at Noi Bai Airport: 7 AM – 9:30 PM daily
  • Operation time at Ha Noi: 5:30 AM – 7:45 PM daily
  • Frequency: 45 minutes/trip
  • Fares: 1.9 USD
  • Route: Noi Bai Airport (Parking P2, Terminal T1) – Domestic Terminal T1 (Lobby A, B, E – 1st Floor Arrival) – Vo Nguyen Giap – Internal Road T1 – T2 – Domestic Terminal T2 ( Lobby on the 1st floor of the station to doors D1 – D2) – Overpass on Vo Nguyen Giap – Vo Nguyen Giap – Nhat Tan Bridge – Au Co – Nghi Tam – Yen Phu (Special route for buses) – Long Bien – Tran transit point Nhat Duat – Tran Quang Khai – Trang Tien – Le Thanh Tong – Hai Ba Trung – Ngo Quyen – Ly Thuong Kiet – Le Duan – Hanoi Railway Station.

Taxi

Mai Linh Taxi, a famous taxi company in Vietnam
Mai Linh Taxi (source: mailinh.vn)

A taxi is one of the most widely used transportation options to the airport. These taxi services are available at the station anytime, anywhere, and around the clock. 12 taxi firms are now authorized to run at Noi Bai International Airport. On the first floor of Terminals T1 and T2, the arrivals public area, taxis are set up to wait for visitors.

Depending on where in the city you wish to go, the cost to get from Noi Bai to the center of Hanoi ranges from 10.57 to 16.91 USD. You can make a reservation by phone or hire a car as soon as you land at the airport.

  • Airport Taxi – 02438866666
  • Noi Bai Taxi – 02438868888
  • Mai Linh Ha Noi Taxi – 02438222666
  • Thanh Cong Taxi – 02432575757
  • Sao Ha Noi Taxi – 02432565656
  • Đai Nam Taxi – 02438846666
  • Venus Taxi – 02435272727
  • Group Taxi – 02438515151
  • San bay Taxi – 02435636666
  • ABC Taxi – 02432191919
  • Ba Sao Taxi – 02436363636
  • Hoang Phong Noi Bai Taxi – 02438868788

Private car (with driver)

As soon as you exit the Noi Bai airport building, drivers offering private automobiles will approach you with several options. In comparison to traditional taxis, this service is considered to be more reasonably priced and more courteous. 

Consult and reserve a car on Viator’s website (here) to select the service type that best suits your preferences. You can choose the car you desire on our website and read user reviews to make the best choice. In particular, you can understand the pricing exactly.

We have outlined the many transportation options above for getting from Noi Bai Airport to the heart of Hanoi. Please take the time to carefully read and research to pick the best transportation, simplifying and enhancing your journey.

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