Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN): what you need to know
Hanoi is 11 hours ahead of Washington DC and is in the UTC+7 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your IAD to HAN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as April? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between IAD and HAN:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
Right now, £324 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £607. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from IAD to HAN if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
74.39% of flights departing from Washington Dulles International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Washington Dulles International Airport from central Washington DC, it takes around 50 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 35 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 3 hours 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to IAD:
Arriving at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
If you're arriving on a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near HAN:
Venture beyond Hanoi and explore places that don't make every travel guide with your own wheels. You can pick up a Noi Bai International Airport rental car from Dichung Car Hire.
To lock in the lowest rate, book your vehicle from Noi Bai International Airport several weeks in advance. Prices usually increase closer to your day of departure.
Getting from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to central Hanoi
Noi Bai International Airport is roughly 16 miles from the centre of Hanoi. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Hanoi in April.
Book your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport for June if you'd like to visit Hanoi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAD to HAN in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Vietnam
Việt Trì is just one of the many cities in Vietnam waiting to be explored after you've seen Hanoi. Around 30 miles away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Vườn Lan Hiền Vũ, Nhà Vườn Tiến An and Vườn lan Ngọc Tân.
Móng Cái is another essential stop in Vietnam and is around 140 miles east of Hanoi. No trip is complete without seeing Tra Co beach, Moncay Catholic Church and Chimsu Chill on the beach.