Flying from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN): what you need to know
Hanoi is five hours ahead of Johannesburg and is in the UTC+7 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your JNB to HAN flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious 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 O.R. Tambo International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between JNB and HAN:
Changi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
£266 is currently the lowest price for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport flight. Return flights start from £490. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from JNB to HAN, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Of the flights that depart from O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Johannesburg to O.R. Tambo International Airport is approximately 18 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Taking an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near JNB:
Arriving at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
If you're landing on a late O.R. Tambo International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near HAN:
Go beyond Hanoi and discover places that don't always get the spotlight with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Noi Bai International Airport rental car from Dichung Car Hire.
Book your ride from Noi Bai International Airport several weeks before your trip to get the best possible rate. If you're going away during a peak period, you may want to book even earlier.
Getting from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to central Hanoi
Noi Bai International Airport to central Hanoi has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 16 miles away.
It typically takes 1 hour 55 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
July is the busiest month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Hanoi in April.
Lock in your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport for June if you'd like to go to Hanoi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from JNB to HAN sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Vietnam
You've done Hanoi, now it's time to explore other corners of Vietnam. Travel about 30 miles north-west to Việt Trì to check off its leading attractions. From Vườn Lan Hiền Vũ to Nhà Vườn Tiến An and Vườn lan Ngọc Tân, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Móng Cái is another sought-after destination in Vietnam and is around 140 miles east of Hanoi. No journey is complete without visiting Tra Co beach, Moncay Catholic Church and Chimsu Chill on the beach.
