London to Hanoi Flights: Noi Bai International Airport

Starting from 2011, Vietnam Airlines operated direct London to Hanoi flights, Noi Bai International Airport to be more specific. British travelers now can avoid the long hours for transit and explore Vietnamese hospitality and service. Here are some information to know about Hanoi Airport, Noi Bai International Airport before booking your direct London to Hanoi flights.

Hanoi Airport, Noi Bai International Airport (IATA: HAN, ICAO: VVNB) (Vietnamese: Sân bay Quốc tế Nội Bài) in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is the largest airport in the north of the country. It is 28 miles (45 km) from the city centre. The travel time from the city centre is 30–45 minutes.

At 650 ha, Noi Bai is the second-largest airport in Vietnam, behind the 800 ha Tan Son Nhat International Airport. A larger international terminal (T2, with a capacity of 16 million passengers per annum) is under construction as of September 2013, with completion expected by late 2014.

The airport has a new 3,800-meter paved runway (CAT II - 11R/29L - opened in August 2006) and an older 3,200-meter paved runway (CAT I - 11L/29R)

The distance between the two runways is only 250 metres, so the airport has a maximum capacity of 10 million passengers a year in accordance with International Civil Aviation Organisation safety regulations.

Lie back & relax on your direct London to Hanoi flights without worrying about long hours for transit with Vietnam Airlines. Noi Bai International Airport is waiting for you...