Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Noi Bai International Airport is 9 hours 55 minutes.
Hanoi's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Hanoi four hours behind Melbourne.
Each week, there are five Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Noi Bai International Airport flights. If you want to jet off as soon as possible, opt for the 00:30 Vietnam Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 08:30 with VietJet Air.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MEL to HAN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
VietJet Air is your gateway to discovering Hanoi (and maybe even some other great parts of Vietnam!). Browse the direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Noi Bai International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is VietJet Air.
Vietnam Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for MEL to HAN flights, with 80.77% of services arriving as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Noi Bai International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between MEL and HAN:
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
At the moment, ج.م. 8,489 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Noi Bai International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 17,689. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book five months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MEL to HAN.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Noi Bai International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 67.71% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near MEL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Noi Bai International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
If you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Noi Bai International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near HAN:
Set your own pace with a Noi Bai International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dichung Car Hire to explore beyond Hanoi's usual tourist stops.
Book your ride from Noi Bai International Airport at least a few weeks before your trip to lock in the best possible deal. If you're travelling during a busy 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 around 35 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Noi Bai International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Hanoi in April.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Noi Bai International Airport for June if you want to explore Hanoi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 36ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to HAN in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC and 22ºC then.
Explore more of Vietnam
Hanoi has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Vietnam waiting to be discovered. Around 48 kilometres north-west of Hanoi, a visit to Việt Trì will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Vườn Lan Hiền Vũ, Nhà Vườn Tiến An and Vườn lan Ngọc Tân.
If you want to check out another side of Vietnam, consider Móng Cái, about 225 kilometres east of Hanoi. Tra Co beach, Moncay Catholic Church and Chimsu Chill on the beach are key reasons to visit.
