Travelling from Melbourne to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN): what you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) leaving from here.
Expect to be in the air for 9 hours 55 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Melbourne to Noi Bai International Airport.
Hanoi is 4 hours behind Melbourne. Noi Bai International Airport is located in Hanoi, which operates on the UTC+7 timezone.
The busiest route is from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), with 5 direct services every week. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MEL to HAN is the 00:30 Vietnam Airlines option. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 08:30 with VietJet Air.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Melbourne to HAN.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean longer queues and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Melbourne to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) can be booked from this terminal.
VietJet Air is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Melbourne to Noi Bai International Airport leaving from MEL.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing flights from Melbourne to HAN leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
From the centre of Melbourne, MEL is approximately 24 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Noi Bai International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
About Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Noi Bai International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near HAN:
Getting from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to central Hanoi
Noi Bai International Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from the centre of Hanoi. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 35 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour and 56 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
ج.م. 9,149 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Noi Bai International Airport. Return flights start from ج.م. 16,265. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
7 months before your departure is the best time to find cheap tickets from Melbourne to HAN.
To get the lowest price on your tickets from Melbourne to Noi Bai International Airport, plan your trip for April (it has the cheapest flights). Got flexible travel dates? Use the 'Whole month' function to see the most affordable day to fly.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Melbourne to Noi Bai International Airport. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
April is the quietest time of year to travel to Hanoi. Alternatively, follow the crowds and go in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Noi Bai International Airport.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne to HAN for June if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Hanoi to range from 25ºC to 36ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap flights from Melbourne to Noi Bai International Airport sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Hanoi
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Noi Bai International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Hanoi:
Hoan Kiem Lake and Temple of Literature are a couple of big attractions to add to your Hanoi to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.
Complete your Hanoi trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Hanoi and see the city at your own pace. Easily compare prices from trusted rental companies in one place after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Melbourne to Noi Bai International Airport.
