How to Transfer from Hanoi Airport to City Center?

If you are arriving at the Hanoi airport and need help finding the best way to reach the city center, our article can assist you. Currently, there are several convenient options available to move from Hanoi Airport to City Center, and we will help you choose the one that best suits your needs.

1. From Hanoi Airport to City Center by Minibus

Airlines in Vietnam offer bus services for passengers traveling from Hanoi Airport to City Center.

• Route: Noi Bai airport  - Hanoi city center
• Travel time: 40 – 45 minutes
• Advantages: Save the budget
• Disadvantages: you could not be flexible with your route and time. Sometimes, you still need to take a taxi after getting off the minibus as it just stops at some fixed stations. Besides, you must sometimes wait as the minibus has enough passengers to start.

Some air companies have minibus services as

Vietnam Airlines

• At airport: 16 seat buses at T1 terminal.
• At Hanoi city center: No 1, Quang Trung str, Hoan Kiem Dist.
• Ticket price: 40 000 VND/pax
• Time schedule: From 5.00 AM to 10.00 PM. Every 30 – 45 minutes
• Travel route: Quang Trung str – Nhat Tan bridge – Vo Nguyen Giap boulevard – Noi Bai airport

Vietjet Air:

• At airport: From 16 – 45 seat buses at T1 terminal
• At Hanoi city center: Central Circus 69 Tran Nhan Tong. Be at the bus station 2.5 hours before flight time.
• Ticket price: 40 000 VND/pax
• Time schedule: From 4.00 AM to 10.00 PM. Every 30 – 45 minutes
• Travel route: Noi Bai airport – Nhat Tan Bridge – Kim Ma str – Nguyen Thai Hoc str – 69 Tran Nhan Tong

2. From Hanoi Airport to City Center by City Bus

Currently, there are many buses from Hanoi Airport to City Center with many time schedules for options:

• Ticket price: 8000 – 45.000 VND/pax. Depending on the bus route
• Frequency: every 10 – 90 minutes. Depending on the bus route
• Time schedule: from 5.00 AM to 10.00 PM. Depending on the bus route
• Advantage: Choosing a slower route or familiar destination can save costs.
• Disadvantage: During rush hour, the transportation can be extremely crowded, which may result in a lack of available seats and longer travel times. It is important to remain vigilant against pickpockets, especially if you are unfamiliar with the traveling routes and schedules, which can cause confusion and disrupt your trip. To avoid any inconvenience, it is recommended to note the way from your home to the airport beforehand.

IZITOUR.com suggests some bus routes as below:

• Bus no 07: Noi Bai - Cau Giay
• Bus no 17: Noi Bai – Long Bien
• Bus no 90: Noi Bai – Kim Ma
• Bus 109: Noi Bai - My Dinh
• Bus no 86: This is a high-quality bus that runs from Hanoi railway station (Le Duan str) to Hanoi airport. The departure route is Hanoi railway station—Hoan Kiem Lake—Long Bien—Nghi Tam—T1 terminal.
  The return route is T1 terminal—Nghi Tam—Yen Phu—Long Bien—Trang Tien—Hai Ba Trung—Ngo Quyen—Ly Thuong Kiet—Hanoi railway station.
• Bus no 68: This is a high-quality bus that runs from Ha Dong District area – Hanoi airport. The departure route is Ha Dong - To Hieu - Quang Trung... - Vo Nguyen Giap - Noi Bai airport.
  The return route is Noi Bai Airport terminal T1 - Vo Nguyen Giap - Nhat Tan bridge - Vo Chi Cong... - Quang Trung - To Hieu - Ha Dong.
• Bus E10: The electric bus route connects Hanoi CIty with Noi Bai Airport. Departure route: Vinhome Ocean Park Gia Lam urban area - Thach Ban A Primary School - Hoa Mai Kindergarten - ... Vietnam Airlines Petroleum Company (Vinapco) - Gate A Vaeco Noi Flight Engineering Company Bai – Noi Bai Cargo Terminal – Terminal T1 parking lot – Noi Bai Airport (Terminal T2).
  Return route: Noi Bai Airport (Terminal T2) - Terminal T1 parking lot - Opposite T1 Noi Bai Airport - Opposite ALS Cargo Terminal - ... Building S2.09 - VinUni University – VinUni University Dormitory – 139 Hai Au 2 – Ocean Park parking lot.

3. From Hanoi Airport to City Center by Taxi

Taxis are a common mode of transportation from Hanoi Airport to City Center. To get a taxi, you need to go to the public area of the T1 and T2 terminals. Taxis are available 24/7, making it easy to book them.

• Price: 200.000 – 400.000 VND/way. Depending on your arrival destination.
• Travelling Time: 40 – 50 minutes
• Advantages: easy to book, drop off at your place.
• Disadvantages: You risk getting into an unlicensed taxi and paying a much higher fare than normal.

Some taxi companies for your reference:
Taxi Group: (024) 38.53.53.53
Airport taxi: (024) 35.666.000

4. From Hanoi Airport to City Center by Private car

To ensure a comfortable and hassle-free trip, booking a private car service to move from Hanoi Airport to CityCenter is recommended. This will guarantee that you have a customized route and schedule, and you will have access to the driver's information and car plate number. The driver will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to your desired location. This way, you can save time and have a stress-free journey.

• Advantage: Enthusiast driver, pick up and drop off at your place.
• Disadvantage: It costs higher than other ways.
• Traveling time: 30 – 50 minutes. Depends on your location and traffic.

A private car transfer is best for families with kids, luggage, or people traveling together.

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