Traveling from Beijing to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN): What you need to know
Beijing has two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Beijing to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) heading out from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX).
Take a direct Beijing to Noi Bai International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 4 hours.
The timezone in Hanoi is UTC+7, which is one hour behind Beijing. Noi Bai International Airport is located in Hanoi.
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) is the most popular route. There are 13 direct flights a week to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with Vietnam Airlines at 3:45pm. Go for the first PEK to HAN departure with Vietnam Airlines at 6am if you want to get going earlier.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Beijing to HAN.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
You can jump on a direct flight from Beijing to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) out of Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
You can travel on a direct flight from Beijing to Noi Bai International Airport with Air China. This top carrier operates services from PEK.
Air China is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from PEK to HAN.
Vietnam Airlines is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Beijing to HAN that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between PEK and HAN include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
PEK is about 19 miles from central Beijing. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Beijing Capital International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Beijing to Noi Bai International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
79.67% of flights leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport make it to their destination on time.
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
You can book a direct Beijing to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) plane ticket out of Daxing International Airport (PKX). Decide if leaving from PKX is a better fit for your trip.
From PKX, direct flights from Beijing to HAN are available with VietJet Air.
VietJet Air is the top choice for passengers flying from PKX to HAN.
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Beijing to Noi Bai International Airport, browse these options when setting off from Daxing International Airport:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Depending on traffic conditions, you can drive to PKX from Beijing's center in around 1 hour 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 35 miles away.
Kick off your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Beijing to HAN flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Daxing International Airport:
Daxing International Airport has a track record for punctuality. 88.83% of flights departing here make it to their final destination as planned.
About Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Beijing to Noi Bai International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HAN instead:
Getting from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to central Hanoi
Central Hanoi is about 13 miles from Noi Bai International Airport. Journey times by car rental or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do some research before you go.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
Currently, $81 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Noi Bai International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $178. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Beijing to HAN, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Beijing to Noi Bai International Airport ticket.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Beijing to Noi Bai International Airport.
The best time to fly from Beijing to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Beijing to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN). July is when most people travel to Hanoi. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in April.
When booking your Beijing to HAN plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. June is the warmest month in Hanoi, with temperatures ranging from 77ºF to 97ºF.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Beijing to Noi Bai International Airport in January when temperatures are between 50ºF and 72ºF.
More about Hanoi
Start your Hanoi trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Beijing to Noi Bai International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hanoi Street Foods and Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre are popular attractions which should be on any good Hanoi itinerary.
Explore more of Vietnam
Hanoi has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Vietnam waiting to be explored. About 140 miles east of Hanoi, a trip to Móng Cái will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Baĩ biển Trà Cổ, Tra Co beach and Biển Trà cổ, Móng Cái, Quảng Ninh.
Bỉm Sơn is another standout destination in Vietnam and is around 80 miles south of Hanoi. No trip is complete without a visit to Quang Khanh Pagoda, Thung lũng xanh and Di Tích Lịch Sử Động Cửa Buồng.