Traveling from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know
Cairns is three hours ahead of Hanoi and is in the UTC+10 timezone.
Your HAN to CNS flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
Traveling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Noi Bai International Airport to Cairns Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between HAN and CNS include:
Narita International Airport
Kansai International Airport
Haneda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Cairns Airport (CNS)
$200 is the lowest price for a one-way Noi Bai International Airport to Cairns Airport flight. A return flight starts from $495. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from HAN to CNS. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Cairns Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from HAN to CNS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Cairns Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Noi Bai International Airport, 75.32% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Noi Bai International Airport from central Hanoi, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 miles from the airport to the city center.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 55 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Noi Bai International Airport to Cairns Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near HAN:
Arriving at Cairns Airport (CNS)
If you're landing on a late Noi Bai International Airport to Cairns Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near CNS:
Pick up a Cairns Airport rental car and discover Cairns and beyond with your own set of wheels. Simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Cairns Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns
Cairns Airport to central Cairns has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 4 miles away.
Getting to the center by public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairns Airport (CNS)
The quietest month for a flight from Noi Bai International Airport to Cairns Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Cairns based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Cairns is January, with the temperature ranging between 73ºF and 88ºF. Lock in your flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Cairns Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
August has average temperatures of between 61ºF and 77ºF. Look for cheap tickets from HAN to CNS sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Cairns, now it's time to discover more of Australia. Travel around 180 miles south to Townsville to tick off its top attractions. From The Strand Beach to Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Australia, consider Bowen, roughly 270 miles south-east of Cairns. Holbourne Island National Park, The Big Mango and Grays Bay are highlights.