Travelling from Colombo to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN): What you need to know
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Colombo's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Colombo to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) leaving from here.
Noi Bai International Airport is located in Hanoi. The city operates on the UTC+7 timezone and is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Colombo.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Colombo to HAN.
During high season, allow for longer queues and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
The journey from central Colombo to RML takes about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Colombo Ratmalana Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Colombo to Noi Bai International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Colombo to Noi Bai International Airport. Check out these connections between Bandaranaike International Airport and HAN:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
You can get to CMB from the centre of Colombo in approximately 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Bandaranaike International Airport the day before your Colombo to HAN flight:
Bandaranaike International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75.71%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that leave from this airport land on schedule.
About Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
Consider booking a hotel close to HAN if you have a late flight from Colombo to Noi Bai International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Getting from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to central Hanoi
Noi Bai International Airport to the centre of Hanoi is roughly 21 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic and the time of day.
It takes roughly 1 hour 55 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
$237 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Noi Bai International Airport. Return flights start at $419. These prices may change based on availability.
To find cheap flights from Colombo to HAN, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap Colombo to Noi Bai International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
April is the quietest month for flights from Colombo to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Hanoi based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Hanoi is June, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your Colombo to HAN flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Colombo to Noi Bai International Airport in January when temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about Hanoi
Start your Hanoi trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Colombo to Noi Bai International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Hanoi Street Foods are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Hanoi itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre.
Explore more of Vietnam
Hanoi is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Vietnam just waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres east of Hanoi, a trip to Móng Cái will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Baĩ biển Trà Cổ, Tra Co beach and Biển Trà cổ, Móng Cái, Quảng Ninh.
Around 129 kilometres south of Hanoi, Bỉm Sơn is another essential stop in Vietnam. Start your sightseeing at Quang Khanh Pagoda, Thung lũng xanh and Di Tích Lịch Sử Động Cửa Buồng.