Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Hanoi Airport (HAN): what you need to know
Hanoi's timezone is UTC+7, making Hanoi seven hours ahead of Edinburgh.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your EDI to HAN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Hanoi Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between EDI and HAN:
Istanbul Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Hamad International Airport
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
73% of flights departing from Edinburgh Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near EDI? If you've booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Hanoi Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Hanoi Airport (HAN)
Book a hotel close to HAN if you're on a late Edinburgh Airport to Hanoi Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel where the road takes you with a Hanoi Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dichung Car Rental to explore parts of Hanoi that most tourists miss.
Improve your chances of securing the best deal by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Hanoi Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a smart move.
Getting from Hanoi Airport (HAN) to central Hanoi
From Hanoi Airport, Hanoi is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Hanoi Airport (HAN)
June is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Hanoi Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Hanoi in March.
The warmest month in Hanoi is June, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Hanoi Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EDI to HAN in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.