Flying from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN): what you need to know
Hanoi's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Hanoi four hours ahead of Riyadh.
Leave enough time to catch your RUH to HAN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between RUH and HAN include:
Dubai Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
$274 is currently the best price for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $685. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from RUH to HAN, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 86.76% of flights that depart RUH land on time.
King Khaled International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Riyadh. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near RUH:
Arriving at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
If you're coming in on a late King Khaled International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near HAN:
Pick up a Noi Bai International Airport rental car and explore parts of Hanoi that are off the usual tourist route. Find your ideal set of wheels with Dichung Car Hire.
Boost your chances of getting a great deal by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Noi Bai International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a wise move.
Getting from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to central Hanoi
Noi Bai International Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from central Hanoi. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
July is the most popular month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Hanoi in April.
The warmest month in Hanoi is June, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your flights from King Khaled International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from RUH to HAN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of Vietnam
Hanoi has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Vietnam waiting to be discovered. Around 48 kilometres north-west of Hanoi, a visit to Việt Trì will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Vườn Lan Hiền Vũ, Nhà Vườn Tiến An and Vườn lan Ngọc Tân.
Around 225 kilometres east of Hanoi, Móng Cái is another favourite stop in Vietnam. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Tra Co beach, Moncay Catholic Church and Chimsu Chill on the beach.