Flying from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to Hanoi Airport (HAN): what you need to know
Hanoi is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Colombo and is in the UTC+7 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your CMB to HAN flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Hanoi Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between CMB and HAN include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to Hanoi Airport (HAN)
Right now, $293 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Hanoi Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $515. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CMB to HAN, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Hanoi Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
When it comes to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport's on-time performance, 69% of flights complete their journey on time.
Colombo Bandaranayake Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to CMB? If you're boarding an early flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Hanoi Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Hanoi Airport (HAN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Hanoi Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HAN instead:
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To lock in the lowest rate, reserve your ride from Hanoi Airport several weeks in advance. Prices generally rise closer to your date of travel.
Getting from Hanoi Airport (HAN) to central Hanoi
Hanoi Airport to central Hanoi has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Hanoi Airport (HAN)
June is the busiest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Hanoi Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Hanoi in March.
The warmest month in Hanoi is June, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 36ºC. Book your flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Hanoi Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from CMB to HAN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC and 23ºC on average.