Travelling from Hanoi Airport (HAN) to Dong Hoi Airport (VDH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Hanoi Airport to Dong Hoi Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Take your pick of seven weekly Hanoi Airport to Dong Hoi Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Vietnam Airlines is the earliest flight available. Vietnam Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 09:05.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your HAN to VDH flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Vietnam Airlines has direct flights from Hanoi Airport to Dong Hoi Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Dong Hoi — and maybe even more of Vietnam if your schedule allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Vietnam Airlines on this route.
With 77.97% of its services arriving as planned, Vietnam Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering HAN to VDH flights.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Hanoi Airport to Dong Hoi Airport. Many passengers pass through Ho Chi Minh City Airport when flying between HAN and VDH.
Handy information about Hanoi Airport (HAN)
Of all flights departing from Hanoi Airport, 72% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Hanoi Airport from central Hanoi, it takes around 40 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near HAN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Hanoi Airport to Dong Hoi Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Dong Hoi Airport (VDH)
Book a hotel near VDH if you're catching a late Hanoi Airport to Dong Hoi Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Dong Hoi Airport (VDH) to central Dong Hoi
Dong Hoi Airport to central Dong Hoi has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Dong Hoi Airport (VDH)
April is the most popular month for flights from Hanoi Airport to Dong Hoi Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Dong Hoi in March.
Lock in your flight from Hanoi Airport to Dong Hoi Airport for June if you'd like to go to Dong Hoi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 34ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from HAN to VDH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC and 22ºC on average.
Explore more of Vietnam
Dong Hoi has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Vietnam just waiting to be discovered. About 402 kilometres north of Dong Hoi, a visit to Hanoi will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre and Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street.
Around 499 kilometres south-east of Dong Hoi, Qui Nhon is another favourite stop in Vietnam. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Coral island, Ky Co Beach and Quy Nhon Coast Road.