Travelling from Seattle to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can fly out of in Seattle. Check out your options leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) when booking your flight from Seattle to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN).
Noi Bai International Airport is located in Hanoi. The city runs on the UTC+7 timezone and is 14 hours ahead of Seattle.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Seattle to HAN. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Seattle to HAN leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Travelling from central Seattle to SEA takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Seattle to Noi Bai International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
81.27% of flights leaving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from SEA.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to LKE in about 25 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 10 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Seattle to HAN flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport:
About Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Seattle to Noi Bai International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near HAN instead:
Getting from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to central Hanoi
Central Hanoi is roughly 21 kilometres from Noi Bai International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research before you go.
It'll take around 1 hour 55 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
$543 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Noi Bai International Airport. Return flights start from $1,036. These fares can change based on demand.
To find cheap flights from Seattle to HAN, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
April is the quietest month for flights from Seattle to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Hanoi based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a Seattle to HAN flight ticket departing in June if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Hanoi to range from 25ºC to 36ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Seattle to Noi Bai International Airport in January when temperatures are between 10ºC and 22ºC.
More about Hanoi
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Hanoi right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Seattle to Noi Bai International Airport:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Hanoi when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Start exploring at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum followed by Hanoi Street Foods and Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre.
Explore more of Vietnam
You've visited Hanoi, now it's time to explore other corners of Vietnam. Journey around 225 kilometres east to Móng Cái to tick off its top attractions. From Baĩ biển Trà Cổ to Tra Co beach and Biển Trà cổ, Móng Cái, Quảng Ninh, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 129 kilometres south of Hanoi, Bỉm Sơn is another essential stop in Vietnam. Experience major highlights starting with Quang Khanh Pagoda, Thung lũng xanh and Di Tích Lịch Sử Động Cửa Buồng.