Flying from Ottawa to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN): What you need to know
Ottawa's main base, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), is where new adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Ottawa to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN).
Hanoi is 11 hours ahead of Ottawa. Noi Bai International Airport is located in Hanoi, which operates on the UTC+7 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Ottawa to HAN.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Travelling from central Ottawa to YND takes around 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Ottawa to YOW in around 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 13 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Ottawa to HAN flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
58.21% of flights taking off from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
About Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to HAN if you have a late flight from Ottawa to Noi Bai International Airport. Check in to one of these options and end the night sooner:
Getting from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to central Hanoi
Central Hanoi is about 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 a little research before your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
Currently, $1,114 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Noi Bai International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,920. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Ottawa to HAN, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Ottawa to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN). Visit Hanoi in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in an Ottawa to HAN flight ticket departing in June if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Hanoi to range from 25ºC to 36ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 10ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Noi Bai International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Hanoi
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Hanoi right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Noi Bai International Airport:
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Hanoi Street Foods are just two of the major attractions to add to your Hanoi itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre.
Explore more of Vietnam
Hanoi will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Vietnam waiting to be discovered. About 225 kilometres east of Hanoi, a visit to Móng Cái will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Baĩ biển Trà Cổ, Tra Co beach and Biển Trà cổ, Móng Cái, Quảng Ninh.
Around 129 kilometres south of Hanoi, Bỉm Sơn is another favourite stop in Vietnam. Start your sightseeing at Quang Khanh Pagoda, Thung lũng xanh and Di Tích Lịch Sử Động Cửa Buồng.