Travelling from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport is 2 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Hanoi is UTC+7, which is one hour behind Guangzhou.
You can choose from 52 weekly Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport flights. The 09:45 departure with China Southern Airlines is the earliest you can take. China Southern Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:10.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CAN to HAN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak time like April? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Hanoi (and then other destinations in Vietnam) is easy. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
Most travellers choose to travel with China Southern Airlines on this route.
With an impressive 81.91% of services arriving on schedule, China Southern Airlines has the best on-time record for CAN to HAN flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport. These are the top stopovers between CAN and HAN:
Wattay International Airport
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
Rs14,822 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs31,260. These fares can change based on availability.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CAN to HAN.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 86.05% of flights that depart CAN land on time.
To get to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport from central Guangzhou, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near CAN:
Arriving at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
If you have a late Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near HAN:
Travel where the road takes you with a Noi Bai International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dichung Car Hire to explore parts of Hanoi that most tourists miss.
To get the lowest possible price, reserve your ride from Noi Bai International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices usually increase closer to the day of travel.
Getting from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to central Hanoi
Noi Bai International Airport to central Hanoi has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Hanoi in April.
The warmest month in Hanoi is June, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 36ºC. Book your flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from CAN to HAN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC and 22ºC on average.
Explore more of Vietnam
You've done Hanoi, now it's time to discover more of Vietnam. Travel around 48 kilometres north-west to Việt Trì to check off its leading sights. From Vườn Lan Hiền Vũ to Nhà Vườn Tiến An and Vườn lan Ngọc Tân, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 225 kilometres east of Hanoi, Móng Cái is another essential stop in Vietnam. Experience major highlights starting with Tra Co beach, Moncay Catholic Church and Chimsu Chill on the beach.