Travelling from London to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports where you can begin your trip. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Haiphong is seven hours ahead of London. Cat Bi International Airport is located in Haiphong, which operates on the UTC+7 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from London to HPH.
With more travellers during peak seasons, you'll want to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from London to HPH even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to explore which cities could make a good pit stop. Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is an option when departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from London to Cat Bi International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
68.18% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can arrive at LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to HPH flight:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure reflects how often flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so on public transport.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Cat Bi International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Flights that take off from STN touch down at their destination within the expected time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)
Book a hotel close to HPH if you have a late flight from London to Cat Bi International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Getting from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to central Haiphong
Cat Bi International Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Haiphong. How long it takes to get there in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Cat Bi International Airport is Rs104,715. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs198,710. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from London to HPH, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
Cheap London to Cat Bi International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from London to Cat Bi International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from London to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)
July is the busiest month for flights from London to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH). Plan your visit to Haiphong in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Lock in a London to HPH flight ticket departing in June if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Haiphong to range from 26ºC to 34ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Cat Bi International Airport in January when temperatures are between 11ºC and 22ºC.
More about Haiphong
After booking your flight from London to Cat Bi International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Haiphong:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Tran Quoc Pagoda, Du Hang Pagoda and Yen Tu Mountain are essential stops on your Haiphong itinerary.
Explore more of Vietnam
You've visited Haiphong, now it's time to explore other corners of Vietnam. Journey about 145 kilometres west to Việt Trì to check off its top sights. From Hung Temple to San Mai Dinh village and Hùng Kings Temple Complex, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 153 kilometres north-east of Haiphong, Móng Cái is another favourite stop in Vietnam. Start your sightseeing at Baĩ biển Trà Cổ, Tra Co beach and Biển Trà cổ, Móng Cái, Quảng Ninh.
