Travelling from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 35 minutes.
Hanoi is one hour behind Shanghai and follows the UTC+7 timezone.
Flights from PVG to HAN start at 07:40 — the earliest with China Eastern Airlines. The last service of the day is at 22:55 with China Eastern Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 59 weekly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your PVG to HAN flight.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
China Eastern Airlines is your gateway to exploring Hanoi (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Vietnam!). Browse the direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport offered by this airline.
Most travellers choose to fly with China Eastern Airlines on this route.
With a reliable 88.52% of services landing on schedule, Vietnam Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering PVG to HAN flights.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between PVG and HAN:
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Macau International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
Rs19,946 is the best price for a one-way Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs40,873. These prices may change depending on demand.
To secure cheap tickets from PVG to HAN, book your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from PVG to HAN.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport.
Handy information about Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Of the flights that depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 78.11% touch down on time at their destination.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is about 56 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Need a convenient hotel near PVG? If you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HAN instead:
Pick up a Noi Bai International Airport rental car and discover corners of Hanoi that aren't on every traveller's list. Browse the options available from Dichung Car Hire.
Book your ride from Noi Bai International Airport at least a few weeks before your trip to lock in the best possible deal. If you're planning to travel during a peak period, it's a smart idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to central Hanoi
Noi Bai International Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from the centre of Hanoi. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Hanoi in April.
The warmest month in Hanoi is June, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 36ºC. Book your flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from PVG to HAN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC and 22ºC on average.
Explore more of Vietnam
Việt Trì is just one of the many cities in Vietnam waiting to be explored after you've experienced Hanoi. Around 48 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Vườn Lan Hiền Vũ, Nhà Vườn Tiến An and Vườn lan Ngọc Tân.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Vietnam, head for Móng Cái, roughly 225 kilometres east of Hanoi. Tra Co beach, Moncay Catholic Church and Chimsu Chill on the beach are among its highlights.