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If you’d like to rest a bit in a lounge before leaving HAN, there are four lounge options you can choose from, all of which are run by Vietnam Airlines. In the Domestic Terminal, they are found in Departures A, B, and D, while in the International Terminal, one is located just next to the Main Hall.

HAN does not have an on-site airport. However, this does not mean that you can’t stay near the airport, as Viet Village Hotel and Airport View Hotel are both short distances away from the airport. Given that both hotels are renowned for boasting superb amenities, at either, you can rest assured of having a great stay.

SGN has three functional medical facilities, one in the Domestic Terminal and two in the International Terminal. The sole medical facility in the Domestic Terminal is found in the lobby area near the D2 entrance. In the International Terminal, there’s one near boarding Gates 17-18 and another in the Arrivals Hall, near the A2 entrance.

There are various free charging stations spread across SGN’s Domestic Terminal. In this terminal, there are charging stations near the D1 entrance, VietJet Air waiting area, opposite the security screening check area on the first floor, and opposite Gates 10-11 and 11-12, also on the first floor.

4 airlines operate flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• VietJet Air
• Vietnam Airlines
• Sun PhuQuoc Airways
• Vietravel Airlines

Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi usually depart from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and arrive at Hanoi Noibai (HAN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• VietJet Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Vietravel Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Vietnam Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £76 return, compared with £128 via a stopover through Con Dao Coong (VCS).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £7–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by VietJet Air and Vietravel Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi most commonly connect through:

• Beijing Capital (PEK) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Shenzhen (SZX) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Con Dao Coong (VCS) – 17% of one-stop connections

Beijing Capital (PEK) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £74 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £86, a difference of £12. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi route, 37% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 55 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 26%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 15%.

Some of the most popular sights in Hanoi are Hanoi Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, and Ta Hien Street. These are among the most viewed places in Hanoi on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi:

• Earliest: departs at 04:40 and lands at 06:51
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 02:06.

The flight takes about 2h 11m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 21% above the route average of £76. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi takes 2h 11m, covering 720 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £36, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Bamboo Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Sun PhuQuoc Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi flights are:

• Bamboo Airways: 77% on time
• Sun PhuQuoc Airways: 73% on time
• Vietravel Airlines: 69% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 63% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Con Dao Coong (VCS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 37m, compared to 7h 59m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and 19h 44m via Shenzhen (SZX).

Return flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi range from £64 to £107, with an average of £76 over the past 12 months. Anything below £64 counts as a good deal.