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 Noi Bai International Airport
(HAN) by bpacker
Phan Thai Hotel arranged for us to be picked at the airport for US$10. The hotel manager had asked us previously whether we wanted a cab when we made an online booking for a room. Leave a Comment
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the plane by sailor_p
The Tiger Airlines flies between Singapore and Hanoi on Tues, Thurs and Sats. The flights are normally scheduled in the evenings. However, for my flight to Hanoi, it was delayed by 2 hours and by the way I reached Hanoi, it was almost 10pm! You can bet how exhausted I was! Thank goodness, my guide brought me to a backpackers' cafe for light supper - otherwise, I would be famished!
Well, taking the Tiger Airlines reminds me taking our bus service in Singapore. Forget about the frills you receive on the major airlines and do note that it is free sitting onboard. Worse still, a little boy was sitting in front of me and when he started to jump about and caused my coke on the seat table to spill on my white pants - yes, white. *sigh* I got to do laundry that night. However, the air stewardess was very understanding and helped me to give the little boy a scolding! *evil grin*
The trip back was much better as the flight took off on time and arrived in Singapore five minutes earlier than schedule. Overall, for the price I paid (which is 1/2 of what I would pay if I fly by major airline), I don't mind to fly without the frills and the money saved could go into my shopping spree! Leave a Comment
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Setting foot in the Hanoi Noi Bai Airport I was instantly reminded that I was in a Communist country. There is a definite military presence throughout. In fact we flew out of the Hanoi airport on our way to Ho Chi Mein City and had time to kill early in the morning. We were both exhausted and I leaned up against Marc to get a little rest and I was harshly reprimanded by a Communist official, so watch yourself. Getting through customs wasn’t as difficult as we thought, but make sure you have all you paperwork in order to expedite the process, as they are very strict. This airport offers no frills, but it was easy to find our taxi into the city. Also be aware that the airport is 28 miles (45 km) from the city and takes about 30 to 45 minutes by taxi. The public city bus does run to and from the airport but takes about an hour. It costs 5000 VND (about 30 cents US) and runs from 5am to 10pm daily. The minibuses cost 32000 VND ($2 US) but they only leave after the bus is entirely full. Taxis cost about $12 US. Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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 Inside the airport by SirRichard
There are few Duty Free shops here, so make your shopping in the city before leaving... Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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The Noi Bai International Airport is about 40km north of the city, and it is a compact and modern airport which you will arrive by air. Being small and relatively empty most of the time, the airport is easy to navigate and is quite fast at clearing customs. When you are leaving Hanoi, the airport transit area has lots of shops with handicrafts, food etc in case you need to grab some last minute souvenirs. Overall, I have a good impression of this airport. To get to the city from the airport, you can take the bus, taxi (about US$10-12) or arrange for your hotel to pick you up (more expensive but safer this way). If you are asking your hotel to pick you up, it is important to look for a card with your name on it in addition to the hotel's name. Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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 Surprise departure fee by Ewingjr98Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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 Noi Bai Airport (Hanoi) by arni_ph075
Flight schedule is very good as well, departing Friday 4pm (SG time) and return on Sunday 7pm (Hanoi time).
Most of the passenger that travel on Friday, will also be your co passenger on Sunday, but all of them carrying twice their original luggages, with new bags and matching conical hats..
Pls note, that after getting the boarding pass, you need to pay the departure tax of US 14.00 or equivalent in Vietnam dong.
If you run out of USD/ dong, go to lower level (arrival area) there are money changer available. Leave a Comment
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 Air by muddybok
If you can't stand the numb butt for travel by bus for 12 hours or more, travel by air is the best option.
I fly Malaysia Air Line (MAS) to Saigon & the moving up north by busses (Saigon-Hue) & train (Hue-Hanoi). Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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 Pay $14 to exit out of Hanoi by bpackerLeave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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It takes about 2 hours from landing time to arrival to your hotel.
You have 4 choices to transfer from airport to Hanoi central:
• Easy way is by taxi (VND 250,000 or about $15): please be very quick to call a taxi once you finished passport control procedures & get your luggage if your flight arrived so late. Some bad taxi driver may tell that "Your hotel is full tonight" then take you to other bad hotel to get commission, so please ask the driver take you to exactly address of your hotel.
• Cheap way is by 15-seat mini bus of Vietnam Airlines ($2/person) to Vietnam Airlines Head Office at No. 1 Quang Trung Street, then walk to your hotel.
• Cheapest way is by public bus (no luggage & before 21:00 only): first you get bus No. 7 (yellow & red color) VND 5,000 from Noi Bai airport to Cau Giay, then change into bus No. 9 (VND 3,000) from Cau Giay to Bo Ho (Hoan Kiem lake in Hanoi central), then walk to your hotel. The total costs for both bus trips would be VND 8,000 (or 50 US cents).
• Some hotel offer free airport pickup service if you stay more than three night. In fact, they included pickup charge to your room charge. Leave a Comment
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Get cheap flights to Hanoi. Airports in the area include Hanoi Noibai (HAN). When you fly to Hanoi you can take in Hoan Kiem Lake, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Out of Hanoi, Water puppet show, Temple of Literature, Walking arround, One pillar pagoda, The Museum of Ethnology, Presidential Palace and Opera House. Check flights to Hanoi when you want to visit these nearby places: Ha Dong and Mai Chau.
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