Have you been to Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi Vietnam? This is an awesome airport with some first class facilities. This is a new airport with great dining and impressive facilities, all kept spotlessly clean. This International airport in Hanoi may well be Asia’s best airport.
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Departing Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi
On day 1 of this family holiday adventure, the first stop was Hanoi Noi Bai Airport on my way to London. The plan was to meet my family in Bangkok, then take a flight to London via Qatar. Sounds easy enough right?
11 Interesting Tips for Noi Bai Airport
There are a few things I like and dislike about Hanoi Noi Bai Airport. I’ve been through here plenty of times and know this airport like the back of my hand. Here’s a tongue in cheek video of the airport.
Things I Like at Noi Bai International Airport Terminal 2
- Noi Bai is a classy and new airport. It was opened in 2015, and still has a brand new feel about it. It kind of feels first class.
- There is an excellent variety of dining options. The trick is to go upstairs in the main departure hall, before you go through customs. Meals here are quite cheap, and mostly Vietnamese cuisine.
- The customs area is super fast at the Hanoi Airport. You rarely have to wait more than a couple of minutes to get your passport stamped in departures. Arrivals is a different story, sometimes there are long waits upon arrival.
- The drop off and pick up zones at Noi Bai are very user friendly, and fast to navigate. Getting a Taxi at Noi Bai is a piece of cake, as well as the airport bus.
Things I Don’t Like at Noi Bai Airport
- It is always hazy at Hanoi Noi Bai. Yes Hanoi has chronic air pollution issues, and it’s blatantly obvious at Hanoi airport.
- The airport in Hanoi has tasty but expensive burgers. Like most big airports there are a couple of Burger Kings, and there are also a couple of Popeyes fast food outlets. But goodness, these are expensive burgers!
- Challenging Airport Taxi System. It pays to research how to get your airport transfer, if you don’t the different options can be quite daunting for new arrivals.
- The duty free shopping is now so impressive, particularly if you’re looking for toys or gadgets. If fact gadgets and electronics are virtually non-existent at Noi Bai.
Unusual Things At Noi Bai Airport
- The sleep pods at Noi Bai Airport Hanoi are so cute. The pods cost 381,000 Vietnamese Dong for 2 hours.
- I love the crazy scenic toilets. These have floor to ceiling glass walls so that you can see the roads outside while you are… you know.
- Vietnamese Pho – there are heaps of options to get your last fill of Pho before leaving Vietnam. This is kind of the national dish, made of noodles, meat and vegetables.
What About a Hotel Near Hanoi Airport?
There are no hotels in Noi Bai International Airport Terminal 2, except for the sleeping pods shown in the attached videos. There are heaps of hotels near Noi Bai Airport, just a short taxi ride away. These are remarkably affordable, and you should have no problem securing a discount.
The Final Word on Hanoi Airport
Here are some final tips for Hanoi Airport:
- The Hanoi Airport Code is HAN.
- I you want to learn how to get from Noi Bai Airport to Old Quarter Hanoi, read this post for all the different options.
- We also have a Quick Travel Guide for Hanoi to help you on your way.
Noi Bai is a pleasurable airport to experience, if there is such a thing. I hope you enjoy your trip through this airport as much as I do. And don’t forget to try the delicious Vietnamese cuisine while you’re there!
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