# HAN — Hanoi (Noi Bai International Airport)

> HAN (Noi Bai International Airport) is the main international airport serving Hanoi, Vietnam. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/han-hanoi

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Grab or pre-booked transfer to the Old Quarter
- **Typical fare:** 350,000–450,000 VND
- **Journey time:** 40–60 min
- **Pickup point:** Grab pickup zone outside arrivals
- **Key warning:** It's a real 30+ km journey — anything under 300,000 VND for a private taxi is a hook into a scam.
- **Fare reality (HAN → Old Quarter):** expected 45,000–450,000 VND · concerning 600,000+ VND · likely scam 1,000,000+ VND rigged
- **Overall risk:** medium — Long 30–45 km transfer to the Old Quarter and frequent overcharging by unbranded taxis. Grab and reputable shuttle buses are safer.
- **Last updated:** May 2026 (medium confidence)

## Ways out of HAN, ranked

1. **Grab** _(recommended)_ — cost 350,000–450,000 VND, journey 40–60 min, wait 5–15 min, payment App Payment.
   - Pros: Fixed price; Tracked
   - Cons: SIM required
2. **Bus 86 (Vietnam Airlines)** _(recommended)_ — cost 45,000 VND, journey 50–70 min, wait Every 30 min, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Very cheap; Direct to Old Quarter
   - Cons: Slower
3. **Mai Linh / Taxi Group** — cost 350,000–450,000 VND meter, journey 40–60 min, wait 0–10 min, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Metered, branded
   - Cons: Card often refused
4. **Pre-booked transfer** — cost 350,000–600,000 VND, journey 40–60 min, wait 0 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Driver waits
   - Cons: Slightly pricier

## First 30 minutes after landing at HAN

1. Buy a Viettel SIM at arrivals (best rural coverage)
2. Open Grab and book to your hotel
3. Or use Vietnam Airlines Bus 86 (45,000 VND) to the Old Quarter
4. Only board Mai Linh or Taxi Group from the official rank
5. Expected total: 45,000–450,000 VND

## Common scams at HAN

- **'Free hotel' touts** (high risk): Drivers offer a 'free ride' to a hotel that pays them commission and adds fees. _How to avoid:_ Use Grab or the airport bus.
- **Rigged meter** (high risk): Unbranded 'taxi' with meter running 3x normal speed. _How to avoid:_ Only Mai Linh or Taxi Group; verify the logo and ID card.

## Payment warnings at HAN

- Use airport ATM for VND — exchange counters offer poor rates.
- Confirm price BEFORE boarding any taxi outside Grab.

## Arrival checklist for HAN

- Install Grab before landing
- SIM at arrivals
- Bus 86 if budget-conscious
- Only Mai Linh or Taxi Group taxis

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Last updated: May 2026

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