Flying from Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN): what you need to know
Chiang Rai and Hanoi share the same timezone, UTC+7.
Give yourself enough time to catch your CEI to HAN flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Pick a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Chiang Rai International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport. Suvarnabhumi Airport is a top stopover on the CEI to HAN route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chiang Rai International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport flight is £57. A round-trip ticket is currently £130. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from CEI to HAN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Chiang Rai International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
73.36% of flights that leave from Chiang Rai International Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Chiang Rai International Airport from central Chiang Rai, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 5 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Taking an early flight from Chiang Rai International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near CEI:
Arriving at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
Reserve a hotel close to HAN if you have a late Chiang Rai International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Venture beyond Hanoi and discover places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own wheels. You can pick up a Noi Bai International Airport rental car from Dichung Car Hire.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Noi Bai International Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices typically go up closer to the day of travel.
Getting from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to central Hanoi
From Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi is approximately 16 miles away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chiang Rai International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Hanoi in April.
The warmest month in Hanoi is June, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your flights from Chiang Rai International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CEI to HAN in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Vietnam
You've done Hanoi, now it's time to explore more of Vietnam. Travel about 30 miles north-west to Việt Trì to tick off its must-visit sights. From Vườn Lan Hiền Vũ to Nhà Vườn Tiến An and Vườn lan Ngọc Tân, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 140 miles east of Hanoi, Móng Cái is another favourite stop in Vietnam. No visit is complete without checking out Tra Co beach, Moncay Catholic Church and Chimsu Chill on the beach.