Hanoi Airport Live Departures
Checking in at Hanoi Airport
Most airlines allow -or even require- online check-in from 48 up to 2 hours before departure. If you wish to check-in or drop any luggage at Hanoi Airport, you need to head to the correct terminal depending on your destination; Terminal 1 is for domestic departures and Terminal 2 is for international departures from Hanoi Airport. There is a free shuttle between Terminals 1 and 2 every 15 minutes if you need to switch terminals.
Terminal 1
Check-in desks are located on Level 2. Head to Hall A for check-in counters 01 to 30, to Hall B for check-in counters 31 to 60, and to Hall E for check-in counters 101 to 138.
Terminal 2
Check-in desks are located on Level 3. Head to islands F/G/H for Vietnam Airlines and to islands A/B, C/D, and E/F for all other airlines.
When to arrive at Hanoi Airport?
How early you should arrive at Hanoi Airport for departures depends on your destination. If you’re flying to a domestic destination from Terminal 1, you need to arrive 2 hours before your flight. For international departures from Hanoi Airport, you should arrive 3 hours before your flight to Terminal 2 in order to ensure there is enough time to go through security and passport control.
What’s next?
The steps you need to follow after check-in and baggage drop-off are different for domestic departures and international departures from Hanoi Airport. If you’re in Terminal 1 for a domestic flight, all you need to do is go through security control and you can then head to your departure gate.
The procedure for Hanoi Airport Departures to international destinations takes longer as you need to go through immigration first and present all the required travel documents. You can then continue to security control and customs for declaration or a VAT refund.
Hanoi Airport is very efficient when it comes to airport procedures and queuing times are generally low. However, you can help reduce waiting times by reading the airport’s carry-on regulations.
What to do in Departures at Hanoi Airport?
If you clear security and passport control quickly and you have some time until takeoff, you can visit one of the many Hanoi Airport departures shops or the Duty-Free. There are many options for some last-minute shopping, including souvenirs, local products, perfumes, and much more. Don’t forget that if you’re shopping at Hanoi Airport Departures Duty-free, you should check the tax-free regulations.
Likewise, Hanoi Airport departures food options are many and it’s a great way to relax before departure. You can use the airport’s map to look up Hanoi Airport Departures restaurants.
Note that smoking is prohibited inside the terminal. The only indoor Hanoi Airport Departures smoking area is inside the VIP Lounge at Terminal 2, Level 4.
For a more detailed look, check out our complete Hanoi Airport Guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to get to Hanoi Airport?
You can easily reach Hanoi Airport by bus from many locations in the city centre or nearby areas with routes 86, 07, 90, 17, 10968, and E10. A faster and more comfortable option is to take a city taxi or pre-book a private airport taxi to ensure timely arrival at Hanoi Airport.