About 28 km · roughly 35-55 min · live prices in the search box below
Hai Ba Trung District sits in central Hanoi, 28 km southeast of Noi Bai International Airport. The route crosses from Soc Son District through the city's northern suburbs before reaching this densely populated residential and commercial area. Traffic conditions vary dramatically between early morning departures and rush hour periods, with the journey taking 35-55 minutes depending on time of day.
| Option | Price (est.) | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-booked transfer | $18-25 | Fixed all-in price · meet & greet · flight tracking · ALL surcharges and tolls included · free cancellation |
| Metered taxi | $14-19 on the meter | Meter only. Airport surcharge, tolls, any night surcharge and a tip come on top, and the total varies with traffic. |
| Ride-hailing app | $10-16 | Upfront pricing - pickup may require walking to a designated zone, surge during busy times |
Note: All three figures are our own estimates, gathered when this page was written, and are shown for orientation only. They are not quotes and they are not live prices. The metered figure is what the meter shows, before airport surcharges, tolls and tip. Use the search box above for the actual price on your date.
Airport taxis use meters with official rates starting at 12,000-15,000 VND per km after the flagfall. Expect fares of 300,000-410,000 VND ($14-19) including toll fees from the airport expressway. Pre-booked private transfers cost 400,000-550,000 VND ($18-25) with fixed pricing and driver meet-and-greet. Grab rideshare offers competitive rates of 220,000-360,000 VND ($10-16) for GrabCar, though surge pricing applies during peak hours. The airport expressway toll (40,000 VND) is always added separately. Mai Linh and Taxi Group are the most reliable metered operators with clearly marked vehicles.
Metered taxis work best for late-night arrivals when Grab availability drops and no surge pricing exists. Airport taxi stands operate 24/7 with no wait times. Choose official taxis if traveling with significant luggage or in groups of 3-4 passengers, as larger vehicles accommodate bags more comfortably than standard Grab sedans.
Grab dominates Hanoi's ride-hailing market with consistent airport coverage. Order GrabCar from the designated pickup zone on the ground floor. Gojek entered Vietnam in 2018 but has limited Hanoi presence. Be Rideshare (local app) offers similar rates but fewer drivers at the airport.
Grab dominates Hanoi's ride-hailing market with consistent airport coverage. Order GrabCar from the designated pickup zone on the ground floor. Gojek entered Vietnam in 2018 but has limited Hanoi presence. Be Rideshare (local app) offers similar rates but fewer drivers at the airport. A ride-hailing fare of about $10-16 is normally the cheapest, with the trade-off that pickup zones can be a walk from arrivals. If you value certainty over the last few dollars, a fixed-price transfer at $18-25 removes every surprise.
Pre-booking is safer because the price is fixed in advance, your driver waits at arrivals with a name sign, and there is a record of the booking. Airport taxi counters at Hanoi (HAN) are legitimate but typically charge more than the running meter. Unlicensed drivers approaching arriving passengers inside the terminal should always be avoided.
Pre-booked transfer drivers are typically vetted for basic English. Metered taxi drivers' English varies - at major airports it is usually basic but functional. Have your destination written in the local script or share a Google Maps pin to avoid misunderstandings, especially for hotels on small lanes.
Nothing you need to act on: pre-booked transfers track your flight, and the driver waits out any delay at no extra charge. If you land late and rely on the taxi queue at Hanoi (HAN) instead, be prepared for longer waits and the possibility that counters have closed overnight.
We estimate $18-25 for a pre-booked private transfer, and that type of price is final: airport surcharges, tolls and meet-and-greet are included. The meter in a regular taxi reads around $14-19, with surcharges, tolls and a tip still to come. A ride-hailing app quotes roughly $10-16. The search box above gives the actual price.
Plan for 35-55 min to cover the 28 km under normal conditions - rush-hour traffic in Hanoi can stretch that by another 20-30 minutes. With a pre-booked transfer your flight is tracked, so the driver adjusts to your actual arrival time.
See our full Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport transfer guide for all destinations, local taxi tips, FAQ and booking options. Or browse Hanoi airport transfers covering all city neighborhoods. For nationwide context, see our Vietnam transfer guide.