Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Hoan Kiem Lake (Old Quarter)

How to get from the airport to the city centre: time, fare and hours for each option.

1. Airport busBus 86 (express)

   45–60 min

   Fare

   ₫45,000

   Hours

   06:00–22:30

   ·

   every 25 min

   Orange express bus to Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Station; pay the conductor. Bus 07/17 are cheaper city buses.

   Source: www.vietnamairport.vn · checked 2026-09-28

2. TaxiMetered taxi

   35–55 min

   Fare

   ₫250,000–₫400,000

   Hours

   24h

   Use Mai Linh or G7 from the official rank; agree the meter, tolls extra. Airport-branded 'fixed price' cars cost more.

   Source: www.vietnamairport.vn · checked 2026-09-28

3. Ride-hailingGrab / Xanh SM

   35–55 min

   Fare

   ₫220,000–₫350,000

   Hours

   24h

   Book in the app and meet at the signed ride-share pick-up zone; surge pricing at peak times.

   Source: www.grab.com · checked 2026-09-28

Fares and timetables change. Confirm with the operator before you travel.

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