Hanoi is Vietnam's atmospheric capital and a cheap Asian crossroads — €129 to Singapore or Guangzhou, sub-€200 hops into China and South Korea, and a bag-included spread that makes the city a smart, low-cost base for the region.
Noi Bai International (HAN) is north of the city, and the budget-friendly, tourist-proof way in is Bus 86: it runs from the terminals straight to the Old Quarter near Hoan Kiem Lake (and on to the railway station) for just 45,000 VND (about €1.70), paid in cash to the conductor, every 45 minutes. Most of the fleet is now electric with low floors and English stop announcements — a far cry from the taxi scams that plague new arrivals. For reaching the historic core, Bus 86 is the obvious, honest choice; a Grab or metered taxi works if you’re heading elsewhere.
As a base, Hanoi’s value is its position in northern Southeast Asia and the budget-airline competition that keeps China, Korea and the wider region cheap.
The regional steals
Two fares lead. Guangzhou (€129) and Singapore (€129) are joint-cheapest — southern China and the city-state for the price of a domestic hop, both quick and frequent. Seoul (€170) adds South Korea, and Ahmedabad (€187) reaches western India. These are the impulse routes: short, cheap and constant, perfect for a weekend out of Hanoi into a completely different city.
China, Korea and eastern India
The mid-tier deepens the regional spread. Kunming (€267 with a bag) reaches Yunnan in southwest China — close to northern Vietnam and a green, mild base — while Kolkata (€204 with a bag) opens eastern India and Busan (€360 with a bag) covers South Korea’s coastal second city. All three include luggage. These turn Hanoi into a genuine launchpad north and west, not just a Southeast Asian stop.
Australia and the Gulf
Two routes stretch Hanoi’s range. Perth (€266) is a strong Australia fare — Western Australia is closer to Southeast Asia than most realise — and Muscat (€407 with a bag) bridges to Oman and the wider Gulf, luggage included. Neither is impulse-cheap, but both are well-priced for the distance and useful for anyone using Hanoi as a stepping stone to a bigger trip.
Bag fares: the budget tell
The familiar split. The cheap hops (Guangzhou, Singapore, Seoul, Ahmedabad, Perth) are shown as base fares — cabin-only on the budget carriers. Kolkata, Kunming, Busan and Muscat include a checked bag. Vietnamese and regional LCCs are strict on luggage and charge a premium for bags added late, so if you’re carrying more than a backpack, add the allowance when you book.
Cheapest destinations from Hanoi right now
Good-price round-trip targets from aifly’s own tracked fares — “good price” means book at or below this; nothing here is invented or scraped from third parties. The live deal page for each route shows the current fare.
| Destination | Good price | Why go |
|---|---|---|
| Guangzhou | €129 | €129 into southern China's manufacturing and dim-sum heartland. Joint-cheapest here. |
| Singapore | €129 | €129 to the city-state and Asia's great crossroads, for domestic-hop money. |
| Seoul | €170 | €170 to South Korea's capital — sharp value for the distance. |
| Ahmedabad | €187 | €187 into Gujarat and western India. |
| Kolkata | €204 incl. bag | €204 with a bag into eastern India and the gateway to Bengal. |
| Perth | €266 | €266 — Western Australia is closer than you think, and this proves it. |
| Kunming | €267 incl. bag | €267 with a bag to Yunnan's spring city — a green, mild base for southwest China. |
| Busan | €360 incl. bag | €360 with a bag to South Korea's coastal second city. |
| Muscat | €407 incl. bag | €407 with a bag to Oman — your bridge to the Gulf. |
Frequently asked questions
What's the cheapest flight from Hanoi?
Guangzhou and Singapore, both at around €129 — southern China and the city-state for domestic-hop money, joint-cheapest on the board.
How do I get from Hanoi Airport into the city?
Bus 86 runs from the terminals to the Old Quarter near Hoan Kiem Lake for just 45,000 VND (€1.70), cash to the conductor, every 45 minutes. Most buses are electric with English stop announcements — and it avoids the taxi scams.
Can you fly to China cheaply from Hanoi?
Yes — Guangzhou (€129) and Kunming (€267 with a bag) reach southern and southwest China, the latter especially close to northern Vietnam.
Do these Hanoi fares include a checked bag?
Kolkata, Kunming, Busan and Muscat include a bag; the cheap hops (Guangzhou, Singapore, Seoul, Ahmedabad, Perth) are usually cabin-only. Add a bag at booking if needed.
What's the cheapest way to reach Australia from Hanoi?
Perth at around €266 — Western Australia is the closest and cheapest slice of the country from Southeast Asia.
How current are these Hanoi prices?
They're the lowest verified round-trip fares we've tracked recently and move with season and demand. Use each as a target for that route and book when you find a fare at or below it.
Seasons, carriers and airport details verified June 2026 and can change — confirm current conditions before you book.