Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and one of the most ancient capitals in the world. This city is blessed with well-preserved colonial buildings, ancient pagodas, and unique museums. This French-colonial city is also famous for its delectable cuisine, vibrant nightlife, silks, and handicrafts. It takes around 15 hours of flying time to travel from Singapore to Hanoi. This will differ based on the airlines and routes taken as well. Considering Traveloka offers various airline options such as Singapore Airlines, Scoot, AirAsia, and more, you have plenty to choose from. Among the best accommodations in Hanoi including Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, JM Marvel Hotel & Spa, and Mayflower Hotel Hanoi. During your stay, you could also visit some of the best attractions there are in Hanoi such as the Temple of Literature, Hanoi Old Quarter, and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.

When is the best time to fly from Singapore to Hanoi?

Hanoi is generally warm throughout the year, but there is a certain period of the year that is good enough to do both outdoor and/or indoor activities. The usual period where Hanoi is open for visiting is from early February to mid April. This will be the optimum period to go on a holiday here in Hanoi. The temperature will usually varied from 14°C to 34°C and is rarely below 9°C or above 37°C. Maybe to get the best time where you are not at the peak of the holiday season in Hanoi, you can plan a travel to Hanoi close to early February or mid April, just before the holiday peak starts.

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What are the main airports available in Hanoi

Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) 

Noi Bai International Airport is the main airport operating in Hanoi. It is 28 km away from Hanoi. The trip via car or any public land transportation will take around 30 minutes from the airport to the main city. The traveling time will only differ depending on the traffic condition at the time of the travel. Some of the airport facilities you can find at the Noi Bai International Airport include check-in facilities, free wi-fi, duty-free outlets, restaurants, ATMs, baggage storage, and a lost & found center.

Places to stay in Hanoi

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi – Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is a 5-star hotel located within Hanoi city. It is 3 km away from Hanoi city to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 27 km. The hotel has a total of 364 rooms and suites consisting of various room types ranging from Premium Room, Luxury Room, Grand Luxury Room, Grand Premium Room, Prestige Suite Legendary Suite, Greene Suite, and Grand Prestige Suite. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to restaurants and bars, a swimming pool, private parking, meeting rooms, and free wi-fi. 

JM Marvel Hotel & Spa – JM Marvel Hotel & Spa is a 4-star hotel located within Hanoi city. It is 2 km away from Hanoi city to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 26 km. The hotel has a total of 45 rooms and suites consisting of various room types ranging from Deluxe Cozy Room, Junior Room, Suite Room, Family Cozy, Family Suite, and Honeymoon Suite. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to the Mam Com Viet Restaurant, Rooftop Bar, JM Spa & Massage, laundry and dry cleaning service, 24-hours front desk, and free wi-fi. 

Mayflower Hotel Hanoi – Mayflower Hotel Hanoi is a 3-star hotel located within Hanoi city. It is 3 km away from Hanoi city to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 25 km. The hotel has various room types ranging from Deluxe Room, Superior Room, Suite Room, Family Suite, and Junior Suite. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to the restaurant, currency exchange service, car rental service, free wi-fi, and tour desk.

Highlights in Hanoi

Temple of Literature – Built in 1070, Temple of Literature is also famous as one of Hanoi’s most picturesque tourist attractions. The temple offers a lake of literature as well as the Well of Heavenly Clarity, turtle steles, pavilions, courtyards, and passageways that were once used by royalty. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to the Temple of Literature. The Temple of Literature is just 140 m away from Hanoi city and 28 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 2 minutes to walk from Hanoi city to the Temple of Literature and around 30 minutes to drive from the airport. Temple of Literature opens daily from 8.00 am to 4.30 pm. The entrance fee is VND30,000 for adults, VND15,000 for students, and free for children below 15 years old. 

Hanoi Old Quarter – Located near Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi Old Quarter is Hanoi’s major commercial district that is packed with charming colonial architecture, Buddhist temples, and pagodas as well as plenty of hip cafes, bars, a variety of restaurants, bakeries, boutique shops, and art galleries. Furthermore, the preserved shop-houses that lie along these roads were built over a century ago. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to Hanoi Old Quarter. Hanoi Old Quarter is just 4 km away from Hanoi city and 27 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 10 minutes to drive from Hanoi city to Hanoi Old Quarter and around 35 minutes from the airport. Hanoi Old Quarter is open 24 hours daily to visit. 

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum – Inaugurated in 1973 and opened to the public in 1975, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is the final resting place of Ho Chi Minh, Vietnamese Revolutionary Leader, and President. His body is preserved in a glass case at the mausoleum and is sent yearly to Russia for maintenance. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is just 2 km away from Hanoi city and 27 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 5 minutes to drive from Hanoi city to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and around 30 minutes from the airport. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum opens daily from 7.30 am to 10.30 pm to visit and closes on Monday and Friday with no entrance fee. 

Travel tips to Hanoi

Always Stay In Touch 

Despite the beauty of the world, it is not necessarily a safe one. Even if you are doing a solo trip, always keep in touch with your family and/or friends. Let them have a copy of your itinerary so that they have an idea of where you are. Keep them close in contact each day and let them know when you are changing locations during your trip. 

Learn Few Local Words to Blend In 

This will come in handy when you are traveling to a place where English is not their first, second, or only language at all. It is best to learn some local words that can help you through the trip, especially in terms of direction, transportation, medical, and such. Plus, it will open a ton of network opportunities with the locals to be able to be among them. You will be able to make friends and discover some hidden gems you never thought you would find. 

Less is Best when Traveling 

We are not going minimalist here, but minimalism can help you get more things done. To determine how many you should bring with you, you should always go back to the question of where and what. Where are you going? What will you be doing? This will bring you back to consider if you do a lot of walking, then it is best to bring something you are comfortable with. The key example is to wear your everyday clothes because you know what you are comfortable with to go about your day. Don’t overthink too much on a “just in case” situation because that is the number one trap to bring more with you and in the end, it will just make your bag heavier with things you can either reuse or get easier there.

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