Cheap flights from Glasgow to Hanoi

Book well ahead: long-haul itineraries with a connection tend to price better early than at the last minute, especially for the months the calendar covers, from October through February and again in May and June. February is the cheapest month on this route, so if your dates are flexible, start there. Around Christmas and during school holidays demand from the UK rises, and Hanoi's own busy season can push fares up too, so shifting your dates by a few days is often worth more than switching airlines.

What the fare includes is where these carriers differ most. On full-service options like British Airways, Emirates, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Aer Lingus, checked baggage and meals are typically part of the ticket, while the lower fare tiers may strip extras out — check what each level covers before you pay. Every option connects somewhere, since nothing flies nonstop; Emirates and KLM route through their own hubs, so the stopover length and the ease of the transfer should weigh as heavily as the headline price.

You land at Noibai, which sits well outside the city, so leave real time for the ride into central Hanoi. Taxis, ride-hailing apps and airport buses all cover the route into town; agree on the fare or check the app price before setting off. Traffic in and around the capital moves slowly at peak times, so a late-evening arrival can mean a longer transfer than the distance suggests. Have your hotel's address written in Vietnamese if you can.

Currency

VND (₫)

Power sockets

Type A, C, F, G · 220 V

Language

Vietnamese

Emergency number

113, 114, 115

Driving side

right

Calling code

+84

Internet domain

.vn

Population of Hanoi

8.7 M (2024)

Time zone

UTC+07 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether your connection is on one ticket or two, since separate tickets mean you must clear immigration and recheck bags yourself.
• Confirm baggage allowance for each leg, as connecting carriers can have different rules from the airline selling the ticket.
• Check the layover length at the hub and make sure it leaves room for delays.
• Check Vietnam's visa and passport requirements for UK citizens before booking.
• Check departure times from Glasgow International, the city's only airport, against your onward connection.
• Check fares across October to February and May to June, when prices are listed.