Cheap flights from Krakow to Hanoi

December is the cheapest month for this route, so if your plans are flexible, start your search there. The rest of the year stays fairly even on the price calendar, but summer departures and the Christmas and New Year weeks climb as families book. Midweek flights out of Balice tend to cost less than weekend ones. If your trip lands around Lunar New Year, when Vietnam travels en masse, book well ahead. Winter is the cooler, drier season in the north of Vietnam; summer is hot and wet, which is worth weighing against the fare.

No airline flies Krakow to Hanoi non-stop, so every itinerary here is a connection. The mix is mostly full-service: LOT Polish Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, Finnair, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Air China. KLM Cityhopper and HOP! cover the shorter regional legs, and Fly Dubai brings a low-cost model, where extras are usually priced separately. On full-service long-haul tickets a checked bag and meals are more likely to be part of the fare, but the rules that apply are those of the operating carrier on each leg, so read the fare conditions before you pay.

Hanoi's airport is Noibai, and it sits outside the city rather than in it, so treat the transfer as part of the journey. Licensed taxis, ride-hailing apps and the airport shuttle bus all run into the centre; the ride takes a while and traffic can stretch it further. Agree the fare or make sure the meter is running before you set off, and watch your belongings at the arrivals exit, where touts are common. If your connection lands late at night, arrange your transfer in advance rather than at the kerb.

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

• Confirm that your ticket starts at Balice, the only airport serving Krakow, and that any other airport on it is a connection.
• Check the layover length and whether your connection sits on one ticket or two, since separate tickets mean collecting bags and checking in again.
• Look at the baggage allowance on every leg, especially if Fly Dubai or another low-cost carrier is involved.
• Check Vietnam's entry rules for your passport, including visa requirements, well before departure.
• Compare the price calendar for December against your own dates, because the cheapest month is not always the cheapest week.
• Weigh the weather: northern Vietnam is cooler and drier in winter, hot and wet in summer.