AIRPORT

HAN

WORLD RANK

#100

Hanoi

Noi Bai International Airport

VVNB

306

Flights/Day

07:21

Local Time

Ho Chi Minh

Timezone

39ft

Elevation

Current Weather

Current Conditions

VVNB

MVFR

29°C

Few Clouds • 5kt • 4mi • 1005.00"

Observed: 00:00 UTC

MVFR — Marginal Visual: Reduced visibility, minor delays possible.

Cloud Forecast Convective Activity

12k 8k 4k 0

01:00

CLR

03:00 TEMPO

CLR

11:00 TEMPO

CLR

Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) CB (storm) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling

FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %

TAF valid until 01:00 local time

About Noi Bai International Airport

Hanoi faces Vietnamese monsoon with heavy summer rain. Generally moderate tropical conditions.

Is Hanoi Airport turbulent?

Hanoi's northern Vietnam location brings different weather than the south. Winter can bring drizzle and fog while summer sees monsoon thunderstorms. Unlike Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi occasionally feels the effects of typhoons tracking across the South China Sea. The Red River delta location can create fog during transitional seasons.

Northern location brings winter drizzle and fog
More typhoon exposure than southern Vietnam
Summer monsoon brings thunderstorms

How does Hanoi weather differ from Ho Chi Minh City?

Hanoi has a more pronounced seasonal variation with cooler winters. The north is more exposed to typhoons tracking through the South China Sea. Winter fog affects Hanoi more than the tropical south. Summer monsoons bring similar afternoon storms to both cities.

When is the best time to fly from Hanoi?

Autumn (October-November) offers the most pleasant conditions with lower humidity. Spring (March-April) is comfortable but occasionally foggy. Summer monsoon (May-September) brings the most weather delays. Winter is cool and can be drizzly.

Is turbulence at Hanoi dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Hanoi?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours)

No flights departing in the next 2 hours.