Flying from Bangkok to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Bangkok. Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Bangkok to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) jetting off from here.
Bangkok and Haiphong (where Cat Bi International Airport is located) share the UTC+7 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch once you land.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Bangkok to HPH.
Popular months like February or other peak periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Whether you're hoping to visit a new city along the way or just take a break, we make it a breeze to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options leaving from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Bangkok to HPH.
The journey from central Bangkok to BKK takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Bangkok to Cat Bi International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just the thing:
Of the departures from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, 68% land on time at their destination.
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
You can book a direct Bangkok to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) plane ticket out of Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Check if flying out of DMK makes more sense for your journey.
Thai AirAsia has direct flights from Bangkok to HPH out of DMK. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and reach your destination without any detours.
Thai AirAsia takes the lead in bookings on the DMK to HPH route.
You can get to DMK from central Bangkok in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 24 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Bangkok to HPH flight? Kick back in a hotel near Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance of 66%. This figure shows how often flights that leave from this airport arrive on schedule.
About Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)
Have a late flight from Bangkok to Cat Bi International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near HPH and shut your eyes sooner:
Getting from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to central Haiphong
Cat Bi International Airport is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Haiphong. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Cat Bi International Airport is $157. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $328. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Bangkok to HPH. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
Cheap Bangkok to Cat Bi International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Find an affordable flight from Bangkok to Cat Bi International Airport by using filters. Select your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Bangkok to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Bangkok to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH). January is the peak month for travel to Haiphong. If crowds aren't your thing, go in November.
The warmest month in Haiphong is June, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your Bangkok to HPH plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Bangkok to Cat Bi International Airport in January when temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about Haiphong
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Haiphong right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Cat Bi International Airport:
Tran Quoc Pagoda and Yen Tu Mountain are a couple of big attractions to put on your Haiphong travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Tượng Phật.
Explore more of Vietnam
While Haiphong will give you a great introduction to Vietnam, there's a whole lot more to uncover in Yên Bái. About 209 kilometres to the northwest, this popular city has a wealth of attractions, like Đầm Mủ and Nhà Thờ Giáo Xứ Yên Bái.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Vietnam, head for Việt Trì, about 145 kilometres west of Haiphong. Hung Temple, Temple of the Hùng Kings and Thien Quang Pagoda are key reasons to visit.
