WELCOME TO HANOI!
We hope the following instructions be helpful for your first visit to our lovely city – HANOI.
You will be landed at Noi Bai International Airport (IATA: HAN), over 30km (45-60min) north of the city. The airport is relatively small but new international terminal is being built, expects to start operation by end of 2014.
VISA AND IMMIGRATION
You can pre-arrange a visa on arrival online or get it sorted before you leave, through your local embassy, travel agent or Meracus.
Obtaining Visa Upon Arrival
You will arrive at either arrival hall A or B for international flights; hall A, B or E for local flights. Process is going smooth and takes about 30-45 minutes (or less) for immigration, baggage claim and custom.
Immigration at Noi Bai Airport
From Noi Bai airport to Hanoi, there are 4 options to travel to Hanoi center for your choice:
Bus stop at Noi Bai airport
PRICE: VND7,000/pax (US$0.4)
There are bus #07 and bus #17 running daily from 05:00 to 22:00. To catch the buses, exit on the arrival hall, keep walking right, pass the taxis and minibuses, pass the coaches and to the buses which are at the end of the car park
Attention:
Minibus at Noi Bai airport
PRICE: VND40,000/pax (~US$2).
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Taxigroup airport taxi at Noi Bai airport
PRICE: ~VND350,000/4-seat car/way (US$17).
Most reputable cab companies are TaxiGroup {+84-4-38535353 or +84-4-38515151) and Mai Linh Taxi (+84-4-38616161).
Do have clear price agreement before getting on – Mai Linh Taxi
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Meracus staff waiting outside your baggage claim exit
PRICE: US$18/4-seater/way or US$22/7-seater/way
Tourism Information – You can call us here free if not seeing our staff
For more information or request airport pickup/drop-off, please see this link
You will arrive at Hanoi Railway Station (Ga Ha Noi in Vietnamese) located in city centre, 3km (10min) to Meracus Hotels. You can exit via either one in Tran Quy Cap street in the north of station or the other in Le Duan street in the east.
From the station to Meracus, there are options for your choice:
1. METERED TAXIS: US$3
Taxi is the best way to travel from train station to Meracus hotels, it cost around US$3 for a metered ride. Most reputable cab companies are TaxiGroup (+84-4-3853 5353) and Mai Linh Taxi (+84-4-3861 6161).
Reliable taxis – Taxigroup and Mai Linh
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2. MERACUS PICKUP SERVICE: US$5/person
For your convenience, Meracus does provide pick-up and drop-off service from and to the station. For more information or request a pickup, please follow this link.
The best way to travel from bus stop to our Meracus hotels is by taxi. However, please do remember our recommended cab companies of Taxi Group and Mai Linh Taxi. If you need any assistance, please do call us.
Reliable taxis – Taxigroup and Mai Linh