High Return of International Flights to Noi Bai Airport, Passengers Asked to Arrive 3 hours Early

Check-in procedure

Passengers need to arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before departure time to do check-in procedures. After successful check-in procedures, it is necessary to quickly move into a restricted area to quickly complete many follow-up procedures such as: security screening and customs inspection.

Passengers are advised to follow the instructions of security staff at the airport. Be attentive to personal belongings, make sure not to leave them in the security screening area.

Limite the number of escorts reduce pressure at the station. All passengers and their escorts need to follow the instructions to pick up and see off in the correct area, ensuring security at the airport. Note that at peak hours, especially in the evening hours, the port flexibly applies a plan to restrict drop-off people, so escorts will not be allowed to enter the procedure area.

Passengers are encouraged to download and use iNIA application on smart devices to track information about flight and updates for change of flight information.

Connecting passengers need to move between the 2 terminals, note that Noi Bai airport arranges a free connecting bus, operating every 15 minute during the day and every 30 minutes at night, the pick-up location is at wing A, floor 1 of Passenger Terminal T1, and column 16 - 18 of Passenger Terminal T2.

Boarding

Passengers need to prepare full identification when boarding the airport.

- Passport: For international flights, according to regulations, every passenger needs to carry a passport. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

- Visa: Passengers need to find out in advance the destination country to see if they need to prepare a visa. In addition, if you are on a flight that transits at an airport of a third country, you may also need an additional transit visa (this depends on the transit time and the requirements of each country).

Note that passengers flying with children without their parents, need to ask the airline about the procedure of authorization letter from the local government according to the prescribed form.

Passengers need to look up dangerous items that are restricted from carrying people or luggage on board (see link https://www.vietnamairport.vn/tin-tuc/huong-dan-thu-tuc-di-may-bay/cac) -vat-pham-nguy-hiem-han-che-mang-follow-people-hanh-ly-len-tau-bay). Limit liquids on international flights, comply with each destination's regulatory checks on allowed liquids. Note that for fresh luggage, animals and plants need to comply with the prescribed animal and plant quarantine requirements.

Add baggage identification signs such as putting a name tag, writing your name, phone number or recognizable signs on luggage, foam boxes, and cartons for easy retrieval, and at the same time avoid mishandled or lost by another guest. In case of loss or damage to luggage, passengers should immediately notify the airline's staff for timely coordination in handling.

Regulations on prevention of COVID-19 and quarantine requirements

Passengers need to find out information about the entry regulations of the host country, especially the regulations on prevention of COVID-19 such as: Certificate of vaccination, Sars CoV-2 PCR test results, medical declaration ... before or after entry.