Istanbul to Hanoi (Soc Son) (IST–HAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TK164+1
TK Turkish
359
2:10 AM
+03
3:40 PM
+07
9h 30m
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TK6361
TK Turkish
77X
4:30 PM
+07
11:15 PM
+03
10h 45m
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TK165+1
TK Turkish
359
10:55 PM
+07 T2
5:15 AM+1
+03
10h 20m
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Istanbul to Hanoi (Soc Son)
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 4,609 mi 9h 30m nonstop +4h ahead 37 1-stop hubs

IST–HAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,609 miles in approximately 9h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IST–HAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 7 359 9h30 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IST to HAN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to HAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,666
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Hanoi (Soc Son) is 4 hours ahead of Istanbul.
IST: +03 · HAN: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 10:00 PM in Hanoi (Soc Son).
Distance & Flight Time
4,609 mi / 7,417 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 30m.
Visa & Entry

Turkish passport holders need a visa to enter Vietnam. The easiest option is the eVisa, available through the official portal at evisa.gov.vn. Single-entry eVisas cost USD 25, multiple-entry USD 50, and allow stays up to 90 days. Processing takes 3 to 7 business days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the arrival date with at least 2 blank pages.

A 30-day visa exemption applies for Phu Quoc Island if arriving on a direct international flight and staying only on the island.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to IST

Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.

Facts

IST–HAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Hanoi (Soc Son) route.
Route details
Distance4,609 mi / 7,417 km
Flight time9h 30m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 8 return
1-stop connections37 hubs
Origin: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: HAN
Full nameNoi Bai International Airport
IATA / ICAOHAN / VVNB
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Passengers/yr32.5M
Elevation39 ft / 12 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to HAN flights.
Nonstop flights from İstanbul Airport to Noi Bai International Airport take approximately 9h 30m. The route covers 4,609 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Turkish Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from IST to HAN. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GYD, XIY, MCT, DXB, KUL, AUH, CGO, BKK, ALA, DOH, DAC, SIN, FRA, CDG, BEY, AMM, PEK, LHR, HKG, CAN, MNL, MUC, NRT, TFU, ICN, SGN, PVG, SVO, TPE, BOM, KIX, DEL, MXP, LAX, CGK, HND and DPS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Hanoi (Soc Son) is 4 hours ahead of Istanbul.
Yes, return flights from HAN to IST are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from IST to HAN

İstanbul Airport (IST) and Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IST to HAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IST to HAN ranges from 9 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,609 miles (7,417 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via GYD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.