Is there a flight to Sapa?
Many tourists often wonder if there is a flight to Sapa? The answer is that there are no flights to Sapa. Because there is currently no airport in Sapa or Lao Cai.
Therefore, you cannot travel to Sapa by plane . Hopefully, in the near future, the airport will be put under construction and completed as soon as possible to help Sapa tourism no longer have obstacles in terms of geographical distance and time.
But that doesn’t mean you can’t travel to this place. For those who are far away, even if you cannot fly to Sapa directly, you can still choose to fly during your trip.
You can book flight tickets to Hanoi and then use other means to get to Sapa.
Traveling from Hanoi to Sapa
After flying to Hanoi, you will choose different ways to transportation from Hanoi to Sapa for your trip. Travel time and vehicle cost are not too different.
Therefore, you can choose the vehicle that best suits your needs and preferences. The means of your reference are as follows:
Bus
You can take a bus to Sapa, Lao Cai from the main bus stations in Hanoi. You can also choose bus operators such as Hung Thanh, Sao Viet,… with one-way fares ranging from 250,000 VND to 300,000 VND/person.
The travel time of bus to Sapa is approximately 4-5 hours on the highway and 7-8 hours on the road. You won’t have to worry as the bus will take you directly to downtown Sapa.
Sleeper Bus
Getting to Sapa in Sleeper bus is one of the ways chosen by many tourists because it is extremely comfortable. The sleeper bus will also take you to downtown Sapa.
You can book sleeper bus tickets from companies such as Sapa Shuttle Bus, Interbus Line, Green Bus,… with prices ranging from 150,000 VND to 680,000 VND/person.
Travel time by sleeper bus is 4-5 hours if traveling on the highway.
By train
The third means of transport you can choose is the train. Trains to Sapa only take you to Lao Cai station.
Therefore, you need to take a motorbike taxi or taxi to Sapa city center. However, it is a means of transportation chosen by many tourists due to its safety. The train is also an ideal choice for those who like to explore during their trip!
Some companies you can refer to like King Express, NewLivitrans,… with one-way fares ranging from 250,000 VND to 1,800,000 VND/person. Train travel time is 6-7 hours.
We have a full article on how to go from Hanoi to Sapa
