Traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay is never easier than it is now. There are many transportation options to choose from: train, bus, private car, shuttle, local bus… However, the most wonderful way is to use a seaplane.
You might encounter many different questions about seaplane from Hanoi to Halong Bay like: how much, how long, how to book… you will find all these answers in my article.
About Seaplane from Hanoi to Halong Bay
Seaplane is the most luxurious way to get from Hanoi to Halong Bay. Hai Au Aviation is the only seaplane provider in Vietnam offering a 45-minute scheduled flight from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay.
The seaplane departs from Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi to Tuan Chau Marina, the gateway to Halong Bay cruises. It can reach a height of 3,000 meters, but it gives you the best view of the bay at a height of 300 meters.
Each seaplane has spacious windows, which help you see the beautiful landscape below, including 1,600 islands and islets scattered along the Gulf of Tonkin, as well as beaches, a lagoon and towering cliffs. It has a capacity of 12 passengers who are each entitled to 7 kg of luggage.
Getting to Halong by seaplane only takes 45 minutes instead of 2.5 hours by car. It’s excellent for those looking to maximize their time seeing the sites rather than traveling, and also allows visiting Halong on a day trip without being strenuous.
However, this type of transportation is quite expensive. The cost varies from $175 to $385 depending on the season and time of day. Despite the high cost, many tourists would like to try Hai Au Aviation seaplanes at least once in their life to experience the professional services and enjoy the best thing to do in Halong Bay other than cruising.
Seaplane schedule and price from Hanoi to Halong
The price and time belong to the season and itinerary, please find the detail below:
- Starting points: Noi Bai Airport: Counter E09, Concourse E, Terminal 1, Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi, Vietnam.
- Arrival points: Tuan Chau Marina: Villa T7 Tuan Chau Commercial Urban Area, Tuan Chau District, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province, Viet Nam.
- Departure time:
- From Hanoi: 9:20 a.m., 10 a.m.
- From Halong: 12:30 p.m., 4 p.m.
- Price : From $233 to $406
- Duration : 45 minutes without panoramic tour over the bay & 60 min with panoramic tour over the bay.
| Journeys | Departure and arrival time | Price | Low season (April to September) | Price | High season (October to March) |
| Hanoi – Halong | 9:20 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. | $406 | $325 |
| Halong – Hanoi | 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | $406 | $325 |
| Hanoi – Halong | 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. | $406 | $325 |
| Halong – Hanoi | 4 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. | $291 | $233 |
Guided tour of Halong Bay
This tour lasts 25 minutes, from takeoff to landing at Tuan Chau Island Marina. As one of the best things to do in Halong Bay, a seaplane sightseeing tour offers completely new perspectives on the beautiful seascape of Halong Bay than a cruise ship. Seen from the sky, the islands appear like mountain ranges, resembling the undulating body of a dragon, the meaning of “Halong” in Vietnamese.
The seaplane offers a bird’s eye view of the prominent islands. Pilots can speak directly with their passengers, offer information on points of history and myths surrounding Ha Long Bay, and direct tourists to the most amazing corners of the bay such as Dau Be, Cong Do and Bo Hon.
This is a low-budget seaplane tour. You can save money for the tour by taking the local bus (from My Dinh, Gia Lam, Luong Yen stations), train (from Yen Vien station) to reach Halong Bay, or by staying in a hostel, guesthouses or hotel near Bai. Chai.
Departure and arrival points: Tuan Chau Marina: Villa T7 Tuan Chau Commercial Urban Area, Tuan Chau District, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province.
Please see more details for a guided seaplane tour below:
| Journeys | Departure and arrival time | Price | Low season (April to September) | Price | High season (October to March) |
| Visit Halong Bay | 9 a.m. – 9:25 a.m. | $100 | $120 |
| 9:55 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. | $100 | $120 | |
| 10:50 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | $100 | $120 | |
| 11:45 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. | $100 | $120 | |
| 1:25 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. | $100 | $120 | |
| 2:20 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. | $100 | $120 | |
| 3:15 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. | $100 | $120 | |
| 4:10 p.m. – 4:35 p.m. | $100 | $120 |
How to book a tickete Hanoi to Halong Bay by seaplane
As previously said, there is only one Hai Au Aviation company and the best is to call the hotline directly at (+84) 962 069 689, or book via website, via e-mail or the Facebook page of Hai Au Aviation.
