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Weekend getaways from Hanoi

All cheap flights from Hanoi

Short on time but not on ambition? From Hanoi you can reach 30 destinations across 8 countries in under 3 hours — perfect for a long weekend or even a single-day city trip. Prices start at €20 to Da Nang. SkyHopp filters to sub-3-hour flights only, so every option here is genuinely weekend-viable.

The fare shown on this page is the base ticket price. For a real cost comparison, add: checked baggage if needed (€10-30 on budget carriers), airport transfers at both ends, and any hotel nights. Cabin-bag-only packing is the simplest way to keep weekend trip costs honest - most low-cost carriers allow one small under-seat item free.

Weekend travel from Hanoi tends to cluster around the same departure patterns - Friday evening out, Sunday evening back - which is exactly why those slots cost more. If your schedule allows a Monday-morning return instead of Sunday evening, you often unlock the same destinations for noticeably less without cutting the trip short. The extra night is sometimes cheaper than the premium Sunday flight.

Use the price calendar on any route page to confirm which month has the cheapest weekend fares to your chosen destination. Shoulder-season travel (May, early June, September, October) can be noticeably cheaper than peak-summer travel on many leisure routes from Hanoi, while still offering suitable weather for a short city break.

Best weekend getaways from Hanoi right now

Looking for a quick weekend escape from Hanoi? These destinations combine short flight times, current low fares, and enough flexibility for a two- or three-day trip. The cheapest option in this list is Da Nang from €20.

  1. Da Nang

    Vietnam - 1h 20m - Direct

    from €20

  2. Nha Trang

    Vietnam - 1h 50m - Direct

    from €24

  3. Dong Hoi

    Vietnam - 1h 5m - Direct

    from €25

  4. Phu Quoc

    Vietnam - 2h 5m - Direct

    from €26

  5. Ho Chi Minh City

    Vietnam - 2h 10m - Direct

    from €26

Why these destinations?

  • - Short flight time from the origin airport
  • - Low current fares compared with nearby destinations
  • - Practical for a 2-3 day city break or short escape

5 of 5 top options have direct flights available - no connections needed for your weekend.

Booking tip: Saturday-morning departure + Monday-morning return is typically 20-30% cheaper than the popular Friday-evening out, Sunday-evening back pattern.

Prices refresh every 48-72 hours.

Cheapest destinations from Hanoi

  1. Da NangVietnam
    VJ1h 20mDirect
    from €20
  2. Nha TrangVietnam
    VJ1h 50mDirect
    from €24
  3. Dong HoiVietnam
    9G1h 5mDirect
    from €25
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  4. Phu QuocVietnam
    VJ2h 5mDirect
    from €26
  5. Ho Chi Minh CityVietnam
    VJ2h 10mDirect
    from €26
  6. HueVietnam
    VN1h 20mDirect
    from €31
  7. PleikuVietnam
    VJ1h 35mDirect
    from €32
  8. Buon Ma ThuotVietnam
    VJ1h 45mDirect
    from €32
  9. Can ThoVietnam
    VJ2h 10mDirect
    from €34
  10. Qui NhonVietnam
    VJ1h 35mDirect
    from €34
  11. VinhVietnam
    VN0h 55mDirect
    from €36
  12. DalatVietnam
    VU1h 55mDirect
    from €37
  13. Dien Bien PhuVietnam
    VN1hDirect
    from €39
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  14. Hong KongHong Kong
    UO2hDirect
    from €49
  15. Tuy HoaVietnam
    VN1h 45mDirect
    from €53
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  16. HaiphongVietnam
    VJ2h 40m1 stop
    from €60
  17. BangkokThailand
    FD1h 50mDirect
    from €62
  18. ShenzhenChina
    VU1h 50mDirect
    from €69
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  19. GuangzhouChina
    VJ1h 35mDirect
    from €70
  20. Siem ReapCambodia
    VJ1h 45mDirect
    from €72
  21. ShanghaiChina
    VJ2h 50mDirect
    from €79
  22. KaohsiungTaiwan
    VJ2h 30mDirect
    from €80
  23. Chiang MaiThailand
    FD1h 40mDirect
    from €82
  24. ChengduChina
    EU2h 5mDirect
    from €91
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  25. TaipeiTaiwan
    VJ2h 35mDirect
    from €97
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  26. Luang PrabangLaos
    QV1h 10mDirect
    from €102
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  27. XiamenChina
    CZ3h1 stop
    from €112
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  28. ZhanjiangChina
    CZ3h1 stop
    from €119
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  29. Xieng KhouangLaos
    VN1h 55m1 stop
    from €224
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  30. MandalayMyanmar
    FD3h1 stop
    from €258
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Frequently asked questions

What's a good weekend trip from Hanoi?
Right now the cheapest weekend-ready fare from Hanoi is €20 to Da Nang, about 1 hours each way. That leaves plenty of time for two full days at your destination even on a Friday-to-Sunday schedule. See the full list above for all 30 options under 3 hours, covering 8 countries.
How many direct flights from Hanoi work for a weekend?
25 of the short-haul destinations from Hanoi currently have direct fares available. Direct is almost always the right call for a 2-night break — you land fresher, skip the connection stress, and save time on both ends of the trip. If a direct option is even €20 more than a connecting flight, it's usually worth it for a trip this short.
When should I book a weekend flight from Hanoi?
4-6 weeks ahead usually gets you the best combination of price and seat availability. Friday-evening departures and Sunday-evening returns are the most popular slots, so they tend to cost more. Comparing a Saturday-morning departure or a Monday return can uncover lower fares on the same routes. Last-minute deals do appear (within 14 days), but availability and price are unpredictable at that stage.
What counts as "short-haul" from Hanoi?
We filter to flights under 3 hours one-way. That threshold is based on a practical test: a 3-hour flight allows you to leave Hanoi on a Friday evening after work and arrive in time for dinner at your destination — leaving the full Saturday and Sunday free. Flights longer than 3 hours start to eat meaningfully into a 2-night break.