Haiphong: how to get there and around
Airports, stations, ports, where the hotels are and what the numbers say, from public data rather than a brochure.
Haiphong is a city of 2.6 million people in Vietnam (Hai Phong), 12 m (39 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Cat Bi International Airport (HPH), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre. Our booking partner lists 1 places to stay.
Key facts
Daylight in Haiphong runs from about 10 h 54 min a day in late December to 13 h 26 min in late June (computed for 20.86° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
Haiphong is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cat Bi International Airport (HPH), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,007-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Noi Bai International Airport (HAN, 99 km), Van Don International Airport (VDO, 81 km).
Flights to Haiphong: every airport, routes and times
Buses to Haiphong · Driving and car hire
Where to stay
Our booking partner lists 1 places to stay in Haiphong. Of the 1 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (1).
Hotels in Haiphong: the full picture, and book
Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Hanoi, 89 km — trains · buses · car rental · tours
- Nanning, 275 km (China) — flights
- Haikou, 393 km (China) — flights
- Zhanjiang, 387 km (China)
- Lianjiang, 383 km (China)
- Qinzhou, 239 km (China)
- Guigang, 391 km (China)
- Thanh Hóa, 152 km — trains · buses · car rental · tours
- Vinh, 265 km — trains · buses · car rental · tours
- Baise, 336 km (China)
Common questions
Which airport serves Haiphong?
Cat Bi International Airport (HPH), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, plus 2 other airports with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How big is Haiphong?
About 2.6 million people live in Haiphong (GeoNames).
What time zone is Haiphong in?
Asia/Bangkok, currently UTC+7.
What currency is used in Haiphong?
The Dong (VND). Traffic drives on the right.
How many hotels are there in Haiphong?
Our booking partner lists 1 places to stay in Haiphong, bookable on this site.
Which cities are near Haiphong?
Hanoi (89 km), Nanning (275 km), Haikou (393 km), Zhanjiang (387 km), Lianjiang (383 km).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.