Steam rising from a bowl of pho, scooters everywhere and a lake in the middle of it all.
Juneyao Air flies from Brussels to Hanoi from €396 return, with one stop in Shanghai each way. A checked bag is included, and there are dates from late November to January.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Brussels, Belgium
- To: Hanoi, Vietnam
- Airline: Juneyao Air
- Stops: 1 stop each way (Shanghai Pudong)
- Price: €396 - €409 return
- When: November 2026 - January 2027
Example dates:
08/01/2027 - 21/01/2027
25/11/2026 - 08/12/2026
29/11/2026 - 10/12/2026
18/11/2026 - 08/12/2026
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You leave Brussels at 11:10 and land in Hanoi at 12:15 the next day, after 4h20 in Shanghai. The return leaves Hanoi at 13:15 and lands in Brussels at 06:55 the next morning, with 8h15 in Shanghai. The same flights to Ho Chi Minh City start at €408, but with stops of 15 to 20 hours.
💰 How far does your money go?
A Belgian beer in a Brussels café costs €5-6. In Hanoi, a glass of fresh bia hơi on a street corner costs about €0.40, a bowl of pho €1.80 and a bánh mì €1. An egg coffee, the city's famous creamy invention, costs about €1.50.
☀️ The Weather
Hanoi has a real winter. Late November is mild and dry, with days around 25°C. In January expect cooler days of 19-20°C, nights around 14°C and grey, drizzly skies, so pack a light jacket. It is still perfect weather for walking the Old Quarter and cruising Ha Long Bay.
🏨 Where to Stay
Stay in the Old Quarter or by Hoan Kiem Lake to walk everywhere.
Golden Sail Hotel & Spa · 8.8/10 · From €36/night
A good-value hotel in the Old Quarter, with a spa and generous breakfasts.
Jasmine Boutique Hotel Hanoi · 9.7/10 · From €52/night
A small boutique hotel with some of the best reviews in the Old Quarter.
Lucien Hanoi Lakeside Hotel & Rooftop · 9.6/10 · From €111/night
Steps from Hoan Kiem Lake, with a rooftop bar over the Old Quarter.
⏱️ Making the most of your layover in Shanghai
On the way back you have 8h15 in Shanghai Pudong, landing in the late afternoon and flying on overnight. Belgian passport holders can currently enter China visa-free for short stays, but check the rules before you book. The Maglev train reaches the edge of the city in 8 minutes, so a quick look at the Bund lit up at night is possible if you keep an eye on the clock.
Private layover highlights tour: A private guide and driver from the airport, with a route planned around your flight times.
If you'd rather rest:
Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong Airport · 9.4/10 · From €161/night
About 350 m from the terminal, for a shower and a few hours of sleep.
Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Pudong Airport · 8.5/10 · From €53/night
A cheaper option about 2 km away, with a free shuttle.
🎯 What to Do
Hanoi is street food, temples and the gateway to Ha Long Bay.
Ha Long Bay day cruise: Thousands of limestone islands, with swimming, kayaking and lunch on board.
Ninh Binh and Trang An: A boat ride through caves and rice fields, the old capital of Hoa Lu and the view from Mua Cave.
Street food tour and Train Street: Pho, bún chả and egg coffee with a local guide, plus the famous street where the train passes by the cafés.
Hanoi by military jeep: The city's highlights and hidden corners from the back of an old army jeep.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Hanoi is the starting point for the whole of Vietnam.
Ha Long Bay: Overnight cruises among the limestone islands, about 2h30 by road.
Sapa: Rice terraces and mountain villages, about 5-6 hours by bus or night train.
Da Nang and Hoi An: Beaches and the lantern-lit old town of Hoi An, about 1h20 by air. Search flights
Ho Chi Minh City: The buzz of the south, about 2h10 by air. Search flights
Luang Prabang, Laos: Temples and monks by the Mekong, about 1 hour by air. Search flights
€396 return to Hanoi with a bag included. Pho for breakfast, Ha Long Bay for lunch.
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