Vietnam has never been this reachable from Italy. Three airports, one destination, fares that barely clear €400 return.
China Eastern and Air China are running return fares to Hanoi from €412, with departures from Milan, Venice and Rome across autumn and early winter 2026.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Milan, Venice & Rome
- To: Hanoi, Vietnam
- Airline: China Eastern / Air China
- Stops: 1 stop
- Price: €412–€499 return
- When: September to December 2026
Milan - Hanoi
24/09/2026 - 14/10/2026
02/10/2026 - 21/10/2026
02/10/2026 - 27/10/2026
24/11/2026 - 07/12/2026
02/12/2026 - 23/12/2026
Venice - Hanoi
18/09/2026 - 04/10/2026
23/11/2026 - 13/12/2026
Rome - Hanoi
22/09/2026 - 20/10/2026
01/10/2026 - 22/10/2026
14/11/2026 - 25/11/2026
23/11/2026 - 15/12/2026
01/12/2026 - 15/12/2026
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💰 How far does your money go?
A bowl of pho costs about €1.50. A glass of fresh bia hoi, brewed daily on the corner, is under €0.40. A full local restaurant meal comes in at €3–€6, less than a coffee and cornetto back in Milan.
☀️ The Weather
Hanoi in September still holds onto summer, with highs around 31°C and real humidity. By October it eases to a much gentler 22–28°C. November brings dry, mild days around 18–24°C, and by December the city settles into a cool 15–18°C, jacket weather by Hanoi standards.
🏨 Where to Stay
Hanoi's Old Quarter puts everything within walking distance, whatever the budget.
Hanoi Concert Hotel — 8.7/10 · From €18/night Small, well-run and right in the Old Quarter, ideal for anyone who just needs a clean base between street food stops.
La Siesta Hotel & Spa Trendy — 9.0/10 · From €65/night A rooftop pool and proper spa a few minutes from Hoan Kiem Lake, the sweet spot between comfort and price.
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi — 9.3/10 · From €220/night Colonial-era grandeur in the heart of the city, the kind of stay worth building the whole trip around.
🎯 What to Do
Hanoi moves fast on the ground and slow over a coffee, often within the same hour.
Cycle around West Lake — Quiet lanes, lakeside temples and some of the best banh mi carts in the city.
Visit the Temple of Literature — Vietnam's first national university, still standing after nearly 1,000 years.
Join a street food crawl through the Old Quarter — Bun cha, egg coffee and bia hoi, all within a few blocks.
Watch a water puppet show — A centuries-old art form performed on water, unique to the Red River Delta.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Hanoi is the easiest launchpad into northern Vietnam's biggest landscapes.
Ha Long Bay — Limestone karsts rising out of turquoise water, about 2.5 hours away by bus or private transfer.
Ninh Binh — Often called "Halong Bay on land," a boat ride through rice paddies and karst caves roughly 2 hours south.
Sapa — Terraced rice fields and mountain trekking in the far north, reachable by overnight train or a 5-hour bus ride.
Cat Ba Island — Ha Long Bay's biggest island, with beaches, national park trails and a slower pace, about 3.5 hours by bus and ferry.
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