Can you exchange money or withdraw cash at Hanoi airport late at night, and where exactly on arrival?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 11 days ago
TL;DR
Yes — Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport usually has both ATMs and currency exchange counters in the arrivals area, including late at night around arriving flights. Exchanging about $100 or withdrawing 2–5 million VND is usually enough for arrival costs; a taxi to the Old Quarter is typically 300,000–450,000 VND.
What the community said
At Noi Bai, you can usually withdraw cash immediately after landing: Terminal 2 international arrivals has ATMs in the arrivals area. Travelers commonly use BIDV, VietinBank, or Techcombank ATMs; a typical withdrawal limit is around 2–5 million VND per transaction, with local ATM fees often about 22,000–55,000 VND.
11 days ago Noi Bai T2, BIDV, VietinBank, Techcombank, 22,000–55,000 VND
If you arrive late, it is usually possible to exchange a small amount right at the airport. Around $100 is normally enough for taxi and hotel check-in costs, giving roughly 2.4–2.6 million VND at typical airport rates. The best place is the international arrivals area in Terminal 2, where counters generally operate around late-night arrivals.
11 days ago $100 ≈ 2.4–2.6 million VND, Terminal 2 Arrivals
If your card fails, it is smart to carry some USD or EUR cash for the first day. Airport exchange rates are usually worse than in central Hanoi, so many travelers change only the minimum needed for transport and the first night, then exchange the rest in the city.
11 days ago USD/EUR cash
If you need cash immediately for transport, expect to pay about 300,000–450,000 VND for a ride from Noi Bai to Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Some taxi services and apps like Grab may accept cards, but late at night it is safer to have at least 500,000–1,000,000 VND in cash.
11 days ago Noi Bai → Old Quarter, 300,000–450,000 VND