Independent T1 · Domestic flights
SH Elite Lounge
Compared to the SH Premium in the domestic terminal, it also offers an à la carte menu besides the buffet.
Paid walk-in entry, 32 USD for 3 hours.
- Hot food
Hanoi airport lounges: how to choose among Noi Bai's rooms
Hanoi airport lounges: how to choose among Noi Bai's rooms
Few airports offer as many lounges as Hanoi's, split between the domestic and international terminals: some are open with Priority Pass or for a fee, others remain reserved only to holders of certain bank cards. With such a wide offering, it is worth choosing by category rather than lounge by lounge, starting from what you have in your pocket rather than the lounges' names.
In the domestic terminal, two very different families of lounges coexist. On one side are the airline lounges, such as Vietnam Airlines's own or the one branded by Vietjet, reserved for their own Business passengers or members of their respective loyalty programmes. On the other, a group of bank lounges tied to institutions such as Vietcombank, SHB or VPBank: here entry is free only for holders of the respective Priority or Diamond cards, with no alternative through Priority Pass or direct payment: anyone without that specific card cannot get in by any means, not even by paying at the reception.
Anyone who does not fit either case can still rely on the SH Premium Lounge, which accepts Priority Pass and DragonPass besides on-site payment, or on the nearby SH Elite, built for those who prefer to pay directly without needing a particular card.
The international terminal repeats a similar scheme on a larger scale. The SH family, split between the east wing and the west wing, remains the most open choice for those with Priority Pass or DragonPass, while Vietnam Airlines' Lotus Lounge, recently refurbished, adds a sleeping area built for those in transit or with a long layover. The same chance to rest is found in the lounge run directly by the airport, also useful for Star Alliance Gold members and holders of equivalent status with partner airlines, along with a self-service bar always available.
To find your way among the many lounges, it is worth starting with a simple question: do you have a specific bank card, a programme like Priority Pass or DragonPass, or do you simply want to pay for entry? The answer narrows the field right away, terminal by terminal, far more than simple proximity to your departure gate.
Which lounge to choose
| Lounge | Where | Hours | Priority Pass | Paid entry | Showers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SH Elite Lounge | T1 · Domestic flights | — | No | 32 USD | — |
| SH Premium Lounge | T1 · Domestic flights | 04:30-23:00 | Yes | 18 USD | Yes |
| ACV/NIA Business Lounge | T2 · International flights | from the first to the last departure of the day | No | 35 USD | Yes |
| SH Elite Lounge | T2 · International flights | 08:00-00:00 | No | Yes | Yes |
| SH Premium Lounge (East Wing) | T2 · International flights | 06:00-02:00 | Yes | 34 USD | Yes |
| SH Premium Lounge (West Wing) | T2 · International flights | 06:00-02:00 | Yes | 32 USD | Yes |
| ASG Sky Lounge | T1 · Domestic flights | 04:00-23:00 | No | 18 USD | Yes |
| First Lounge by Bamboo Airways | T1 · Domestic flights | 04:00-23:00 | No | 18 USD | Yes |
| SHB First Club | T1 · Domestic flights | 04:30-23:00 | No | — | — |
| VP Bank Diamond Lounge | T1 · Domestic flights | 04:00-23:00 | No | — | — |
| Vietcombank Priority Lounge | T1 · Domestic flights | Open 24 hours | No | — | — |
| Vietnam Airlines Lotus Lounge | T1 · Domestic flights | 03:00-23:00 | No | — | Yes |
| Lotus Lounge | T2 · International flights | 04:00-23:50 | No | — | Yes |
Independent T1 · Domestic flights Priority Pass
SH Premium Lounge
In the domestic terminal it offers a buffet of Vietnamese and international dishes with beer and spirits, plus a shower available for an extra charge.
- Hours
- 04:30-23:00
Entry with Priority Pass, DragonPass, Visa Airport Companion, or paid walk-in: 18 USD for 3 hours.
- Showers
- Hot food
- Bar
Run by the airport T2 · International flights
ACV/NIA Business Lounge
Run by ACV, it offers sleep pods and a self-service bar in the international terminal.
- Hours
- from the first to the last departure of the day
Entry for Star Alliance Gold members and partner-airline equivalents, with DragonPass or Visa Airport Companion; paid walk-in 35 USD for adults, 18 USD for children aged 2-12.
- Showers
- Hot food
- Bar
- Rest area
Independent T2 · International flights
SH Elite Lounge
The international version of the SH Elite, with a prayer/meditation room besides the hot and cold food buffet.
- Hours
- 08:00-00:00
Paid walk-in entry only.
- Showers
- Hot food
Independent T2 · International flights Priority Pass
SH Premium Lounge (East Wing)
In the east wing of the international terminal, it offers a buffet with pho and sushi together with a spa and massage service.
- Hours
- 06:00-02:00
Entry with Priority Pass, DragonPass, Visa Airport Companion, or for holders of oneworld/Star Alliance status; paid walk-in 34 USD for 3 hours.
- Showers
- Hot food
- Bar
- Spa and massages
Independent T2 · International flights Priority Pass
SH Premium Lounge (West Wing)
In the west wing of the international terminal, it has a children's room and a live cooking station besides the buffet.
- Hours
- 06:00-02:00
Entry with Priority Pass, DragonPass, Visa Airport Companion, or for holders of oneworld status; paid walk-in 32 USD for 3 hours.
- Showers
- Hot food
- Children's area
Airline T1 · Domestic flights
ASG Sky Lounge
Reserved for Vietjet flights, it pairs the buffet with a small cinema room and an in-house spa service.
- Hours
- 04:00-23:00
Free access for Vietjet SkyBoss and Diamond members; paid walk-in 18 USD for 3 hours.
- Showers
- Hot food
- Bar
- Spa and massages
Airline T1 · Domestic flights
First Lounge by Bamboo Airways
Besides its sushi-and-wine dining, it has a children's play area and spa and massage services available to Bamboo passengers.
- Hours
- 04:00-23:00
- Paid entry
- from 18 USD
Bamboo Airways Business/First passengers and Bamboo Club Diamond members; also accessible with DragonPass, Sacombank cards, or paid entry.
- Showers
- Bar
- Spa and massages
- Children's area
Credit card T1 · Domestic flights
SHB First Club
A bank-run lounge dedicated to SHB's VIP clients, with a buffet of Asian and European cuisine and meeting rooms.
- Hours
- 04:30-23:00
Reserved for SHB Premier and Diamond VIP clients; price for non-cardholders not published.
- Hot food
Credit card T1 · Domestic flights
VP Bank Diamond Lounge
VPBank's bank-run lounge with tapas-style table service and a massage area reserved for Diamond clients.
- Hours
- 04:00-23:00
Reserved for VPBank Diamond and VPBiz SME clients, free for them.
- Hot food
- Spa and massages
Credit card T1 · Domestic flights
Vietcombank Priority Lounge
A bank-run lounge open 24 hours a day, reserved for Vietcombank Priority clients, with a buffet of Vietnamese and international dishes.
- Hours
- Open 24 hours
Reserved for Vietcombank Priority and Signature cardholders, free for them; not accessible to other passengers.
- Hot food
Airline T1 · Domestic flights
Vietnam Airlines Lotus Lounge
Run directly by Vietnam Airlines in the domestic terminal, with pho and local dishes accompanied by beer and spirits.
- Hours
- 03:00-23:00
Vietnam Airlines Business passengers and Lotusmiles Gold, Platinum and Million Miler members (with guests according to tier); also accessible with DragonPass or Visa Airport Companion.
- Showers
- Hot food
- Bar
Airline T2 · International flights
Lotus Lounge
Refurbished in 2026 with a more refined design, it has separate areas for Million Miler and Business passengers and offers Sleep Boxes for those in transit or wanting to rest.
- Hours
- 04:00-23:50
Vietnam Airlines Business passengers and Lotusmiles Gold and higher members; also accessible with DragonPass or Visa Airport Companion.
- Showers
- Hot food
- Bar
- Rest area
No lounges match this filter.
Ultimately, in Hanoi the choice depends more on the traveller's profile than on the individual lounge: those with a Priority or Diamond bank card find their own dedicated lounge, those flying with a specific airline often see access tied to their status or ticket class, and those with only Priority Pass or DragonPass can still rely on the SH family's lounges in both terminals, without having to depend on any particular airline. For anyone with a long layover, the only lounges with a genuine sleeping area remain Vietnam Airlines' own and the one run by the airport in the international terminal.
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