Hanoi is studying a new rail line that would connect the city centre directly with Gia Binh International Airport and Noi Bai Airport. The proposal promises travel times of only 30 to 45 minutes, a change that could reshape daily commutes and tourism.

On 10 November, Hanoi Chairman Vu Dai Thang chaired a meeting to review railway alignments and station locations. The discussion focused on routes that minimise travel distance and avoid extra transfers.

Deputy Minister of Construction Bui Xuan Dung suggested operating direct airport trains with limited intermediate stops. He also recommended a railway alignment that runs from Gia Binh Airport through Gia Lam Station toward central Hanoi.

The plan envisions Gia Lam Station becoming a major interchange that links national railways, high‑speed services and urban lines, with a dedicated branch extending to Gia Binh Airport. This design aims to let passengers change trains without leaving the station.

Gia Binh International Airport is expected to be completed in 2027. Deputy Minister Bui Xuan Dung noted that Noi Bai Airport is projected to handle 50 million passengers a year by 2030 and 100 million by 2050, underscoring the need for fast connections.

If the shortest rail link is built, Hanoi residents and visitors could reach the new airport in under an hour, with fewer transfers and smoother connections to Noi Bai. The improvement would make air travel more convenient for the whole region.