Vietjet expands Vietnam–Japan connectivity with new Da Nang–Osaka route

Vietjet has announced a new direct route between Da Nang and Osaka. The announcement was made during the official visit to Japan by Vietnam’s General Secretary and President To Lam. The route supports preparations for the Vietnam–Japan Tourism Cooperation Year 2027–2028.

Flight Schedule
- Operations begin on December 20, 2026.
- Four round-trip flights per week:
- Tuesdays
- Thursdays
- Saturdays
- Sundays
- Services will be operated using Airbus A321 aircraft.

Strengthening Vietnam–Japan Connectivity
- The new route will:
- Enhance air connectivity between the two countries.
- Promote tourism and business travel.
- Create opportunities for cooperation between local governments and businesses.

Attractive Tourism Gateways
- Da Nang and Osaka offer:
- Rich cultural heritage
- Diverse culinary experiences
- Unique tourism attractions
- Convenient access to nearby destinations

Vietjet’s Growing Presence in Japan
- Vietjet launched scheduled flights to Japan in 2018.
- The airline currently operates:
- 138 flights per week
- 22 Vietnam–Japan routes (scheduled and charter)
- Connections to 17 Japanese destinations
- To date, Vietjet has carried over 4.8 million passengers on 27,400 flights between the two countries.

Scheduled Network in Japan
- Vietjet's regular services connect Vietnam with:
- Tokyo (Narita and Haneda)
- Osaka
- Nagoya
- Fukuoka
- Hiroshima
- Shizuoka

Unique Direct Services
- Vietjet is currently the only airline operating:
- Hanoi–Hiroshima
- Hanoi–Shizuoka direct routes.

Expanding Charter Operations
- The airline also operates charter flights to:
- Fukushima
- Sendai
- Niigata
- Matsuyama
- Sapporo
- Komatsu
- Ibaraki
- Kagoshima
- Aomori
- Yonago

CEO Commentary
- Nguyen Thanh Son, CEO, Vietjet
- Highlighted the long-standing friendship between Vietnam and Japan.
- Described tourism as a bridge for cultural exchange and economic cooperation.
- Said Vietjet is proud to strengthen connectivity between the two nations.
- Expressed confidence that the Vietnam–Japan Tourism Cooperation Year 2027–2028 will deepen bilateral cooperation and support shared prosperity.