Vietjet expands Vietnam–Japan connectivity with new Da Nang–Osaka route, supporting tourism cooperation in 2027–2028

The new route will boost tourism and trade while contributing to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and Japan in a new era.

TOKYO, JAPAN, November 9, 2026 – During the official visit to Japan by Vietnam’s General Secretary and President To Lam, Vietjet today announced its new direct Da Nang–Osaka route in celebration of the Vietnam–Japan Tourism Cooperation Year 2027–2028. The new service will further expand the airline’s network and strengthen air links between the two countries’ most dynamic tourism and economic hubs.

The Da Nang–Osaka route is scheduled to commence operations on December 20, 2026, with four round-trip flights per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, operated by modern Airbus A321 aircraft.

The new route will further strengthen Vietjet’s network between the two countries. It will enhance air connectivity, encourage two-way visitor flows and create more opportunities for cooperation between localities and businesses in both countries. With their beautiful natural landscapes, distinctive cultural heritage, rich culinary traditions and diverse tourism offerings, Da Nang and Osaka offer visitors a wealth of experiences and serve as gateways to other attractive destinations.

Vietjet announces its new Osaka–Da Nang route in the presence of senior representatives from the Osaka Prefectural Government

Since launching scheduled services to Japan in 2018, Vietjet has continuously expanded its network, bringing destinations in the two countries closer together. The airline operates 138 flights per week and has served 22 routes between Vietnam and Japan since commencing operations, including both scheduled and charter services. Its network has connected 17 destinations in Japan, with more than 4.8 million passengers carried on 27,400 flights between the two countries.

Vietjet announces its new Osaka–Da Nang route in the presence of senior representatives from the Osaka Prefectural Government

Vietjet’s scheduled network connects Vietnam with six major Japanese cities: Tokyo (Narita and Haneda), Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Hiroshima and Shizuoka. Notably, Vietjet is currently the only airline operating direct flights on the Ha Noi–Hiroshima and Ha Noi–Shizuoka services, further expanding direct connectivity between Vietnam and Japan’s promising regional destinations.

In addition to its scheduled services, Vietjet also operates charter flights to a range of other destinations across Japan, including Fukushima, Sendai, Niigata, Matsuyama, Sapporo, Komatsu, Ibaraki, Kagoshima, Aomori and Yonago, catering to the increasingly diverse travel needs between the two markets.

Vietjet aircraft at Kansai International Airport, a major aviation gateway serving Osaka, Japan.

Vietjet CEO Nguyen Thanh Son, said: “Vietnam and Japan share a deep-rooted friendship that has been nurtured over generations. I believe tourism is a meaningful bridge that brings people and cultures closer together, while creating opportunities for cooperation in trade, education, investment and development. Vietjet is proud to contribute to this journey by expanding air connectivity between our two countries. I hope the Viet Nam–Japan Tourism Cooperation Year 2027–2028 will usher in a new chapter of deeper and stronger cooperation, contributing to the shared prosperity of both nations.”

With its growing network and expanding partnerships, Vietjet looks forward to bringing Vietnam and Japan closer together and creating new opportunities for development in the years ahead.