Da Nang–Osaka Direct Flights by Vietjet from December 2026: Schedule

Vietjet will launch direct flights between Da Nang in Vietnam and Osaka in Japan on 20 December 2026, with four return services a week on Airbus A321 aircraft. Learn more about the schedule, the airline's Japan network and what travellers should check before booking

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Vietjet has announced a new direct route between Da Nang, the coastal city in central Vietnam, and Osaka in Japan. According to Travel And Tour World, the Da Nang–Osaka direct flights are scheduled to start on 20 December 2026 and will run four times a week in each direction on Airbus A321 aircraft.

The airline made the announcement on 9 November 2026, during the official visit of Vietnam's General Secretary and President To Lam to Japan, alongside the launch of the Vietnam–Japan Tourism Cooperation Year 2027–2028. For holidaymakers, business travellers and people visiting family, the route offers a direct link between central Vietnam and western Japan without a change in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.

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What did Vietjet announce about the Da Nang–Osaka route?

Vietjet confirmed the new service in Tokyo during the Vietnamese leader's official visit. Representatives of the Osaka Prefectural Government attended the route announcement.

The route links Da Nang, one of the main coastal tourism destinations in Vietnam, with Osaka, a key gateway to western Japan. The airline presents it as a way to make journeys easier for tourists, business travellers and those visiting friends or relatives, and to create new opportunities for travel businesses and destinations in both countries.

The announcement is also part of a wider effort to build international tourism links beyond the two largest aviation hubs of Vietnam, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The route is intended to serve travellers in both directions, not only one market.

When do the Da Nang–Osaka direct flights start and how often will they operate?

According to the official Vietjet announcement and the Vietnamese Government News Portal, the key details of the route are as follows:

• First flight: 20 December 2026;
• Operating days: every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday;
• Frequency: four return services a week;
• Aircraft: Airbus A321, a narrow-body type already used in the Vietjet international network;
• Airports: Da Nang International Airport and, according to the route tags in the source, Kansai International Airport serving Osaka.

The four operating days give travellers options for short breaks, longer stays and itineraries that combine several destinations. Flight operations remain subject to the timetable the airline publishes.

What has not been announced yet

The initial announcement does not include several details travellers usually need for planning:

• departure and arrival times;
• flight numbers;
• confirmed journey duration;
• a fixed promotional fare or a guaranteed ticket price.

Passengers planning connecting flights, airport transfers or onward train journeys should therefore wait for the final schedule on the official Vietjet booking channels.

Why was the route announced during the Vietnam–Japan Tourism Cooperation Year launch?

The Vietnam–Japan Tourism Cooperation Year 2027–2028 is an initiative to strengthen tourism relations between the two countries. Vietjet introduced the Da Nang–Osaka service in connection with this programme, making air connectivity the centre of its contribution.

Air links shape how easily travellers can reach a destination and what kinds of journeys they can organise. The new connection may help tourism organisations in both countries develop joint promotion, travel products and business relationships.

Vietjet has not set specific visitor targets for the route. The airline expects better connectivity to encourage travel and support cooperation between local authorities and businesses in Vietnam and Japan.

What does the new route offer travellers heading to Da Nang?

The route strengthens the position of Da Nang as a starting point for exploring central Vietnam. The city is known for its coastline, wide choice of accommodation, urban attractions and its proximity to well-established heritage destinations. Its international airport is a main entry point for visitors touring the surrounding region.

For travellers from Japan, the direct service is another way to reach Da Nang without necessarily connecting through Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. It suits those looking for beach holidays, cultural sightseeing, regional cuisine and day trips to nearby destinations.

Japanese visitors should check the current Vietnamese entry regulations and any visa exemption provisions that apply to them before travelling.

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What does Osaka offer travellers flying from central Vietnam?

For passengers departing from central Vietnam, the route opens direct access to one of the major urban tourism destinations in Japan. Osaka is widely associated with food culture, shopping, entertainment and visitor attractions.

The city is also a transport hub for the wider Kansai region. Vietnamese travellers will be able to plan holidays covering Osaka and nearby destinations, subject to entry requirements and onward transport arrangements. Japan offers historical landmarks, cultural experiences, modern commercial districts and distinctive regional food traditions.

The connection is not aimed at leisure travel alone. By linking Da Nang with the Kansai region, the airline also targets business trips, education-related travel, family visits and commercial activity. Every passenger must still meet the passport, visa and immigration requirements of Japan.

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How big is the Vietjet network between Vietnam and Japan?

Vietjet began scheduled flights to Japan in 2018 and has since built a network serving both major cities and regional destinations. According to figures the airline published on 9 November 2026:

• weekly flights between Vietnam and Japan — 138;
• routes served since entering the market, scheduled and charter — 22;
• destinations in Japan connected — 17;
• passengers carried between the two countries — more than 4.8 million;
• flights operated between the two countries — about 27,400.

The route and passenger figures cover both scheduled and charter operations accumulated since 2018. They are not annual traffic totals or forecasts.

Scheduled destinations in Japan

The current scheduled Vietjet network links Vietnam with six major Japanese cities:

• Tokyo, served through both Narita and Haneda airports;
• Osaka;
• Nagoya;
• Fukuoka;
• Hiroshima;
• Shizuoka.

The airline highlights its direct Hanoi–Hiroshima and Hanoi–Shizuoka services and describes itself as the only carrier currently operating these two direct connections. Both are part of its strategy to reach Japanese destinations beyond the largest metropolitan areas.

Charter destinations in Japan

Vietjet also operates charter flights to other parts of Japan, including:

• Fukushima, Sendai and Aomori;
• Niigata and Ibaraki;
• Sapporo;
• Komatsu and Yonago;
• Matsuyama;
• Kagoshima.

These operations let the airline cover a wider range of Japanese regions and respond to different types of demand. The Da Nang–Osaka service will add to these connections and widen the choice of direct international flights from central Vietnam.

Travellers who want to continue from Osaka to other Japanese regions may find useful our article on how tourists can get free domestic flights in Japan.

What could the Da Nang–Osaka flights mean for hotels and tour operators?

International air links influence how travel companies design itineraries, organise group departures and promote destinations abroad. A direct Da Nang–Osaka connection gives agencies another option for packages between Vietnam and Japan.

In Da Nang, hotels, tour operators, travel agencies and destination management companies may take the new schedule into account when planning products and marketing for Japanese visitors, from coastal holidays to cultural tours and regional trips.

In Osaka, tourism operators can use the route to create travel products for visitors from central Vietnam. Four weekly return flights can support several kinds of itineraries, depending on the final flight times and seat availability.

According to Travel And Tour World, these are potential benefits rather than confirmed growth in bookings or arrivals. Neither Vietjet nor the government announcement gave a forecast of the route's contribution to tourism revenue, and the real effect will depend on demand, capacity, prices and the airline's performance after launch.

What should travellers check before booking the new Vietjet Osaka flights?

Before buying tickets on the Da Nang–Osaka route, travellers are advised to:

1. Check the official Vietjet booking platform for available dates, current fares, baggage options and confirmed departure times;
2. Rely on the final published timetable, not only the announced operating days, when arranging airport transfers or onward connections;
3. Confirm visa and passport requirements for Japan before departure, or for Vietnam when travelling from Japan, including any visa exemption provisions;
4. Compare fares, baggage allowances and optional services at the booking stage, since no fixed promotional fare has been announced;
5. Allow enough connection time when combining Osaka with other destinations in western Japan or Da Nang with nearby attractions in central Vietnam.

Since the first flights fall on 20 December 2026, close to the year-end holidays, travellers with fixed dates may want to watch for the published schedule and book once times are confirmed.

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