Officially reconnecting direct flight route Osaka - Da Nang

DNVN - The direct flight route Osaka (Japan) - Da Nang was officially reconnected after the COVID19 pandemic by Vietnam Airlines flight VN337 landing at Da Nang International Airport at noon on July 3.

At 11:45 a.m. on July 3, Vietnam Airlines flight VN337 departing from Osaka (Japan) landed at Da Nang International Airport. This is the first direct flight connecting Osaka - Da Nang after a temporary suspension, demonstrating the continuous efforts to restore and expand the aviation network connecting Da Nang and major cities in Japan after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Da Nang Nguyen Thi Hoai An presented gifts to congratulate the first passengers on flight VN337 landing at Da Nang airport at noon on July 3.

Immediately after landing at Da Nang airport, passengers on the flight were welcomed by artistic performances imbued with Vietnamese and Japanese culture. At the same time, the first 3 lucky passengers were given fresh flowers, souvenirs and round-trip flight vouchers from Japan to Vietnam by Vietnam Airlines.

All remaining passengers received Danang FantastiCity gift bags with vouchers for local tourism services, along with warm welcomes, demonstrating the hospitality and friendliness of the Han River City.

According to Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Da Nang Nguyen Thi Hoai An, Japan and Northeast Asia are still one of the important international markets for Vietnam Airlines, with an average growth rate of 20% per year. The restoration of the Osaka - Da Nang route with a frequency of 4 flights/week on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, combined with the current Narita - Da Nang route with a frequency of 7 flights/week, has increased the total number of flights connecting Da Nang with major cities in Japan to 11 flights/week.

Giving souvenirs of Da Nang tourism to tourists from Osaka.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoai An emphasized that the resumption of direct flights from Japan has facilitated two-way tourist exchanges between Da Nang, Central Vietnam and major cities in Japan. In recent times, Da Nang has stepped up promotional activities in this market, such as organizing programs to introduce Da Nang tourism in Tokyo and Osaka, participating in the Tourism Expo Japan fair and welcoming many travel groups, press, and KOLs from Japan to experience the reality.

“The close coordination between destination promotion and flight restoration is showing clear results. In the first 6 months of 2025, Da Nang welcomed more than 108,000 Japanese visitors, accounting for 4.16% of the total number of international visitors, a slight increase compared to the same period last year,” said Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoai An.

Hai Chau

Source: https://doanhnghiepvn.vn/kinh-te/chinh-thuc-ket-noi-tro-lai-duong-bay-thang-osaka-da-nang/20250703010343936