Reopening direct flights from Osaka to Da Nang

DNO - At noon on July 3, flight VN337 of Vietnam Airlines, departing from Osaka (Japan) landed at Da Nang International Airport. This is the first direct flight connecting Osaka - Da Nang after a temporary suspension.

The first passengers on the Osaka - Da Nang flight were given gifts. Photo: NGOC HA

Upon arrival at Da Nang International 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 from Vietnam Airlines . All remaining passengers received gifts along with vouchers for local tourism services from the Da Nang Tourism Promotion Center.

The flight crew was welcomed. Photo: NGOC HA

Earlier, in the early morning of July 3, flight VN336 departed from Da Nang carrying 100 passengers and landed safely in Osaka. At Kansai International Airport (Japan), Vietnam Airlines coordinated with partners to organize a solemn opening ceremony.

Performing traditional Vietnamese Ao Dai to promote culture to Japanese tourists. Photo: NGOC HA

The Osaka – Da Nang route will start operating from July 3, with a frequency of 4 flights/week on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays; bringing the total number of flights connecting Da Nang with major cities in Japan to 11 flights/week.

Mr. Dang Anh Tuan, Deputy General Director of Vietnam Airlines, said that the operation of direct flights from Da Nang to Osaka and vice versa, once again marks Vietnam Airlines' efforts in its strategy of expanding its flight network in the North Asia region. This is not only an opportunity for the airline to connect deeply with the world but also demonstrates its strong commitment to bringing the image of Vietnam closer to international friends.

Tourists from Japan are expected to increase thanks to flights connecting Da Nang and major cities in Japan. Photo: NGOC HA

The flight route will create great potential for tourism and trade between the two cities; promote economic and cultural cooperation and exchanges between the people of the two countries, opening up opportunities for Vietnamese businesses to access the Japanese market and vice versa.

According to Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoai An, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in recent times, Da Nang has promoted promotional activities in the Japanese market: organizing programs to introduce Da Nang tourism in Tokyo, Osaka, participating in the Tourism Expo Japan fair and welcoming many travel groups, press, and KOLs from Japan to experience Da Nang. 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.

Source: https://baodanang.vn/khai-thac-lai-duong-bay-thang-tu-osaka-den-da-nang-3264871.html