Restore direct flight route Osaka - Da Nang

At noon on July 3, flight VN337 of Vietnam Airlines departing from Osaka City (Japan) landed at Da Nang International Airport, marking the restoration of direct flights between the two localities after a temporary suspension.

Tourists landing at Da Nang International Airport. Photo: XUAN QUYNH

At the airport, passengers were welcomed by art performances imbued with Vietnamese and Japanese cultural identities. The first three passengers were presented with flowers, souvenirs and round-trip airfare vouchers from Japan to Vietnam. All passengers received Danang FantastiCity gift bags and local travel incentives.

Special art program. Photo: XUAN QUYNH

The Osaka – Da Nang route is currently operated with a frequency of 4 flights/week on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. Together with the Narita – Da Nang route (7 flights/week), the total flight frequency between Da Nang and Japan reaches 11 flights/week.

According to Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoai An, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Da Nang City, the resumption of direct flights from Japan not only facilitates tourism exchanges but also contributes to strengthening economic and cultural cooperation between Da Nang - Central Vietnam and major cities of Japan.

Giving gifts to the first 3 lucky tourists. Photo: XUAN QUYNH

In recent times, Da Nang has stepped up promotion in the Japanese market, through tourism introduction programs in Tokyo and Osaka; participating in the Tourism Expo Japan Fair and welcoming many Japanese tour groups, press, and KOLs to experience the reality.

Mr. Mori Takero, Consul General of Japan in Da Nang, assessed that the resumption of flights is a positive sign, opening up opportunities to increase the number of tourists in both directions. In particular, since July 1, after Da Nang and Quang Nam officially merged, this “new” locality has many more outstanding destinations such as Hoi An ancient town, My Son Sanctuary, green tourism and community tourism.

In the first 6 months of 2025, Da Nang welcomed more than 108,000 Japanese visitors, accounting for 4.16% of total international visitors, a slight increase compared to the same period in 2024.

XUAN QUYNH

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/khoi-phuc-duong-bay-thang-osaka-da-nang-post802276.html