VietJet launched its Ho Chi Minh City–Nagoya (Chubu) route on April 24, 2025, and its Ho Chi Minh City–Fukuoka route the following day, April 25. At launch, the Nagoya route operated 4 round trips per week and the Fukuoka route 3 round trips per week. A previous version of this article incorrectly stated "launching in 2026"; the correct year is 2025.
Operating Days at Launch
- Ho Chi Minh City–Nagoya: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday — 4 round trips per week
- Ho Chi Minh City–Fukuoka: Monday, Wednesday, Friday — 3 round trips per week
This is the schedule as announced at the time of the April 2025 launch. Airline routes are subject to change or suspension due to season, aircraft, demand, and airport coordination. Do not treat this as the current fixed frequency; check the VietJet official website and departure information at each airport by specifying your travel dates.
"138 Weekly Flights" Also Reflects the Launch Figure
According to the company's announcement, the addition of these 2 routes brought the Vietnam–Japan network to 138 weekly flights at that time. This is the company's own network tally, which includes one-way and round-trip counting, and is not a guarantee of operations as of 2026. Likewise, "10 Japan routes" reflects the composition at the time of launch. This will change if new routes are added, frequencies are reduced, or routes are suspended.
Check the Total Price and Conditions Even for Direct Flights
Being able to fly from Chubu or Kyushu to Ho Chi Minh City without a domestic connection is an advantage. However, LCC advertised fares may not include checked baggage, seat selection, meals, or payment processing fees. Compare the total price including checked baggage, change and refund conditions, and transportation from the arrival time to your hotel. If connecting onward to Phu Quoc or Da Nang on a separately ticketed fare, note that there may be no protection in the event of a delay.
Watch Out for Airport Name Confusion
The Nagoya flight uses Chubu Centrair International Airport, the Fukuoka flight uses Fukuoka Airport, and the Ho Chi Minh City side uses Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Cross-check the airport codes on your booking confirmationNGO・FUK・SGN. Terminal operations at Tan Son Nhat may change, so confirm your departure terminal the day before you fly.
For Comparing Options Including Other Airlines, SeeComparison of Airlines Flying from Japan to Vietnam; for domestic connections, thePhu QuocandDa Nangguide is also useful.
Sources
| Line | Launch date | Flight frequency | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ho Chi Minh City–Nagoya (Chubu Centrair) | 2025 April 24 | 4 round trips/week | Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun |
| Ho Chi Minh City–Fukuoka | 2025 April 25 | 3 round trips/week | Mon, Wed, Fri |
| Airports on the Japan side | Vietjet routes |
|---|---|
| Narita | Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi |
| Haneda | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Kansai | Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi |
| Chubu (Nagoya) | Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City (launched April 24, 2025) |
| Fukuoka | Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City (launched April 25, 2025) |
| Hiroshima | Hanoi |
How to use the information in this article for current planning
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