Vietnam Airlines Boosts Northeast Asia Frequencies, Da Nang–Seoul Rises to 14 Weekly Flights

Vietnam Airlines is increasing frequencies to South Korea, Japan and Taiwan as demand for leisure, business and family travel across Northeast Asia remains strong. One of the most notable changes is Da Nang–Seoul, which has been operating 14 times a week since early July, equivalent to two daily services.

From Hanoi, the carrier is raising Hanoi–Taipei from seven to 11 weekly flights. Hanoi–Osaka is also scheduled to increase from seven to 11 flights per week between October 26 and November 30, before rising again to 14 weekly services from December 1. The phased increases show a seasonal approach rather than a single network-wide capacity jump.

Da Nang is also gaining more Japan capacity. Vietnam Airlines is increasing Da Nang–Tokyo to 11 flights a week and Da Nang–Osaka to five. More nonstop options from central Vietnam can reduce the need for travelers to connect through Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City and give inbound visitors from Northeast Asia more flexibility when planning trips to the central region.

South Korea remains one of Vietnam’s largest inbound travel markets. More than 2.16 million South Korean visitors arrived in Vietnam during the first half of 2026, making Korea the country’s second-largest source of international visitors. That level of two-way demand supports high-frequency services, especially between Seoul and Da Nang.

For passengers, higher frequency usually means more departure times and more workable connection choices. International schedules can still be adjusted for seasonal demand and aircraft availability, however. Travelers planning late-year trips to Japan or South Korea should therefore reconfirm actual operating days and departure times when booking.