Vietjet launches flights from Da Nang to Jakarta from April 29

Central Vietnam has been having a moment lately, landing on lists such as our best places to visit in Asia. It's now getting more connected than ever, especially with Vietjet's new direct route between Da Nang and Jakarta. The new service launches on April 29, 2026, and marks the first direct flight from Da Nang to Indonesia. It'll operate five times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.

This is huge news for travellers based in Central Vietnam, as they no longer have to endure awkward stopovers just to reach the Indonesian capital. Flights will depart Da Nang at 1.45pm and land in Jakarta at 5.20pm local time, while the return leg leaves Jakarta at 6.20pm and arrives back in Da Nang at 10.05pm the same day. It's a pretty painless new option for anyone plotting a quick city break, a business trip, or a longer Indonesia itinerary starting in Jakarta.

The launch also adds to Vietjet’s expanding regional network, coming after the announcement of flights from Singapore to Nha Trang starting in June. And in case you missed the news, AirlineRatings recently named Vietjet the World’s Best Ultra Low-Cost Carrier for 2026, while also placing it among the world’s top low-cost airlines this year in its World's Best Airlines of 2026 ranking. 

Of course, this being Vietjet, you can also expect onboard perks, including hot meals, Vietnamese staples like pho, banh mi and Vietnamese iced milk coffee, plus rewards through its SkyJoy loyalty programme. Marketing copy aside, the bigger news here is the route itself: a direct connection that makes it much easier to hop between one of Vietnam’s most liveable coastal cities and one of Indonesia's dynamic capitals. 

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