Thai Vietjet starts non-stop flights to Tokyo: from January 2026!

Thai Vietjet starts non-stop flights to Tokyo: from January 2026!

The aviation industry in Thailand takes new flights: January 16, 2026 starts Thai Vietjet Air with non-stop flights between Tokyo/Narita (NRT) and Bangkok/Suvarnabhumi (BKK). Narita's first departure takes place on January 17 and marks another step in the airline's expansion strategy.

The start for December 15, 2025 was originally planned, but adjustments to the aircraft delivery plan led to this temporal shift. The new flight operations are carried out daily with an Airbus A321, which is known for its fuel efficiency and passenger capacity. For example, travelers on the highly frequented Tokyo Bangkok route can continue to rely on attractive tariffs and reliable service quality.

Flight times and service quality

Thai Vietjet Air will offer a return flight every day. The southern flight (VZ831) leaves Tokyo at 8:55 a.m. and ends up in Bangkok at 2:30 p.m. The return flight (VZ830) starts at 11:55 p.m. in Bangkok and reaches Tokyo the next morning at 7:55 a.m. The entire flight time is about 7 hours and 35 minutes from Tokyo and 6 hours from Bangkok.

The airline currently achieves an on-time performance of 75 %: With an analysis of 4,032 flights in the past three months, 3,041 of these flights landed within 15 minutes after the planned arrival time. A good sign that underlines the passengers at Thai Vietjet Air can count on punctual departures. The data show that there were no canceled or diverted flights during this period.

Competition environment and markets

The new connection will above all revitalize the competition in the Japan Thailand market. This important route is currently served by other large operators such as Thai Airways International, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Zipair Tokyo and Airjapan. In addition, Thai Airasia X also offers flights over Don Mueag (DMK).

But Thai Vietjet Air stands out: The offer is aimed at passengers who are looking for flexible flight times and affordable tariffs. A look at the existing variety of routes shows that the airline from Bangkok serves numerous destinations, including cities in Cambodia, China, India and Japan, to name just a few. This speaks for a solid market positioning in the dynamic Asian-Pacific area.

The aviation industry in this region is developing rapidly. According to current market analyzes, the size of the Asian-Pacific Aviation Market will probably reach USD 160.68 billion by 2029, with an annual growth rate of around 2.97 %. Thai Vietjet Air is well positioned to benefit from this growth and to assert itself in an increasingly competitive market.

With a daily service on the highly frequented Tokyo Bangkok route, Thai Vietjet Air sets an example and shows that the airline is well ready to expand the offer for travelers between these two popular destinations significantly. The anticipation for the start of this new connection is growing!