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Tropical Storm Jangmi is wreaking havoc on Japan-bound travel from Vietnam, with widespread delays on Vietnam Airlines services and Vietjet Air cancellations snarling traffic through Tokyo, Narita, and Nagoya at the height of early-summer tourism.
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Vietnam Airlines Pushes Back Tokyo and Nagoya Departures
Publicly available information from Vietnam Airlines shows significant schedule changes for Japan services on June 3, 2026, as the carrier redirects operations around Storm Jangmi. Flights from Vietnam to Tokyo’s Narita Airport and to Nagoya have had their departure times shifted from shortly after midnight into the morning hours to avoid the worst of the weather system over central Japan.
The airline’s Hanoi to Haneda route has also been affected, with the morning departure on June 3 pushed back by roughly two hours. These adjustments mean that knock-on delays are expected on return sectors from Narita, Haneda, and Nagoya back to Vietnam later in the day, tightening connection windows and forcing some travelers to rebook onward itineraries.
Operations data indicates that the carrier is combining schedule retiming with standard disruption measures such as flexible rebooking options. Passengers are being advised through public channels to monitor flight status closely, arrive early at airports where transport remains safe, and be prepared for last-minute gate or timing changes as Jangmi continues to move across the Kanto and Chubu regions.
The shifting timetable underscores how vulnerable long-haul and regional services remain to fast-evolving storm paths in the Northwest Pacific. Even as Jangmi weakens from earlier typhoon strength, the combination of heavy rain and gusty winds around Tokyo’s busy airspace has forced planners to prioritize operational safety over punctuality.
Vietjet Air Cancels Hanoi–Narita Round-Trip
While Vietnam Airlines is leaning on delays and retimings, Vietjet Air has opted for outright cancellations on one of its key Japan routes. The low-cost carrier’s latest notices confirm that flights VJ934 and VJ935, linking Hanoi and Tokyo Narita on June 3, 2026, have been suspended due to the storm’s impact.
The cancellation affects both directions of the Hanoi–Narita rotation, leaving passengers to seek re-accommodation on other Vietjet services or switch to alternative carriers where seats are available. Public information from Vietjet indicates that safety considerations in Narita’s airspace and on the ground prompted the decision to halt operations for the day on this corridor.
For travelers, the cancellations come at a challenging time. Early June is already busy with Vietnam–Japan traffic, including tour groups, business travelers, and students. With Narita acting as a crucial international hub, the loss of an entire round-trip can trigger missed long-haul connections, particularly to North America and Europe, and create pressure across other Vietnam–Japan routes that remain operational but heavily loaded.
Travel forums and social media posts suggest that some passengers are turning to last-minute bookings through competing airlines or rerouting via Osaka or Fukuoka to reach or leave the Tokyo area. However, seat availability is tightening quickly as Jangmi’s broader disruption ripples through the regional network.
Storm Jangmi Batters Japan’s Transport Network
Tropical Storm Jangmi, identified in Japan as Typhoon No. 6 at its peak, has been advancing northeast along the Pacific coast, bringing intense rain bands and strong winds across wide areas of the country. Forecasts and official meteorological data show the system moving through central and eastern regions, including the greater Tokyo area, on June 3.
National and local coverage reports that hundreds of domestic and international flights across Japan have already been canceled, while rail operators have scaled back or suspended services on several intercity and commuter lines. Flood advisories and landslide warnings are in force for parts of central Honshu, and some communities have been advised to move to higher ground as rivers rise.
Tokyo’s airports are among the hardest hit nodes. Information from Haneda and Narita shows extensive disruption across carriers, with Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways and several foreign airlines implementing large-scale cancellations and timetable changes. Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air are part of a wider wave of adjustments that also includes travel waivers and flexible policies by other international carriers.
The intensity of the rainfall, combined with gusty crosswinds, has complicated operations even during periods when runways technically remain open. In such conditions, airlines often reduce schedules preemptively to avoid aircraft and crew being stranded in the wrong location and to limit the risk of go-arounds or diversions in congested airspace.
Impact on Tourists and Business Travelers to Tokyo and Nagoya
The storm-driven flight chaos is particularly disruptive for visitors heading to major urban centers such as Tokyo and Nagoya. Early June is a popular period for inbound travel from Vietnam, with many visitors targeting city breaks in Tokyo, day trips into nearby regions like Hakone and Nikko, and business meetings across the Kanto and Chubu areas.
Reports from travel advisory platforms indicate that some travelers arriving ahead of the worst of the storm have opted to stay closer to their hotels and avoid nonessential trips while the heavy rain passes through. Others, facing cancellations like Vietjet’s Hanoi–Narita service, are adjusting itineraries entirely, rebooking for later in the week or shifting to alternative destinations within Japan less affected by Jangmi’s path.
Business travelers are also feeling the strain. With Vietnam a growing economic partner for Japan, regular corporate traffic shuttles between Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Tokyo, and Nagoya. The disruption to direct flights means tighter windows for attending meetings, delayed site visits, and increased reliance on virtual alternatives when travel becomes impractical on short notice.
Hotel and tourism operators in Tokyo and Nagoya are closely watching the situation. While some same-day cancellations are expected as visitors postpone trips, others are extending stays because outbound flights are disrupted, adding a layer of complexity to room management and local transport planning.
What Travelers Should Expect in the Coming Days
Weather projections suggest that Jangmi will continue to weaken as it tracks northeast, but residual heavy rain and localized strong winds are expected to linger over parts of eastern Japan after June 3. This means that even as core storm conditions ease, airline schedules may take additional time to normalize while aircraft and crew are repositioned and backlogs are cleared.
Travelers on Vietnam Airlines routes to Narita, Haneda, and Nagoya should expect potential knock-on delays and schedule fine-tuning beyond the initial June 3 adjustments. For those booked on Vietjet Air’s Hanoi–Narita services, the cancellation of VJ934 and VJ935 on June 3 is likely to concentrate demand onto subsequent flights, possibly tightening seat availability for several days.
Publicly available guidance from airlines and airport authorities emphasizes the importance of checking flight status repeatedly in the 24 hours before departure and allowing extra time for airport procedures when weather disruptions are ongoing. Ground transportation to and from airports may also be slower, especially in the Tokyo area, where heavy rain and local flooding can affect both rail and road access.
For Vietnam-based travelers planning imminent trips to Japan, industry observers recommend building flexibility into itineraries, including travel insurance that covers weather-related disruptions, and considering alternative routings through less affected Japanese gateways if options into Tokyo or Nagoya remain constrained as Jangmi’s legacy continues to play out over the country’s transport network.