Vietnam Airlines joins Vietjet Air, Japan Airlines and ANA to suspend Hanoi–Tokyo (Haneda & Narita) Flights Amid Storm Jangmi Chaos — Urgent Travel Alerts for Japanese, Taiwanese, US, Chinese and Australian Visitors

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June 3, 2026 09:08 GMT+5:30

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Vietnam Airlines flight disruptions have hit routes between Hanoi and Tokyo as Storm Jangmi lashes Japan, forcing Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Japan Airlines (JAL), and ANA to delay or cancel multiple services to Haneda, Narita, and Nagoya airports on June 3, 2026. Passengers from Japan, China, South Korea, Taiwan, the US, and Australia are urged to check updated flight information as airlines prioritise safety amid severe winds, heavy rainfall, and airport operational challenges. The storm has caused cascading travel interruptions, prompting both international carriers and Japanese authorities to issue urgent advisories for tourists and travellers navigating disrupted summer schedules.

Storm Jangmi System Disruption of Transportation in Japan

Storm Jangmi, with heavy storms and destructive winds, has disrupted the majority of the transport system in Japan. As a result almost 900 flights had to be completely canceled and segments of high-speed rail had to be suspended. Power was even lost to tens of thousands of homes while evacuation advisories were issued to southern and central prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency has made advisories for flooding, loss of roads, and travel delays for the storm which now is predicted to move towards the major population of Tokyo and Kyushu.

Not only offered international flights, but domestic means of transportation, including rail and road systems, have been disrupted due to the transportation disruptions in Japan from Typhoon Jangmi. This situation has forced airlines to disrupt their normal operations in order to protect their operations and passengers.

Disruption of Flight Schedule and Delay Notifications of Vietnam Airlines

Japan has caused weather related delays to many flights scheduled to leave and arrive to Vietnam on June 3, 2026. Some of these weather related disruptions include:

• Flights departing from Vietnam to Narita and Nagoya, scheduled for just past midnight, will now depart later in the morning.
• The 08:05 flight from Hanoi to Haneda will now depart two hours later.
• Rescheduled flights from Narita, Haneda, and Nagoya to Vietnam will now also depart later in the morning.

Weather related disruptions of flights are classified as force majeure. Safety of passengers is the primary concern of Vietnam Airlines. Passengers will be informed of new flight details to the contact method registered with the airline.

Flight Cancellations of Vietjet Air

Vietjet Air has also suspended the travel for the flight recently scheduled on June 3, from Hanoi to Tokyo (Narita) and back. This suspension of services is also a precautionary measure to ensure safety of passengers and crew due to the weather system now affecting air travel in Japan.

To avoid inconveniences, passengers are to contact the airline or check through the mobile application to verify the status of flights before proceeding to the airport.

Broader Aviation Impact

Other Airlines Affiliated with Japan Airlines and ANA

As reported by several aviation monitors, flight disruptions are also symptomatic of Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA). Due to deteriorating conditions from the Typhoon, the number of canceled or delayed flights (with significant delays) nationwide is forecast to reach nearly 900 flights. These disruptions include departures and arrivals to and from the Tokyo Airports, Osaka, and Kyoto, as well as regional flights to and from Fukuoka and Okinawa.

If you have connecting tickets to/from destinations in Australia, China, and Korea that transit through Japan, you need to keep an eye on the announcements for the latest arrival/departure information at the local airports.

What This Means for Flight Disruptions and Passengers of Vietnam Airlines Services

International Travel Demand Remains High — But So Do Risks Due to Weather

International arrivals to Vietnam in 2025 are projected to reach over 19.1 million (a 20.9% increase on the previous year) and beyond the levels prior to the pandemic. This is the result of stronger travel interest from North America and Europe.

This positive trend continued into the first quarter of 2026, with nearly 6.76 million arrivals (an all-time record for the first quarter) due to growing interest in travel in the remaining markets of East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Western Europe beyond the greater markets of China and South Korea as well as the U.S., Taiwan, and India.

The continued increased interest in travel to Vietnam is evident and overrides any potential disruptions to Vietnam Airlines.

Vulnerabilities Related to Airports and Weather Patterns

Peak travel seasons typically overlap with the storms and typhoons that hit East Asia during particular months. Airports in Asia including Narita (Tokyo), Haneda, Nagoya, and Osaka Kansai regularly make the decision to close to all air travel and lockdown to protect inbound air traffic from numerous countries, as well as outbound connections, when weather threats become severe.

Vietnam has improved their infrastructure to keep pace with the expansion of their tourism industry. These improvements have included hotels, transport, and resorts. Unfortunately, the improvements have not eliminated the threat of flight delays and cancellations. This leads to a decrease in hotel occupancy, tourist expenditure, and local transport.

Using the Current Situation to Your Economic Advantage

Transport-related services contributed a large proportion of Vietnam’s overall economy early in 2026 (44% of all services), and grew 27% year-on-year. Comparatively, tourism services grew about 12%. The impact tourism disruptions have on the service economy shows that even temporary disruptions to transport services will be felt.

Advice for Travelers

Travelers to and within Vietnam and Japan can follow these guidelines.

• Confirm flight status through your airline, do not go to the airport without getting updates via official airline apps, via SMS, or customer service.
• Plan for a delay and arrive early.
• Research travel insurance policies for extended delays, cancellations, or weather disruptions.
• Have alternate plans for travel and reserves for lodging in case you have to unexpectedly travel and stay overnight elsewhere.
• Watch both the weather and announcements from the government for disruptions to normal transport services.

FAQ – Travel Guidance & Flight Disruption Queries

1. What is causing Vietnam Airlines and other airlines to adjust their flights to Japan?

Other major airlines such as Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air are also adjusting their schedules due to Storm Jangmi. This is due to severe winds and heavy rains causing unsafe conditions at Japan’s airports and posing threats to the safety of their operations.

2. What happens to a cancelled flight? Is it refunded? Do you need to rebook?

For weather related cancellations, a refund, rebooking, or travel credit is offered. You will need to check directly with the airline to see what policies are enforced based on your ticket.

3. What is the expected duration of the disturbances caused by Storm Jangmi?

Storm disruptions last several days at a minimum due to the time it takes to restore normal weather and safe conditions for operations on the transportation infrastructure. You will need to check the status of your airline and also the weather on a daily basis.

Vietnam Airlines flight disruptions hit Hanoi–Tokyo routes as Storm Jangmi forces cancellations and delays, urging Japan, China, Taiwan, US, and Australia travellers to check flights.

Author’s Comment

The latest incidents with Vietnam Airlines flight disruptions show how rapidly unpredictable severe weather is becoming a growing challenge to the rapidly expanding global demand for intercontinental travel. East Asia’s cyclones are disrupting travel and predictably impacting the robust and record breaking growth of Vietnam’s tourism infrastructure. This is a reminder, particularly to travel professionals, to build flexibility and a margin for error into their peak season mobility strategies.