A New Japan-Vietnam Corridor Opens April 28, 2026
VietJet Air has confirmed the launch of direct flights between Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and Mount Fuji Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) starting April 28, 2026. The route plugs a meaningful gap for Japanese travellers who previously had to connect through Tokyo, Osaka or Hong Kong to reach the Vietnamese capital.
For Hanoi’s dental tourism sector — which has quietly matured over the past five years — the new route is significant. Japan is one of the most expensive dental markets in Asia, and central Japan in particular (Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, Numazu, Mishima) has a large, ageing population of potential patients.
Why Hanoi for Japanese Dental Tourists?
Cost — Without Compromising on Quality
| Procedure | Japan (Avg.) | Hanoi (Avg.) | Typical Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Implant + Crown | ¥500,000 (~$3,300) | ~$700 | ~80% |
| All-on-4 (per arch) | ¥3,500,000 (~$23,000) | ~$6,000 | ~74% |
| Porcelain Veneer (per tooth) | ¥120,000 (~$800) | ~$240 | ~70% |
| Zirconia Crown | ¥150,000 (~$1,000) | ~$200 | ~80% |
| Full Orthodontic Treatment | ¥1,000,000 (~$6,600) | ~$2,500 | ~62% |
Prices approximate and will vary by clinic, complexity and materials.
Japanese-Friendly Services
A growing number of Hanoi clinics specifically serve Japanese patients with:
- Japanese-speaking coordinators or on-call interpreters
- Japanese-language treatment plans and consent forms
- Clinics located near Tay Ho and Hoan Kiem districts — the Japanese-expat hubs
- Payment in JPY or card-based to simplify the experience
- Follow-up via LINE — already the default chat app for most Japanese patients
Planning Your Trip From Shizuoka
Step 1: Book a Pre-Travel Consultation
Most reputable Hanoi clinics offer a free video consultation after you upload panoramic X-rays. Expect a written treatment plan and firm price quote before you commit to travel.
Step 2: Align Flights With Treatment
- Single implant + temporary crown: 4-5 days
- Multiple veneers or smile makeover: 5-7 days
- Full-arch reconstruction: 7-10 days, often in two visits
The Hanoi-Shizuoka direct flight, at roughly 5 hours, turns what used to be a two-leg itinerary into a single hop.
Step 3: Recover in a Walkable City
Hanoi’s Old Quarter, Tay Ho lake district and French Quarter are all soft-food-friendly, walkable, and full of hotels at every price point. Post-procedure rest here is pleasant rather than isolating.
Beyond Dental Care
Japanese patients often combine dental treatment with a short cultural trip — Halong Bay, Ninh Binh, and Hanoi’s food scene are short hops away. The new direct route makes a 5-7 day combined trip logistically simple and affordable.
The Bigger Picture
VietJet’s Hanoi-Shizuoka flight is part of a much larger expansion of the airline’s international network, alongside new routes to Almaty and Prague. For Hanoi, each new direct route expands the pool of potential dental tourists — and gives clinics even more reason to invest in international standards, language services and transparent pricing.
For patients in central Japan considering dental work, Hanoi just became dramatically easier to reach.