For the first time ever, airline passengers will have a flight directly from the Orlando International Airport to the Narita International Airport in Tokyo, Japan. The Orlando airport, commonly known MCO, announced the new route on Tuesday.
The flights will begin in February 2026, with four scheduled so far. The first will come on February 23rd, following by February 28th, March 5th, and March 10th. The route is going to be run by Zipair Tokyo, a low-cost airline headquartered in Narita, Japan.
Prior to the launch of its Orlando route, Zipair has already established flights to five other U.S. cities: Honolulu, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose. It also flies to Vancouver, Canada, plus several destinations in east Asia. Its fleet consists of eight Boeing 787-8 planes.
“Our partnership with ZIPAIR is more than just a new route,” said Greater Orlando Aviation Authority CEO Lance Lyttle. “It’s history. This will be the first-ever nonstop passenger flight between Asia Pacific and the state of Florida. The partnership is a testament to the economic strength we share between our communities. We look forward to welcoming ZIPAIR passengers with the warmth and hospitality that both our nations cherish.”
Both standard economy and premium business class accommodations will be offered on the Tokyo flights when they commence. An announcement was held in Tokyo on Tuesday featuring leadesr in government and tourism plus executive with The Walt Disney Company. Notably, Disney has theme park locations in both Orlando and Tokyo.
“We are extremely proud of this historic achievement, as this will be the first non-stop charter flight from Japan to Orlando, Florida,” added Zipair President & CEO Shingo Nishida. “Orlando is home to numerous world-class theme parks and by operating these charter flights for travelers from Japan, we hope to meet our customers’ expectations when they experience ZIPAIR’s new standard in air travel. We certainly look forward to welcoming Disney fans and guests on our charter flights next Spring.”
Chris Gollon is a Flagler County resident since 2004, as well as a staple of the local independent music scene and avid observer of Central Florida politics, arts, and recreation.
