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Orlando Airport Launches First-Ever Tokyo Flights
New nonstop service by ZIPAIR connects Central Florida to Asia Pacific region.
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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Orlando International Airport (MCO) has launched its first-ever nonstop passenger flight to Tokyo, operated by Japanese budget carrier ZIPAIR. The maiden route marks the first direct air connection between Central Florida and the Asia Pacific region.
Why it matters
This new flight route is expected to boost tourism and business ties between Orlando and Japan, as well as provide more travel options for Central Florida residents looking to visit Asia. It also signals Orlando's growing importance as an international hub.
The details
The inaugural ZIPAIR flight from Tokyo's Narita International Airport to MCO took off on February 18, 2026. The new route will operate three times per week using Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. ZIPAIR is a low-cost subsidiary of Japan Airlines that launched in 2020.
- The first nonstop flight from Orlando to Tokyo took off on February 18, 2026.
The players
ZIPAIR
A Japanese low-cost carrier and subsidiary of Japan Airlines that launched in 2020.
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
The primary commercial airport serving the Greater Orlando metropolitan area in Florida.
What’s next
ZIPAIR plans to increase the frequency of its Orlando-Tokyo flights to daily service by the end of 2026 to meet anticipated demand.
The takeaway
The new nonstop route between Orlando and Tokyo opens up more travel and business opportunities between Central Florida and Asia, further establishing MCO as an important international gateway.
