Orlando International Airport Announces Florida’s First Direct Charter Flights to Asia Pacific

Orlando International Airport has today announced that for the first time ever they will offer nonstop passenger charter service to Tokyo.  The announcement was made at the Hotel New Otani today in Tokyo, in the presence of Disney executives and other VIPs.

ZIPAIR to Launch First-Ever Passenger Charter Flights Between Tokyo-Narita and Orlando - Courtesy Orlando International Airport

On Tuesday (October 28, 2025), Orlando International Airport announced that for the first time in history, they will offer nonstop passenger charter service to Tokyo, enriching cultural ties and creating more opportunities for robust economic activity between two of the world’s most visited regions.  Today’s announcement was made at the Hotel New Otani in Tokyo to an audience of company executives from Disney, government representatives, and tourism officials, along with dozens of media members.  The new service with ZIPAIR is not only the first-ever nonstop passenger flight between Tokyo-Narita and Orlando, but also the first nonstop passenger service between Florida and the Asia Pacific region.

In Tuesday’s announcement, the Greater Orlando Airport Authority’s CEO, Lance Lyttle, said,

“Our partnership with ZIPAIR is more than just a new route.  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.”

Also commenting on the launch of this historic service between Tokyo and Orlando, ZIPAIR Tokyo’s Representative Director and President, Shingo Nishida, said,

“We are extremely proud of this historic achievement, as this will be the first non-stop charter flight from Japan to Orlando, Florida.  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.”

ZIPAIR to Offer First Ever Passenger Charter Flights Between Tokyo (NRT) and Orlando (MCO) - Courtesy Orlando International Airport

Initially, ZIPAIR will operate four charter flights between MCO (Orlando) and NRT (Tokyo) on February 23, February 28, March 5, and March 10, 2026.  Travel and tourism leaders say the charter flights could lay the groundwork for additional service between Orlando and Tokyo. Flights will depart Tokyo-Narita in the afternoon and will arrive in Orlando in the afternoon, while the return flights will depart Orlando in the afternoon, and will arrive at Narita in the evening.

Source: Orlando International Airport