{"id":167008,"date":"2026-02-24T15:18:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T15:18:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/167008\/"},"modified":"2026-02-24T15:18:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T15:18:07","slug":"reminder-direct-flights-between-orlando-and-tokyo-now-available","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/167008\/","title":{"rendered":"Reminder: Direct Flights Between Orlando and Tokyo Now Available"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nonstop passenger charter service is now available between Orlando International Airport and Tokyo for the first time in history.<\/p>\n<p>Nonstop Service from Orlando to Tokyo<a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/orlando-international-airport-mco-2995966.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"672\" alt=\"The spacious atrium at Orlando International Airport features palm trees, a central fountain, and multiple floors with balconies. Benches encircle the fountain, offering a serene spot amid the bustling airport vibe where travelers can relax.\" class=\"wp-image-391681 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/orlando-international-airport-mco-2995966.jpg\" data-eio-rwidth=\"1024\" data-eio-rheight=\"672\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"672\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/orlando-international-airport-mco-2995966.jpg\" alt=\"The spacious atrium at Orlando International Airport features palm trees, a central fountain, and multiple floors with balconies. Benches encircle the fountain, offering a serene spot amid the bustling airport vibe where travelers can relax.\" class=\"wp-image-391681\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As we previously reported, four <a href=\"https:\/\/wdwnt.com\/2025\/10\/traveling-orlando-tokyo-nonstop-flights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">direct charter flights between Orlando and Tokyo<\/a> are available from February 23 through March 10, 2026. This could lay the groundwork for more flights in the future between the two airports.<\/p>\n<p>The new service is offered by ZIPAIR. It\u2019s not only the first-ever nonstop passenger flight between Tokyo and Orlando, but also the first nonstop passenger service between Florida and the Asia Pacific. Tokyo had been Orlando\u2019s largest unserved Asian market.<\/p>\n<p>Lance Lyttle, Chief Executive Officer for the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority said:<\/p>\n<p>Our partnership with ZIPAIR is more than just a new route. It\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p><a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/zipair-route-map-Orlando-Tokyo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"642\" height=\"237\" alt=\"Flight routes map shows Orlando to Tokyo nonstop service, connecting Disney parks.\" class=\"wp-image-1314682 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/zipair-route-map-Orlando-Tokyo.jpg\" data-eio-rwidth=\"642\" data-eio-rheight=\"237\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"642\" height=\"237\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/zipair-route-map-Orlando-Tokyo.jpg\" alt=\"Flight routes map shows Orlando to Tokyo nonstop service, connecting Disney parks.\" class=\"wp-image-1314682\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Shingo Nishida, Representative Director\/President, ZIPAIR Tokyo said:<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019 expectations when they experience ZIPAIR\u2019s new standard in air travel. We certainly look forward to welcoming Disney fans and guests on our charter flights next Spring.<\/p>\n<p>Faron Kelley, SVP, Disney Destinations Sales Strategy &amp; Solutions, Disney Experiences said:<\/p>\n<p>Direct connectivity between Orlando and Tokyo brings Disney magic closer than ever. Whether it\u2019s exploring the wonder of Walt Disney World Resort or enjoying the enchantment of Tokyo Disney Resort, this new nonstop flight opens the door to unforgettable vacations and cherished memories for families and friends on both sides of the globe.<\/p>\n<p>Are you planning a trip from Walt Disney World to Tokyo Disney Resort? Let us know on social media.<\/p>\n<p>For the latest Disney Parks news and info, follow <a href=\"https:\/\/wdwnt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">WDW News Today<\/a> on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wdwnt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WDWNewsToday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">Facebook<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wdwnt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Nonstop passenger charter service is now available between Orlando International Airport and Tokyo for the first time in&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":167009,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[139,141,3847,140,18170,18168,18169,18171],"class_list":["post-167008","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-orlando","tag-orlando","tag-orlando-headlines","tag-orlando-international-airport","tag-orlando-news","tag-orlando-to-tokyo-flights","tag-orlando-tokyo-nonstop","tag-tokyo-orlando-nonstop-flights","tag-tokyo-to-orlando-flights"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/167008","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=167008"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/167008\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/167009"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=167008"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=167008"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=167008"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}