Airline codes
ZG · TZP
IATA · ICAO · callsign “ZIPPY”
Zipair flight numbers start with ZG. Use the code to check your flight status and booking.
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Zipair Tokyo (ZG) Guide
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Low-cost Dreamliner flights from Tokyo Narita to Bangkok, Seoul, Singapore and North America: route, ZIP Full-Flat seats, baggage, check-in and tips for Zipair. Ask a question
In short
Zipair Tokyo is the budget airline of Japan Airlines, flying Boeing 787-8s from Tokyo Narita to Thailand, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, the USA and Canada. It suits long flights on a budget with a lie-flat option. It sits in the JAL Group with no alliance. Seats are ZIP Full-Flat and Standard, both with a 7 kg carry-on, and checked bags are a paid option.
Zipair Tokyo is a Japan Airlines subsidiary flying low-cost wide-body services from Narita.
Please note: bookingMentor is an independent travel service and is not affiliated with Zipair Tokyo. Routes, schedules and baggage rules change, so always confirm the details of your booking with the airline.
What to expect
Zipair Tokyo is the low-cost, long-range airline of the Japan Airlines group. Japan Airlines announced the plan on 14 May 2018 and founded the company on 31 July 2018. It started flying on 3 June 2020 with cargo-only services while borders were closed, and carried its first passengers on 16 October 2020. Yasuhiro Fukada is president and CEO. Everything runs from Narita International Airport, east of Tokyo, where the airline also has its head office.
Narita to Bangkok
Bangkok was the first destination on Zipair's map and remains its only Thai route: Tokyo Narita to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi. Zipair flies wide-body Boeing 787 Dreamliners, which is rare among Asian budget carriers, while meals and checked bags are paid extras. Every airline on the route is listed on Bangkok to Tokyo flights and Tokyo to Bangkok flights.
Onward across the Pacific
The network grew one city at a time: Honolulu on 19 December 2020, Singapore on 7 September 2021, Los Angeles on 25 December 2021, San Jose on 12 December 2022, San Francisco on 2 June 2023, Vancouver on 13 March 2024 and Houston on 4 March 2025. From Narita, Zipair crosses the Pacific to Honolulu, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose, Houston and Vancouver, and serves Seoul Incheon and Singapore within Asia. Kuala Lumpur was scheduled to join the network on 20 October 2026, while Manila, opened on 1 July 2023, was dropped on 28 March 2026. For a traveller starting in Bangkok, that makes Narita a stepping stone to Hawaii or the North American west coast on one low-cost airline. The fleet is set to grow, with ten Boeing 787-9s due to be leased from JAL from the 2027 financial year. Six of the eight current 787-8s are also leased from JAL.
Zipair does not fly to Bangladesh. Biman Bangladesh Airlines restarted its Dhaka to Narita service in July 2026 after a year-long pause, initially once a week (see Dhaka to Tokyo flights). On other days, Dhaka to Bangkok connects with Zipair at Suvarnabhumi.
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- AllianceNone (Japan Airlines Group)
- Founded2018
- Online check-inYes
Everything you should know
At a glance
Zipair Tokyo (IATA: ZG, ICAO: TZP) is the low-cost airline of Japan Airlines, founded in 2018 and based at Tokyo Narita. It flies Boeing 787-8 aircraft with ZIP Full-Flat and standard seats to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, Seoul, Singapore, Honolulu, the US mainland and Vancouver.
| Headquarters | Narita, Chiba Prefecture, Japan |
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| Fleet types | Boeing 787-8 (8), as of July 2026; 10 Boeing 787-9 due from FY2027 |
| Official website | zipair.net |
Flight routes
Destinations and routes
Zipair adds and drops routes from season to season. These are established destinations; confirm the current schedule when you search.
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Thailand
Tokyo (NRT) departures1 destination
FromTo NRT BKK TokyoBangkok Suvarnabhumi Available airlines1 airline- Zipair Tokyo
Asia
Tokyo (NRT) departures3 destinations
FromTo NRT ICN TokyoSeoul Incheon Available airlines1 airline- Zipair Tokyo
FromTo NRT SIN TokyoSingapore Available airlines1 airline- Zipair Tokyo
FromTo NRT KUL TokyoKuala Lumpur Available airlines1 airline- Zipair Tokyo
North America
Tokyo (NRT) departures6 destinations
FromTo NRT HNL TokyoHonolulu Available airlines1 airline- Zipair Tokyo
FromTo NRT LAX TokyoLos Angeles Available airlines1 airline- Zipair Tokyo
FromTo NRT SFO TokyoSan Francisco Available airlines1 airline- Zipair Tokyo
FromTo NRT SJC TokyoSan Jose Available airlines1 airline- Zipair Tokyo
FromTo NRT IAH TokyoHouston Available airlines1 airline- Zipair Tokyo
FromTo NRT YVR TokyoVancouver Available airlines1 airline- Zipair Tokyo
Fleet and aircraft
An all-Dreamliner fleet, with Boeing 787-9s due from JAL from FY2027.
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Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner Wide-body Every Zipair route, 18 Full-Flat and 272 standard seats
Cabin classes
Two seat types in one aircraft.
ZIP Full-Flat Front cabin
Flat-bed seat, extras sold separately
Seat reclines to a flat bed18 seats per aircraft7 kg carry-onChecked bags and meals as paid options
Standard Main cabin
Pay only for what you use
7 kg carry-onFree Wi-FiStreaming to your own deviceMeals and bags for purchase
Frequent flyer programme
Details of the Zipair Tokyo loyalty programme are being added
Zipair Tokyo is a member of None (Japan Airlines Group), so you may earn miles with its partner programmes.
Baggage allowance
Your allowance depends on the options you add. The exact amount is printed on your booking.
Carry-on
Up to 7 kg
Checked baggage
Paid option
Full-Flat seat
Same 7 kg carry-on
Extra bags
Cheaper when added online
Every fare includes up to 7 kg of carry-on baggage. Checked bags are a paid option on all seat types, including ZIP Full-Flat.
Pro tip: add checked bags online before departure instead of paying at Narita or Suvarnabhumi.
Travel day
Online Check-in
Getting through check-in for Zipair Tokyo is simpler in this order. Start online and finish at bag drop.
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Step 1
Check in online
Check in on the official Zipair website or app for eligible flights. You need your booking reference and your surname.
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Step 2
Prepare your documents
Before leaving for the airport, check that your passport is valid and that you hold any visa or entry document needed at the other end of your Zipair Tokyo flight.
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Step 3
Arrive early
Get to the airport with time for Zipair Tokyo check-in, bag drop and security. The airline sets a deadline for each airport, shown in your booking, and late arrivals can lose their seat.
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Step 4
Drop your bags
Drop checked bags at the Zipair counter or bag-drop point and keep your boarding pass ready for security.
Zipair counter
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Cheap tickets
Ways to keep a Zipair fare low without an uncomfortable flight.
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Price the Bangkok link
Zipair flies Bangkok to Narita, so pairing a flight into Suvarnabhumi with Zipair can be a cheaper way to Tokyo than a full-service fare.
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Bring your own screen
Zipair has no seat-back screens. Download a few films before boarding in case the streaming service is busy.
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Order the meal in advance
On a six-hour flight, a pre-ordered meal is easier than relying on what is left on the trolley. Add it through your booking.
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Price the Full-Flat seat
On a late-night departure, the gap between a standard seat and ZIP Full-Flat can be smaller than a business-class upgrade on a full-service airline.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Everything travellers ask before flying Zipair Tokyo.
We check these Zipair Tokyo answers with the airline’s own sources and aviation references every season.
General
Yes. Zipair connects Bangkok Suvarnabhumi with Tokyo Narita nonstop on its Boeing 787s. Prices and timings from other airlines sit on the Tokyo to Bangkok page.
Yes. From Tokyo Narita it flies to Honolulu, the US West Coast, Houston and Vancouver.
The fare covers up to 7 kg of carry-on baggage. Everything else, including checked bags and meals, is bought as an option.
It is Zipair’s front-cabin seat that reclines into a flat bed, with 18 on each 787-8. You pay for the seat itself and add the extras you want, much as in the standard cabin.
Yes, via Narita. Zipair flies from Tokyo to Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose, Houston, Honolulu and Vancouver, though you should check whether the two flights can be booked together and leave enough time if they cannot.
Yes, it is called ZIPAIR Point Club and is separate from JAL’s own scheme. Membership is managed through the Zipair website.
Zipair Tokyo is headquartered in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Its main hub is Narita International.
Getting there
Narita (NRT) only. Narita lies roughly 60 km from central Tokyo, so budget for the train or airport bus into the city.
Yes, it is a wholly owned JAL subsidiary, and several of its 787s are leased from JAL. It sells its own fares, so JAL lounge and baggage benefits do not carry over.
Yes. Meals are a paid option that you can pre-order when booking or through your booking afterwards. Water and snacks bought at the airport are a cheaper fallback.
Zipair Tokyo uses the IATA code ZG and the ICAO code TZP. Its radio callsign is ZIPPY.
What's included
No. The ZIP Full-Flat fare also starts with the 7 kg carry-on allowance only, and checked baggage is a paid add-on.
Stay & facilities
Yes, and it is free for all passengers. Entertainment is streamed to personal devices rather than shown on seat-back screens.
Cancellations & changes
Its original tail showed a large Z. The airline replaced it in 2022 because the letter had become associated with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Booking
Zipair Tokyo flies to asia and north america. They are listed by region, with fares and route guides where we have them, in the destinations section of this page.