New Tokyo–Palau Flight Unlocks Twin-Country Adventures, with Island Expeditions Aboard Four Seasons Explorer

This October, a new direct flight from Tokyo Narita to Koror, Palau by United Airlines offers travellers a compelling new route to combine two extraordinary worlds — the cultural richness of Japan and the marine majesty of Palau. With Tokyo now serving as a key gateway to Palau for travellers from the United States, United Kingdom and Europe, the journey reaches its pinnacle aboard Four Seasons Explorer, a floating resort experience that merges expedition-style adventure with Four Seasons legendary service.

New Direct Flights from Tokyo to Palau, Poised to Set a New Travel Trend

Starting October 30, 2025, United Airlines will operate twice-weekly flights between Tokyo Narita and Koror. Departures from Tokyo (UA143) take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 5:55 pm, arriving in Palau at 10:50 pm. Return flights (UA142) depart Koror on Thursdays and Sundays at 11:25 am, landing in Tokyo at 4:00 pm. The route will be operated by a Boeing 737-800 with 166 seats, including 16 in business class.

The introduction of these new direct flights from Tokyo to Palau is set to inspire a fresh travel trend — encouraging international travellers to pair the dynamic urban allure of Tokyo with the serene, natural beauty of Palau into a single, unforgettable vacation experience.

Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka - then off to Palau

From the creative pulse of Tokyo to Kyoto’s poetic calm and Osaka’s charismatic culinary scene, Japan’s most iconic cities provide a dynamic starting point for cultural discovery. With Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi, Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi, Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto and the newly opened Four Seasons Hotel Osaka, guests can immerse themselves in the energy, elegance and spirit of Japan through four distinct lenses before venturing further into the Pacific and the pristine paradise of Palau, an untouched marine wilderness with a 4,000-year old culture.

Experience Palau with Four Seasons Explorer

Navigating through Palau’s UNESCO-listed Rock Islands, Four Seasons Explorer is a luxurious liveaboard that brings travellers closer to the ocean’s edge and the natural wonders below. With just 10 staterooms and an expansive Explorer Suite, the vessel offers an intimate, all-inclusive journey led by an onboard team of marine biologists, dive professionals, chefs and wellness experts.

Daily highlights include up to three dives, guided snorkelling, beach picnics on uninhabited islands, and cultural visits to ancient village sites and wartime relics. Whether exploring reef walls or stargazing from the deck, every moment is designed for those seeking connection, depth and discovery.

“With this new Tokyo to Koror route, travellers from the US, UK, and Europe now have the opportunity to enhance their journey to Japan with an enriching extension to Palau — offering the perfect blend of cultural exploration and island adventure," says Armando Kraenzlin, Regional Vice President, Four Seasons Resorts Maldives and Explorer.

More Ways to Reach Palau

The Tokyo to Koror connection joins a growing list of direct flights to Palau, including:

• Taipei (TPE) via China Airlines – four flights weekly
• Manila (MNL) via United Airlines – two flights weekly
• Guam (GUM) via United Airlines – six flights weekly
• Brisbane (BNE) via Qantas – one flight weekly

To book a Palauan adventure aboard Four Seasons Explorer, click here, call +960 66 00 888, or email reservations.pme@fourseasons.com.