Last Updated on 2025 年 12 月 3 日 by 総合編集組
Ultimate Taiwan to Japan Guide: Japan Airlines (JAL) 2025-2026 – New Routes, Fleet Upgrades & Honest Reviews
Japan Airlines (JAL) is having its biggest transformation year in 2025-2026, and Taiwanese travelers are the biggest winners. From the long-awaited Taipei–Okinawa direct flight to the rollout of the stunning A350-1000 with private suites, here’s everything you need to know before booking your next trip to Japan.
Historic New Route: Taipei (TPE) – Okinawa Naha (OKA) Launches Feb 3, 2026 For the first time in its 70-year history, JAL’s subsidiary Japan Transocean Air (JTA) will operate a scheduled international route. Starting February 3, 2026, daily direct flights between Taipei Taoyuan and Okinawa Naha will finally become reality. Tickets go on sale December 3, 2025 – expect opening fares as low as NT$6,xxx-8,xxx round-trip. Flight time: only 85 minutes.
Massive Fleet Modernization in 2025
- Additional 17 Boeing 737-8 confirmed (total order now 38 + 21 previous)
- A350-1000 with fully closing doors already flying Haneda–Paris from Nov 9, 2025; expected on Asia routes in 2026
- Up to 70 new regional jets under evaluation for domestic and short-haul international replacement
- Full elimination of single-use petroleum-based plastics by end of 2025
Current Taiwan–Japan Routes (Winter 2025-2026 Schedule)
- Taipei ↔ Tokyo Narita: 2-3 daily (787-8/9)
- Taipei ↔ Tokyo Haneda: 2 daily (787-9, some 767)
- Taipei ↔ Nagoya: 1 daily (737-800)
- Taipei ↔ Okinawa: daily from Feb 3, 2026 (737-800 operated by JTA)
2025 SKYTRAX Awards – JAL Sweeps Three Major Titles
- World’s Best Economy Class Seat
- Best Premium Economy Class in Asia
- 5-Star Airline (12th consecutive year)
Cabin Experience – What Real Passengers Say in 2025 First Class: Still one of the best in the world on 777-300ER – only 8 seats, Michelin-level dining, Pola amenities. Business Class: Two generations flying side-by-side. Older Apex Suites (2-2-2) remain excellent on intra-Asia routes; new A350-1000 (1-2-1 with doors) is frequently called “a private hotel room in the sky”. Premium Economy: Fixed-shell seats with 38-40” pitch – widely regarded as the best value in the sky. Economy: New Recaro seats with 34” pitch and 18.9” width beat most competitors’ premium economy.
Sample Fares from Taipei (Checked Dec 2025)
- Taipei–Tokyo round-trip Economy: from NT$12,152
- Premium Economy: from NT$28,000
- Business Class: from NT$65,000
- Taipei–Okinawa opening fare (expected): ~NT$8,800
Booking Tips for Taiwanese Travelers
- Book directly on jal.co.jp/tw (Chinese interface, most flexible change policy)
- Join JAL Mileage Bank – 100% mileage earning on all paid tickets
- Best months: Jan-Mar, Jun, Sep-Nov
- Set alarm for Dec 3, 2025 – Okinawa route launch day
- Use Cathay Pacific Asia Miles or JAL miles for award redemptions
Honest Passenger Feedback (2025 Latest) Strengths: Exceptional Japanese hospitality, clean cabins, punctuality, meal quality (especially first service in business). Minor complaints: Economy blankets are thin, Wi-Fi is paid, older 767 aircraft have smaller screens.
For anyone flying from Taiwan to Japan in 2025-2026, JAL currently offers the best combination of new aircraft, meaningful new routes, and award-winning service across all classes. The upcoming Okinawa direct flight alone is worth planning your next trip around.
