The lounge at Tokushima Airport (Tokushima Awaodori Airport) is one location: the airport lounge “Vortis” on the 3rd floor of the terminal building. There are no ANA or JAL lounges.

In short, because Vortis is located before the security checkpoint, you can use it after arriving as well as before departure. Eligible gold cardholders and above get 2 hours free, and even without a card you can enter for ¥1,100 for 2 hours (age 12 and over, tax included).

*The information in this article is current as of October 2026. Prices, opening hours, and eligible cards may change, so please check the latest information on the Tokushima Awaodori Airport lounge page.

”Vortis” Basics | Location and Opening Hours

• Location: 3rd floor of the passenger terminal building, departure lobby (before the security checkpoint)
• Opening hours: From 1 hour before the first flight’s departure until the final boarding call of the last flight
• Seats: 33
• Inquiries: Tokushima Airport Building, 088-699-2831 (9:00–18:00)

Opening hours are set to match the flight schedule. The lounge is available for all flights at Tokushima Airport.

The lounge is in the general area before security screening. The official website describes it as being “for a moment before departure or after arrival.” You can also use it while waiting to be picked up after arriving, or for time before a connecting flight.

There is no ANA Lounge or JAL Sakura Lounge. Elite airline members use this lounge as well.

Prices | 2-Hour Rates and Private Room Rates

Use is on a time basis, up to 2 hours. Members with eligible gold cards and above can use it free for up to 2 hours.

Category	Price for 2 hours (tax included)
Eligible cardholders	Free
General use (age 12 and over)	¥1,100
General use (ages 3–11)	¥550
General use (under age 3)	Free
Extension (per hour)	¥550

The lounge also has a private room (guest room). It’s handy for remote work or for families.

Private room (guest room)	Price (tax included)
1 room, 1 hour	¥1,650
Extension (per hour)	¥1,650

If you don’t have an eligible card, the lounge admission fee is required in addition to the private room fee.

Some older articles list “¥1,000” or “¥1,018,” but the current official price is ¥1,100 for ages 12 and over.

Eligible Cards and Conditions for Free Use

Free use is available to cardholders of eligible gold cards and above. The list of eligible cards can be found on the official website. The eligible grades and the treatment of companions differ by card company.

The conditions for free use are as follows:

• Lounge use is limited to once per flight
• Even if you hold two or more eligible cards, free use is limited to 2 hours
• Even with a valid eligible card, a fee applies if you are not flying that day
• Expired cards cannot be used

At the reception desk, present your eligible card and your boarding pass (or ticket) for that day.

Facilities and Services

Vortis has facilities that let you spend your time before departure or after arrival comfortably.

• Soft drinks: Free (cup-type vending machine)
• Alcohol: Paid
• Massage chairs: Free
• Power: Some seats have outlets. USB sockets and mobile phone charging cables are also available to borrow
• PC business counter
• Wireless LAN: Free spot, SoftBank Wi-Fi
• TV, newspapers, magazines
• Restroom: With a changing table

There are also reports that you can enjoy drinks made with sudachi, a Tokushima specialty. What’s offered varies by season, so please check when you visit.

Things to Note When Using the Lounge

• Extension fee: After 2 hours, ¥550 per hour applies.
• Beware of prices in older articles: The current price is ¥1,100 for ages 12 and over.
• 33 seats: During busy times, seats may fill up.
• Conditions for free use: You must be flying that day. If you are only seeing someone off, paid use applies.

Other Ways to Spend Time | Observation Hall

Besides the lounge, you can also use the observation hall. It’s an all-weather observation space built on a fixed bridge, and it’s free to use. You can see airplanes and ground work up close.

It’s also a good option after your 2 hours in the lounge are up, or for waiting with children.

Recommendations by Purpose

If you have a gold card

With an eligible card, you can enter free for 2 hours at the reception desk. Have your boarding pass for that day ready and head over.

If you want to spend time after arriving or while waiting for a pickup

Vortis is on the 3rd floor, before security screening. You can use it after arriving as well. Free use is for those flying that day.

If you want to do remote work

The private room (guest room) is ¥1,650 per room per hour. You can also use the PC business counter, power outlets, and wireless LAN.

If you’re taking an early morning flight

You can enter from 1 hour before the first flight’s departure. You can spend the time before an early morning flight in the lounge too.

If you’re traveling with family

Ages 3–11 are ¥550, and children under 3 are free. Be sure to budget for each person.

Getting to and from Tokushima Airport with NearMe is a Great Option Too!

At Vortis, you can enjoy alcohol such as beer. Since you can use it after arriving as well, if you want to cut down on the hassle of getting around, or want to enjoy alcohol on the plane too, please consider NearMe’s fixed-fare taxi to Tokushima Airport.

Why it makes the time around your lounge visit more comfortable

• You don’t drive, so you can enjoy alcohol: Travel door-to-door from your home or hotel to the airport. You can enjoy a drink in the lounge with peace of mind.
• Relax in the lounge after arriving: For rides from the airport, you book to match your arriving flight. You can spend time in the lounge before getting in.
• Operating 24 hours, including early morning and late night: You can head out early in the morning for the lounge, which opens 1 hour before the first departure.
• Peace of mind for flight delays: There is no cancellation fee if your flight is delayed or canceled.

Overview

NearMe is a fixed-fare ride service that picks you up directly from anywhere you like, such as your home or hotel, and takes you to the airport. It has more than 1.5 million cumulative reserved passengers and a ride satisfaction rating of 4.6/5.0 (October 2019 – September 2026 results). Tokushima Airport service operates within Tokushima Prefecture (excluding some areas).

Per-person shared ride prices are as follows:

Pickup/drop-off area	Price
Tokushima City, Naruto City, Aizumi Town, Kitajima Town, Matsushige Town	from ¥980
Komatsushima City, Anan City, Katsuura Town, Sanagochi Village	from ¥2,980
Kamikatsu Town, Kamiyama Town	from ¥3,980

How to Use

1. Enter your preferred date, time, and conditions to make a provisional reservation.
2. You’ll receive notice of whether your reservation is accepted within a few hours.
3. By 6:00 PM the day before your ride, your departure and arrival times, vehicle, and route are confirmed.
4. On the day, simply board the vehicle at the designated location.

As a general rule, new reservations are accepted until 6:00 PM the day before your ride. Please book early.

How to Save Even More

• Early-bird discount: Book at least 14 days before your ride for a discounted price
• Share discount: Get a discounted price if you have fellow riders, or if your conditions (date/time, route) make it easy to find them
• Group discount: The per-person price drops as the group gets larger
• Children are half the adult fare, and infants are free
• One suitcase is free; oversized baggage is +¥500 per item
• Earn ANA, JAL, Starflyer, UA, and EVA miles when you use a shared ride

NearMe is recommended for people who:

• Want to enjoy a drink in the lounge
• Want to relax in the lounge after arriving before heading home
• Are taking an early morning flight and want to use the lounge from before the first departure
• Want to skip the hassle of driving and finding parking
• Are heading to the airport with family or friends

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. Does Tokushima Airport have a lounge?

A. Yes. There is one airport lounge, “Vortis,” on the 3rd floor of the terminal building.

Q. Is there an ANA or JAL lounge?

A. No. There are no airline lounges.

Q. Where is the lounge located?

A. It’s in the departure lobby on the 3rd floor of the terminal building, before the security checkpoint.

Q. Can I use it after arriving?

A. Yes. The official website describes use before departure and after arrival, because it’s in the general area before security screening. Free use requires that you fly that day.

Q. How much does it cost?

A. Members with eligible gold cards and above get 2 hours free. For the general public, 2 hours costs ¥1,100 for ages 12 and over, ¥550 for ages 3–11, and is free for under 3. Extensions are ¥550 per hour.

Q. Are there conditions for the cards that give free access?

A. It’s limited to once per flight. Even if you hold two or more eligible cards, free use is limited to 2 hours. If you are not flying that day, a fee applies.

Q. What are the opening hours?

A. From 1 hour before the first flight’s departure until the final boarding call of the last flight.

Q. Can I use a private room?

A. Yes. The guest room (private room) is available for ¥1,650 per room per hour. It’s handy for remote work or for families.

Summary

Tokushima Airport’s lounge is the airport lounge “Vortis” on the 3rd floor, the only one. It’s located before the security checkpoint, so you can use it after arriving as well as before departure. Eligible gold cards and above get 2 hours free, and even without a card you can enter for ¥1,100. Prices differ from those in older articles, so be careful.

Also, if you want to enjoy a drink in the lounge or relax after arriving before heading home, please consider NearMe, which means no driving and a ride time confirmed by advance booking. Give it a try on your next trip through Tokushima Airport.