Aomori Airport has one lounge: the card lounge “Airport Lounge” on the 2nd floor of the terminal building. There are no ANA or JAL lounges.

In short, the Airport Lounge is in the public area before departure procedures (before security), so you can use it not only before your flight but also after you arrive. It’s free with an eligible gold card or higher, and without a card, adults can enter for ¥1,100 (tax included).

*This article’s information is current as of October 2026. Fees, hours, and eligible cards may change, so please check Aomori Airport’s official website for the latest information.

”Airport Lounge” Basics: Location and Hours

• Location: 2nd floor of the passenger terminal building (before departure procedures)
• Hours: From 1 hour before the scheduled departure of the day’s first flight to 15 minutes before the scheduled departure of the last flight (open every day of the year)
• Time limit: None during opening hours
• Who can use it: Anyone, regardless of airline

Opening hours vary with the flight schedule.

There is no ANA Lounge or JAL Sakura Lounge. Airline elite members also use this shared lounge.

The lounge is located before security. You can use it while waiting for a pick-up after arrival, or during time before a connecting flight.

Fees

Members with an eligible gold card or higher can use the lounge for free when they’re flying to or from Aomori Airport that day. Those without a card pay a fee.

Category	Fee (tax included)
Eligible card members	Free (when flying to or from Aomori Airport that day)
Adults	¥1,100
Elementary/junior high students	¥550
Under elementary school age	Free

Fees for companions vary by card company. Please check with your card company.

Some older articles list “¥850” and “¥420,” but the current official fees are ¥1,100 for adults and ¥550 for elementary and junior high students.

Eligible Cards and Conditions for Free Use

Eligible cards are gold cards or higher from each issuer, including Sumitomo Mitsui Card, JCB, and Diners Club. You can check each card company’s guidance at Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Club and Diners Club.

The conditions for free use are as follows.

• Present your eligible card and your boarding pass for that day at the reception desk
• Be flying to or from Aomori Airport that day
• Entry is not possible when the lounge is full

Pay attention to American Express. Some cards have no longer qualified for free entry since June 2025. Even within the same card company, some grades are not eligible, so check before you go.

Facilities and Services

The Airport Lounge is a simple lounge centered on drinks.

• Soft drinks: Free
• Alcohol: Draft beer available for a fee (¥300)
• Copying and fax: Paid
• Wi-Fi: Available
• Power outlets and USB: Available
• Phone booth: Available (calls can’t be made outside the booth)
• Smoking room: A private smoking room is next to the reception desk

There are no showers or light meals.

Things to Note When Using the Lounge

• Hours follow the flight schedule: From 1 hour before the first flight to 15 minutes before the last flight. If flight times change, the opening hours change too.
• No entry when full: When it’s crowded, even eligible cards can’t be used.
• Conditions for free use: If you’re not flying to or from Aomori Airport that day, a fee applies.
• No showers or light meals: Eat before you enter the lounge.
• Calls in the booth only: Take part in remote meetings inside the booth.

Recommendations by Purpose

If you have a gold card

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

If you want to spend time after arrival or while waiting for a pick-up

The lounge is before security, so you can use it after arrival too. Free use requires that you’re flying to or from the airport that day.

If you want to enjoy draft beer

Draft beer is available for ¥300. There are no light meals, so eat beforehand.

If you want to work remotely

There’s Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a phone booth. With no time limit, it’s also well suited to longer work sessions.

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 flight in the lounge, too.

If you’re traveling in winter

On snowy days, flights can be delayed. With a lounge that has no time limit, you can wait comfortably.

If you’re traveling with family

It’s ¥550 for elementary and junior high students, and free for children under elementary school age. Budget for the fees for everyone in your group.

We Also Recommend NearMe for Getting To and From Aomori Airport!

At the Airport Lounge, you can even enjoy draft beer. In winter, snow can delay flights. If you’d like to spend your lounge time without worrying about driving, consider NearMe’s Aomori Airport fixed-fare taxi.

Why It Makes Your Lounge Visit More Comfortable

• No driving, so you can enjoy draft beer: Travel door to door between your home or hotel and the airport. Enjoy a drink in the lounge with peace of mind.
• No driving on snowy winter roads: Even on snowy days, a professional driver takes the wheel.
• Peace of mind for delays and cancellations: If your flight is delayed or canceled, there’s no cancellation fee. Even if you wait longer in the lounge, there’s nothing to worry about.
• Relax in the lounge after you arrive, too: For rides from the airport, you book to match your arriving flight. You can spend time in the lounge before you get in the car.

Overview

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

• Shared rides (ride-sharing): from ¥1,980 per person from Aomori City, from ¥3,980 from Hirosaki City
• Private hire (fixed-fare hire car): from ¥3,480 per vehicle

How It Works

1. Enter your preferred date, time, and conditions to make a provisional booking.
2. You’ll generally receive a response on whether your booking is available within 24 hours.
3. By 6:00 p.m. the day before your ride, your departure and arrival times, vehicle, and route are confirmed.
4. On the day, just get into the vehicle at the designated location.

New bookings are generally accepted until 6:00 p.m. the day before your ride. Please book early.

How to Get Even Better Value

• Early-bird discount: Book at least 14 days before your ride for a discounted price
• Share discount: Get a discounted price if you have a fellow passenger, or if your conditions (date, time, route) make it easy to find one
• Children are half the adult fare, and infants are free
• One suitcase is free; large luggage is +¥1,000 per item
• Earn ANA, JAL, STARFLYER, UA, and EVA miles when you use a shared ride

NearMe Is Recommended for People Like This

• Those who want to enjoy draft beer in the lounge
• Those who want to avoid driving on snowy winter roads
• Those who want to relax in the lounge after arrival before heading home
• Those traveling to the airport from the Hirosaki area who want to avoid transfers
• Those traveling to the airport with family or friends

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. Does Aomori Airport have a lounge?

A. Yes. There is one card lounge, the “Airport Lounge.” It’s on the 2nd floor of the terminal building, before departure procedures.

Q. Are there ANA or JAL lounges?

A. No. There are no airline lounges.

Q. Is the lounge before security?

A. Yes. It’s in the public area on the 2nd floor, before departure procedures (before security).

Q. Can I use it after I arrive?

A. Yes. Because it’s before security, you can use it after arrival. Free use requires that you’re flying to or from Aomori Airport that day.

Q. How much does it cost?

A. Members with an eligible gold card or higher can enter for free when flying that day. For the general public, it’s ¥1,100 for adults and ¥550 for elementary and junior high students (both tax included), and free for children under elementary school age.

Q. Are there conditions for the cards that get free entry?

A. You present an eligible card and your boarding pass for that day. Entry is not possible when the lounge is full. Some American Express cards have not been eligible since June 2025.

Q. What are the opening hours?

A. From 1 hour before the scheduled departure of the day’s first flight to 15 minutes before the scheduled departure of the last flight. It’s open every day of the year, and there is no time limit.

Q. How much does a companion pay?

A. It depends on your card company. Please check with the company that issued your card.

Summary

Aomori Airport has one lounge, the card lounge “Airport Lounge” on the 2nd floor. It’s in the public area before security, so you can use it not only before departure but also after arrival. It’s free with an eligible gold card or higher, and without a card, adults can enter for ¥1,100. The fees differ from those in older articles, so take care.

Also, if you’d like to enjoy a drink in the lounge without driving, or you’re worried about snowy winter roads, please try NearMe, where your ride time is fixed through advance booking. Give it a try on your next trip through Aomori Airport.