Airport Comparison

JNB JohannesburgvsNRT Tokyo

Lounges at O.R. Tambo International (JNB) and Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) compared side by side — lounge count, access programs, walk-in prices, and terminal coverage. All figures from Loungely's verified lounge data.

JNBJohannesburgNRTTokyo
Verified lounges1511
Program-accessible1311
Access programsAirline Access, DragonPass, LoungeKey, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, Star Alliance GoldANA, American Express, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, LoungeKey, Priority Pass, United Airlines
Paid walk-in lounges33
Walk-in price rangeZAR 334ZAR 708$45$50
Terminals covered22

JNB vs NRT lounges — frequently asked

Does JNB or NRT have more lounges?

O.R. Tambo International (JNB) has more — 15 verified lounges vs 11 at NRT. More lounges usually means a better chance of one matching your program or terminal.

Which lounge-access programs work at JNB vs NRT?

JNB: Airline Access, DragonPass, LoungeKey, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold. NRT: ANA, American Express, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, LoungeKey, Priority Pass, United Airlines. Shared programs that work at both: LoungeKey, Priority Pass.

Can I pay for walk-in lounge access at JNB or NRT?

JNB: 3 lounges accept paid walk-ins (ZAR 334–ZAR 708). NRT: 3 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($45–$50). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.