Airport Comparison

NRT TokyovsSYD Sydney (Mascot)

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

NRTTokyoSYDSydney (Mascot)
Verified lounges118
Program-accessible117
Access programsANA, American Express, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, LoungeKey, Priority Pass, United AirlinesAir New Zealand, Airline Access, American Express, Emirates, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Visa Infinite
Paid walk-in lounges32
Walk-in price range$45–$50$65–$70
Terminals covered23

NRT vs SYD lounges — frequently asked

Does NRT or SYD have more lounges?

Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) has more — 11 verified lounges vs 8 at SYD. More lounges usually means a better chance of one matching your program or terminal.

Which lounge-access programs work at NRT vs SYD?

NRT: ANA, American Express, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, LoungeKey, Priority Pass, United Airlines. SYD: Air New Zealand, Airline Access, American Express, Emirates, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Visa Infinite. Shared programs that work at both: American Express.

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

NRT: 3 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($45–$50). SYD: 2 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($65–$70). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.