Vanilla Air
A former Japanese low-cost airline that operated Airbus A320 services from Tokyo Narita before its operations were absorbed into Peach Aviation.
About Vanilla Air
Vanilla Air was a Japanese low-cost carrier established in 2011 as AirAsia Japan, initially through a partnership between ANA and AirAsia. ANA subsequently took full ownership, and the airline adopted the Vanilla Air name in 2013. It operated as a budget airline under ANA Holdings until services ended in 2019, when its activities were integrated into fellow ANA-owned low-cost carrier Peach Aviation.
Tokyo Narita was Vanilla Air’s primary hub and the centre of its route network. Its recorded schedule covered four destinations in Japan across six routes, with Tokyo, Sapporo, Fukuoka and Okinawa serving as its busiest departure points. The airline focused on affordable leisure travel, connecting the capital with popular regional and holiday markets, including the long north-south link between Tokyo and Okinawa.
Vanilla Air operated Airbus A320 aircraft configured for high-density, single-class service. Its product followed the standard low-cost model: passengers purchased a basic seat and could pay separately for options such as checked baggage, advance seat selection, meals and greater ticket flexibility. Cabin service was intentionally simple, making fare conditions and optional charges important parts of the overall price comparison.
The airline did not belong to Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld, despite being owned by the same parent company as Star Alliance member ANA. Vanilla Air offered its own points-based customer benefits at different stages of its operation, but it did not maintain a major global frequent-flyer programme comparable with ANA Mileage Club. Travellers now seeking equivalent ANA Group low-cost services should consult Peach Aviation.
Vanilla Air’s principal strength was its straightforward low-fare service on useful Japanese leisure routes, particularly from Narita. The trade-off was the usual budget-carrier structure, with fewer inclusions and stricter fare rules than a full-service airline. Vanilla Air no longer operates, so its flights cannot be booked today; historical schedules and policies should not be treated as current Peach or ANA conditions.
Good to know
Flying with Vanilla Air — what to expect
Operations Have Ended
Vanilla Air ceased flying in 2019 and was integrated into Peach Aviation. Any current tickets advertised under the Vanilla Air name should be treated cautiously.
Low-Cost Fare Structure
Base fares historically included limited services, while checked baggage, seat selection, meals and ticket flexibility could cost extra. Comparing the complete trip price was therefore more useful than comparing headline fares alone.
Narita Connections
Tokyo Narita was the airline’s principal hub. Travellers connecting between separate tickets needed to allow ample time for baggage collection, terminal procedures and another check-in.
Airbus A320 Fleet
Vanilla Air used Airbus A320 aircraft in a single-class, high-density layout. Seating and onboard amenities reflected its low-cost operating model rather than a full-service cabin.
Check Fare Conditions
The cheapest fares generally carried the tightest change and cancellation rules. Historical Vanilla Air policies do not automatically apply to Peach Aviation bookings.
Network overview
Where Vanilla Air flies
Vanilla Air operates 6 routes to 4 destinations across 1 countries, its longest sector reaching Tokyo to Okinawa (1,613 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities Vanilla Air flies to, most-served first.
Main hubs
Busiest departure bases, by route count.
Fleet
Aircraft types on record for these routes.
Longest nonstop route
Tokyo → Okinawa
1,613 km · NRT → OKA
The longest sector in the Vanilla Air network, measured as the great-circle distance between the two airports.
Route data · TravelPayouts route data · updated 2026-07
Route network
Popular routes operated by Vanilla Air
Notable destinations on Vanilla Air's network.
JWTokyodirectJWFukuokadirectJWOkinawadirectJWSapporodirectDestination list is indicative of Vanilla Air's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
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FAQ
Vanilla Air — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Vanilla Air applied low-cost-carrier limits to cabin baggage, including restrictions on combined size and weight. Because the airline no longer operates, travellers should check the current operating carrier’s rules rather than relying on archived Vanilla Air allowances.
- Vanilla Air tickets are no longer sold because the airline ceased operations in 2019. For comparable Japanese low-cost flights, prices are often lower when booked early and outside weekends, holidays and peak travel seasons.
- Vanilla Air’s longest route was Tokyo to Okinawa, about 1,613 km nonstop.
- Vanilla Air’s primary hub was Tokyo Narita Airport. Sapporo, Fukuoka and Okinawa were also among its busiest departure points.
- Vanilla Air served exactly 4 destinations across 1 country, operating 6 routes. These figures describe its recorded network before the airline ceased operations.
- Vanilla Air served Tokyo, Sapporo, Fukuoka and Okinawa within Japan. The airline ceased operations in 2019, so it does not currently operate bookable flights.
- Originfacts compares live fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies via its partner Travelpayouts and never adds a fee. Since Vanilla Air no longer operates, searches may instead surface available flights from current carriers on comparable routes.
- The busiest departure points were Tokyo Narita, Sapporo New Chitose, Fukuoka and Okinawa Naha, in that order by number of routes.