Bidvest Premier 1 (CPT Premier Lounge) is in International departures, airside: directly after passport control on the right-hand side of the departure hall at Cape Town (CPT). Ways in: Priority Pass, Pay at the door, Amex Platinum (US). Checked 2026-11-02.
Ways in
| Way in | Details |
|---|---|
| Priority Pass | Listed by PP as 'CPT Premier Lounge'; entry max 4h before departure; early check-in fees payable; children under 2 free; separate smoking room |
| Pay at the door | Walk-in R708; corporate rate R638; early check-in R45 per 15 min (rate card 2026/27). No group bookings at CPT international |
| Amex Platinum (US)Card details | Listed on the Amex US Platinum lounge finder as 'CPT Premier Lounge' (enrollment required, i.e. via Priority Pass) |
Hours conflict: Bidvest homepage says 04:00-00:30 daily, Priority Pass says Mon-Fri 05:30-23:30 and Sat-Sun 06:00-23:30. 60-90 seats. DragonPass reported a temporary closure on 1-2 Oct 2026 for structural work.
Other lounges at CPT
- Bidvest Premier Lounge (Domestic)Domestic departures, airside: after security turn right to the end of the corridor, right again, lift to the 4th floor, lounge 20 m ahead on the right · Priority Pass, Pay at the door, Amex Platinum (US)
- Bidvest Premier 2International departures, airside mezzanine: turn left after passport control, go past gate A3, near the gate B escalator · Priority Pass, Pay at the door
- SLOW Lounge Cape TownDomestic departures, airside (near gates C1/C2, secondary) · other, Ticket
- SAA The Lounge Cape Town Domestic (Platinum and Premium)Domestic departures, transit area, 4th floor · Ticket, Status, other
- British Airways Lounge Cape TownInternational departures, airside, near/past gate A3 opposite gate A4 (secondary) · Ticket, Status
- The Emirates Lounge Cape TownInternational departures corridor, next to gate A3 (two levels) · Ticket, Status, Pay at the door
Questions
How do I get into Bidvest Premier 1 (CPT Premier Lounge)?
Priority Pass: Listed by PP as 'CPT Premier Lounge'; entry max 4h before departure; early check-in fees payable; children under 2 free; separate smoking room Pay at the door: Walk-in R708; corporate rate R638; early check-in R45 per 15 min (rate card 2026/27). No group bookings at CPT international Amex Platinum (US): Listed on the Amex US Platinum lounge finder as 'CPT Premier Lounge' (enrollment required, i.e. via Priority Pass)
Where is Bidvest Premier 1 (CPT Premier Lounge)?
International departures, airside: directly after passport control on the right-hand side of the departure hall at Cape Town (CPT).
Is this up to date?
Researched on 2026-11-02. Confirm with the lounge or your card issuer before you rely on it.
Sources: bidvestlounge.co.za, prioritypass.com, bidvestlounge.co.za, bidvestlounge.co.za, americanexpress.com
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