Johannesburg (JNB) has 15 lounges in our list, 6 on Priority Pass. Access depends on your ticket, airline status, Priority Pass or your card (by issuing country). Checked 2026-11-02.
JNB lounges and how to get in
Ways in come from the lounge, airline, Priority Pass or card issuer pages listed on each lounge.
| Lounge | Terminal | Ways in |
|---|---|---|
| SAA International Platinum LoungeSouth African Airways | Terminal A, international departures, duty-free area, up the escalator (mezzanine) | Status other |
| SAA International Premium Lounge (The Lounge)South African Airways | Terminal A, international departures, duty-free area, up the escalator (mezzanine) | Ticket Status other |
| SAA International Arrivals LoungeSouth African Airways | Terminal A, international arrivals: directly after Customs on the left, lift to the first level | Ticket Status other |
| SAA The Lounge Domestic (Platinum and Premium)South African Airways | Terminal B, domestic departures: turn right after security, lift to 3rd floor, lounge directly opposite | Ticket Status other |
| British Airways LoungeBritish Airways | Terminal A, international departures, airside mezzanine level (secondary) | Ticket Status |
| The Emirates LoungeEmirates | Terminal A, international departures, mezzanine level, up the escalators from the duty-free area | Ticket Status Pay at the door |
| Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse JohannesburgVirgin Atlantic | Terminal A, international departures, mezzanine level of the international retail area, after security | Ticket Status |
| SLOW InternationalSLOW (FNB / FirstRand) | Terminal A, international departures terminal (upper level, secondary) | other Ticket Status |
| SLOW Lounge OR Tambo DomesticSLOW (FNB / FirstRand) | Terminal B, domestic departures, airside | other Ticket |
| Bidvest Premier Lounge (International)Bidvest Premier Lounges | Terminal A, international departures, airside mezzanine: go to the south end of the duty-free area, take the escalator before the 'Out of Africa' shop, lounge in the right-hand corner | Priority Pass Pay at the door Amex Platinum (US) other |
| Bidvest Premier Lounge (Domestic)Bidvest Premier Lounges | Terminal B, domestic departures: after security take the escalators down behind the sweet/card kiosk | Priority Pass Pay at the door Amex Platinum (US) |
| ORT Sky LoungeBidvest (formerly 'Bidvest Sky Lounge') | Terminal B, domestic departures: turn right after security, lift to 4th floor, lounge on the left | Priority Pass Amex Platinum (US) |
| Shongololo LoungeMenzies in partnership with Plaza Premium Lounge | Terminal A, international departures: after immigration turn left towards gates A7-A18, pass the (former) Air France Lounge, take the escalator, lounge on the left | Priority Pass Amex Platinum (US) Pay at the door Ticket |
| Mashonzha LoungeMenzies in partnership with Plaza Premium Lounge | Terminal A, international departures mezzanine: follow signs to the Emirates Lounge via the duty-free area, turn left at the top of the escalators, lounge on the right (between gates A6 and A7, secondary) | Priority Pass Amex Platinum (US) Ticket |
| Aspire LoungeSwissport (Aspire) | Terminal A, international departures: on the duty-free level between the gates and the international departure pier, just before gate A7 | Priority Pass Amex Platinum (US) |
Questions
Which lounges at Johannesburg (JNB) take Priority Pass?
Bidvest Premier Lounge (International) (Terminal A, international departures, airside mezzanine: go to the south end of the duty-free area, take the escalator before the 'Out of Africa' shop, lounge in the right-hand corner); Bidvest Premier Lounge (Domestic) (Terminal B, domestic departures: after security take the escalators down behind the sweet/card kiosk); ORT Sky Lounge (Terminal B, domestic departures: turn right after security, lift to 4th floor, lounge on the left); Shongololo Lounge (Terminal A, international departures: after immigration turn left towards gates A7-A18, pass the (former) Air France Lounge, take the escalator, lounge on the left); Mashonzha Lounge (Terminal A, international departures mezzanine: follow signs to the Emirates Lounge via the duty-free area, turn left at the top of the escalators, lounge on the right (between gates A6 and A7, secondary)); Aspire Lounge (Terminal A, international departures: on the duty-free level between the gates and the international departure pier, just before gate A7).
Which JNB lounges can I use on a Schengen flight?
Not applicable or not confirmed for this airport.
Is this JNB lounge list up to date?
Researched on 2026-11-02. Lounges change hours and access rules often; each lounge page lists its sources.
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