Bidvest Premier Lounge (International) is in 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 at Johannesburg (JNB). Ways in: Priority Pass, Pay at the door, Amex Platinum (US), other. Checked 2026-11-02.
Ways in
| Way in | Details |
|---|---|
| Priority Pass | International flights only; max 4h; children under 2 free; early check-in fees payable at the door if arriving outside the window; pre-booking available |
| Pay at the door | Walk-in R708 (valid 4h before wheels-up); corporate/online rate R638; early check-in R45 per 15 min (rate card 1 May 2026-30 Apr 2027) |
| Amex Platinum (US)Card details | Listed on the Amex US Platinum lounge finder (enrollment required, i.e. via Priority Pass) |
| other | Qatar Airways' worldwide lounge table lists this as its JNB lounge (undated, possibly outdated). FNB Private Wealth/RMB Private Bank cards: entry 240 min before departure |
Open 24 hours (Bidvest and Priority Pass). 330-350 seats, showers, smoking room. Priority Pass says the lounge is 'undergoing refurbishment works until further notice' but stays open. Priority Pass Lounge of the Year 2026 regional winner (Middle East & Africa) is the domestic Bidvest, not this one.
Other lounges at JNB
- SAA International Platinum LoungeTerminal A, international departures, duty-free area, up the escalator (mezzanine) · Status, other
- SAA International Premium Lounge (The Lounge)Terminal A, international departures, duty-free area, up the escalator (mezzanine) · Ticket, Status, other
- SAA International Arrivals LoungeTerminal A, international arrivals: directly after Customs on the left, lift to the first level · Ticket, Status, other
- SAA The Lounge Domestic (Platinum and Premium)Terminal B, domestic departures: turn right after security, lift to 3rd floor, lounge directly opposite · Ticket, Status, other
- British Airways LoungeTerminal A, international departures, airside mezzanine level (secondary) · Ticket, Status
- The Emirates LoungeTerminal A, international departures, mezzanine level, up the escalators from the duty-free area · Ticket, Status, Pay at the door
Questions
How do I get into Bidvest Premier Lounge (International)?
Priority Pass: International flights only; max 4h; children under 2 free; early check-in fees payable at the door if arriving outside the window; pre-booking available Pay at the door: Walk-in R708 (valid 4h before wheels-up); corporate/online rate R638; early check-in R45 per 15 min (rate card 1 May 2026-30 Apr 2027) Amex Platinum (US): Listed on the Amex US Platinum lounge finder (enrollment required, i.e. via Priority Pass) other: Qatar Airways' worldwide lounge table lists this as its JNB lounge (undated, possibly outdated). FNB Private Wealth/RMB Private Bank cards: entry 240 min before departure
Where is 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 at Johannesburg (JNB).
Is this up to date?
Researched on 2026-11-02. Confirm with the lounge or your card issuer before you rely on it.
Sources: prioritypass.com, bidvestlounge.co.za, bidvestlounge.co.za, bidvestlounge.co.za, americanexpress.com, qatarairways.com
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