SAA International Platinum Lounge is in Terminal A, international departures, duty-free area, up the escalator (mezzanine) at Johannesburg (JNB). Ways in: Status, other. Checked 2026-11-02.
Ways in
| Way in | Details |
|---|---|
| Status | SAA Voyager Lifetime Platinum (member + 3 guests) and Platinum/Platinum Elect (member + 2) travelling on SAA-operated or SAA-marketed flights |
| other | Discovery Bank Purple cardholders (+4 guests, any airline); Investec Visa Infinite cardholders (+1 guest, any airline; extra guests can be bought) |
Open daily 04:30-22:00 per SAA. SAA's top-tier lounge; renovated and reopened March 2024. Branded 'The Lounge' in partnership with Discovery and Investec. No public paid entry listed. SAA no longer sells First Class, so access is status/card based.
Other lounges at JNB
- 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
- Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse JohannesburgTerminal A, international departures, mezzanine level of the international retail area, after security · Ticket, Status
Questions
How do I get into SAA International Platinum Lounge?
Status: SAA Voyager Lifetime Platinum (member + 3 guests) and Platinum/Platinum Elect (member + 2) travelling on SAA-operated or SAA-marketed flights other: Discovery Bank Purple cardholders (+4 guests, any airline); Investec Visa Infinite cardholders (+1 guest, any airline; extra guests can be bought)
Where is SAA International Platinum Lounge?
Terminal A, international departures, duty-free area, up the escalator (mezzanine) 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: flysaa.com
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