SAA The Lounge Domestic (Platinum and Premium) is in Terminal B, domestic departures: turn right after security, lift to 3rd floor, lounge directly opposite at Johannesburg (JNB). Ways in: Ticket, Status, other. Checked 2026-11-02.
Ways in
| Way in | Details |
|---|---|
| Ticket | SAA Business Class on SAA-operated flights (Premium section) |
| Status | Platinum section: Voyager Lifetime Platinum (+3), Platinum/Platinum Elect (+2). Premium section: also Gold/Gold Elect (+1), Silver/Silver Elect, Star Alliance Gold (+1, on a Star Alliance carrier), Velocity Gold/Platinum/The Club (+1, on SAA) |
| other | Discovery Bank (Purple: Platinum section; Platinum/Black/Purple: Premium section, +4 guests, any carrier); Investec Enigma (Platinum section, +1); Investec Visa Infinite/Platinum/Business/Youth (Premium section, guests purchasable); SAA Nedbank Premium credit card on SAA-operated flights |
Open daily 04:30-21:00 per SAA. Two separate areas (Platinum and Premium). SAA says OR Tambo Domestic is due for refurbishment after Cape Town (no dates given), so temporary disruption is possible.
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
- 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 The Lounge Domestic (Platinum and Premium)?
Ticket: SAA Business Class on SAA-operated flights (Premium section) Status: Platinum section: Voyager Lifetime Platinum (+3), Platinum/Platinum Elect (+2). Premium section: also Gold/Gold Elect (+1), Silver/Silver Elect, Star Alliance Gold (+1, on a Star Alliance carrier), Velocity Gold/Platinum/The Club (+1, on SAA) other: Discovery Bank (Purple: Platinum section; Platinum/Black/Purple: Premium section, +4 guests, any carrier); Investec Enigma (Platinum section, +1); Investec Visa Infinite/Platinum/Business/Youth (Premium section, guests purchasable); SAA Nedbank Premium credit card on SAA-operated flights
Where is SAA The Lounge Domestic (Platinum and Premium)?
Terminal B, domestic departures: turn right after security, lift to 3rd floor, lounge directly opposite 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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