The Emirates Lounge is in Terminal A, international departures, mezzanine level, up the escalators from the duty-free area at Johannesburg (JNB). Ways in: Ticket, Status, Pay at the door. Checked 2026-11-02.
Ways in
| Way in | Details |
|---|---|
| Ticket | Emirates First Class and Business Class (Saver/Flex/Flex Plus); not Business Special fares |
| Status | Emirates Skywards Gold (+1) and Platinum (+1 adult and 2 children) on Emirates flights |
| Pay at the door | Emirates lists Johannesburg for paid access: USD 155 (USD 125 for Skywards members), excluding taxes, max 4h. Emirates' Skywards T&C list of paid-access airports omits Johannesburg, so confirm before relying on it |
Renovated and reopened December 2023 (Emirates, as reported by The South African). Hours 09:30-13:30 and 15:30-22:20, matching Emirates' three daily departures (secondary, 2023-2024 reports). No Priority Pass.
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
- Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse JohannesburgTerminal A, international departures, mezzanine level of the international retail area, after security · Ticket, Status
Questions
How do I get into The Emirates Lounge?
Ticket: Emirates First Class and Business Class (Saver/Flex/Flex Plus); not Business Special fares Status: Emirates Skywards Gold (+1) and Platinum (+1 adult and 2 children) on Emirates flights Pay at the door: Emirates lists Johannesburg for paid access: USD 155 (USD 125 for Skywards members), excluding taxes, max 4h. Emirates' Skywards T&C list of paid-access airports omits Johannesburg, so confirm before relying on it
Where is The Emirates Lounge?
Terminal A, international departures, mezzanine level, up the escalators from the duty-free area 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: emirates.com, emirates.com, airports.co.za, thesouthafrican.com, onemileatatime.com
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