Lounge Frog guide
SAS Lounge vs SAS Lounge by Mastercard
SAS Lounge (3.5/5) and SAS Lounge by Mastercard (3.3/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. SAS Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, workspace, restrooms and views & light; SAS Lounge by Mastercard is ahead on space. Both are in Terminal 5 at ARN. SkyTeam Elite Plus Lounge Access gets you into both.
Comparison updated September 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | SAS Lounge | SAS Lounge by Mastercard |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Quiet | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Space | 2.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Food | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Coffee | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Views & light | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 5 | Terminal 5 |
| Nearest gate | E1 | F26 |
| Hours | Not recorded | Mon–Fri 6 AM – 8 PM; Sat 6 AM – 6 PM; Sun 6 AM – 8 PM |
| Bar | Self-serve drinks | Self-serve drinks |
| Shower rooms | None on record | None on record |
| Guests | SAS/SkyTeam business class passengers, EuroBonus Gold/Diamond/Pandion and SkyTeam Elite Plus members with a same-day SAS or SkyTeam flight. Gold/Diamond: 1 guest or up to 4 immediate family on the same flight. Paid entry 399 SEK online 3+ h ahead, 449 SEK later or at the door, or 4,300 EuroBonus points (subject to space). | SAS Plus/Business and SkyTeam business class passengers, EuroBonus Gold/Diamond and SkyTeam Elite Plus members travelling on SAS or a SkyTeam airline. Also holders of selected premium Mastercards issued in Sweden (e.g. SEB, Nordea, Handelsbanken card tiers). |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- SkyTeam Elite Plus Lounge Access
- Only SAS Lounge
- None
- Only SAS Lounge by Mastercard
- None
Quick answers
Which is better, SAS Lounge or SAS Lounge by Mastercard?
SAS Lounge (3.5/5) and SAS Lounge by Mastercard (3.3/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. SAS Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, workspace, restrooms and views & light; SAS Lounge by Mastercard is ahead on space.
Can one membership get me into both SAS Lounge and SAS Lounge by Mastercard?
Yes. SkyTeam Elite Plus Lounge Access is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are SAS Lounge and SAS Lounge by Mastercard in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 5 at Stockholm Arlanda Airport.