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Mastercard Airport Lounge vs SkyCourt Lounge
SkyCourt Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.0/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.5/5 for Mastercard Airport Lounge. Mastercard Airport Lounge is ahead on exclusivity; SkyCourt Lounge is ahead on drinks & bar and workspace. Both are in SkyCourt at BUD. No program on Lounge Frog's record gets you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Mastercard Airport Lounge | SkyCourt Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.5/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Seating & comfort | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 2.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Food | 2.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 1.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 4.0/5 | Not rated |
| Exclusivity | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Terminal | SkyCourt | SkyCourt |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Hours | 5 AM – 9 PM daily | 4:30 AM – 9 PM daily |
| Bar | Self-serve drinks | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | None on record | None on record |
| Guests | Free or discounted for eligible Mastercard cardholders; other passengers can pay for entry. | Open to any departing passenger with paid entry or a lounge membership (2-hour stay); children under 2 enter free and must be accompanied by an adult. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only Mastercard Airport Lounge
- None
- Only SkyCourt Lounge
- DragonPass, Priority Pass
Quick answers
Which is better, Mastercard Airport Lounge or SkyCourt Lounge?
SkyCourt Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.0/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.5/5 for Mastercard Airport Lounge. Mastercard Airport Lounge is ahead on exclusivity; SkyCourt Lounge is ahead on drinks & bar and workspace.
Can one membership get me into both Mastercard Airport Lounge and SkyCourt Lounge?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record. Mastercard Airport Lounge lists no access program, so entry is by ticket or invitation; SkyCourt Lounge admits through DragonPass and Priority Pass.
Are Mastercard Airport Lounge and SkyCourt Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in SkyCourt at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.