Lounge Frog guide
Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Non-Schengen) vs Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Schengen/Landside)
Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Non-Schengen) (4.5/5) and Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Schengen/Landside) (4.7/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Non-Schengen) is ahead on coffee and power outlets; Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Schengen/Landside) is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, space, food and staff & service. Both are in Terminal 1 at CDG. Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access gets you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Non-Schengen) | Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Schengen/Landside) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Showers | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 1 | Terminal 1 |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Hours | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Bar | Full bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | 4 | 2 |
| Guests | Star Alliance business/first passengers; Star Alliance Gold: 1 guest on a Star Alliance flight the same day. | Star Alliance business/first passengers; Star Alliance Gold: 1 guest on a Star Alliance flight the same day. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access
- Only Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Non-Schengen)
- Maple Leaf Lounge, United Club
- Only Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Schengen/Landside)
- None
Quick answers
Which is better, Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Non-Schengen) or Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Schengen/Landside)?
Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Non-Schengen) (4.5/5) and Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Schengen/Landside) (4.7/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Non-Schengen) is ahead on coffee and power outlets; Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Schengen/Landside) is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, space, food and staff & service.
Can one membership get me into both Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Non-Schengen) and Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Schengen/Landside)?
Yes. Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Non-Schengen) and Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Schengen/Landside) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 1 at Paris Charles de Gaulle.
Which has showers, Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Non-Schengen) or Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Schengen/Landside)?
Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Non-Schengen) has 4 showers; Star Alliance Lounge (T1 Schengen/Landside) has 2 showers.