Lounge Frog guide
The Lounge (Terminal 1) vs The Lounge (Terminal 2)
The Lounge (Terminal 1) (2.9/5) and The Lounge (Terminal 2) (2.7/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. The Lounge (Terminal 1) is ahead on food, drinks & bar, workspace, restrooms and staff & service; The Lounge (Terminal 2) is ahead on quiet, space, wi-fi and views & light. The Lounge (Terminal 1) is in Terminal 1 and The Lounge (Terminal 2) is in Terminal 2 at CGN, so the one you can reach depends on where you fly from. Priority Pass gets you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | The Lounge (Terminal 1) | The Lounge (Terminal 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Quiet | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Food | 3.0/5 | 1.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Coffee | 2.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Workspace | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Views & light | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 2.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 1 | Terminal 2 |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | D50 |
| Hours | 5 AM – 10 PM daily | Mon–Fri 6 AM – 9 PM; Sat–Sun 6 AM – 8 PM |
| Bar | Self-serve drinks | Self-serve drinks |
| Shower rooms | None on record | None on record |
| Guests | Open to all departing passengers: day pass EUR 35 for up to 4 hours (2026 rate), at reception or online. Priority Pass: max 4 hours, one child under 12 free per cardholder. Frankfurtflyer (Aug 2024) reports free entry for Lufthansa business/first passengers, Miles & More Senators and Star Alliance Gold; Lufthansa does not list it on its own site. | Open to passengers departing on non-Schengen flights from Terminal 2: day pass EUR 35 for up to 4 hours. Priority Pass and DragonPass members admitted; Priority Pass max 4 hours, one child free per cardholder. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Priority Pass
- Only The Lounge (Terminal 1)
- None
- Only The Lounge (Terminal 2)
- DragonPass
Cards whose lounge benefits cover both: Altitude Black, Altitude Reserve (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card, Business Platinum Card (Canada), Carte Platinum (France), Centurion Card, Diners Club Black Metal Edition, Infinia Metal Edition, JetBlue Premier Card, Magnus, Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant, Palladium, Platinum Card (Germany), Platinum Card (Netherlands), Platinum Card from Charles Schwab, Platinum Card from Morgan Stanley, Premier World Elite Mastercard, Prestige (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Reserve, Reserve Card, Ritz-Carlton Credit Card, Sapphire Reserve, Sapphire Reserve for Business, Strata Elite, The Platinum Card, The Platinum Card (Australia), The Platinum Card (Canada), The Platinum Card (Hong Kong), The Platinum Card (India), The Platinum Card (Singapore), The Platinum Card (UAE), The Platinum Card (UK), Vantage Visa Infinite, Venture X, Venture X Business. Access lists are a guide, not a guarantee; check each program's rules before you go.
Quick answers
Which is better, The Lounge (Terminal 1) or The Lounge (Terminal 2)?
The Lounge (Terminal 1) (2.9/5) and The Lounge (Terminal 2) (2.7/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. The Lounge (Terminal 1) is ahead on food, drinks & bar, workspace, restrooms and staff & service; The Lounge (Terminal 2) is ahead on quiet, space, wi-fi and views & light.
Can one membership get me into both The Lounge (Terminal 1) and The Lounge (Terminal 2)?
Yes. Priority Pass is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are The Lounge (Terminal 1) and The Lounge (Terminal 2) in the same terminal?
No. The Lounge (Terminal 1) is in Terminal 1 and The Lounge (Terminal 2) is in Terminal 2 at Cologne Bonn Airport.