Lounge Frog guide
Emirates Lounge vs DUS Sky Lounge
Emirates Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.9/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.9/5 for DUS Sky Lounge. Emirates Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, space, food, drinks & bar, coffee, restrooms, staff & service, views & light and exclusivity. Both are in Non-Schengen Area at DUS. 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 | Emirates Lounge | DUS Sky Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Food | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Coffee | 4.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Views & light | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 4.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Terminal | Non-Schengen Area | Non-Schengen Area |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Hours | 12:25 PM – 3:25 PM, 6:15 PM – 9:15 PM daily | 5 AM – 9 PM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Self-serve drinks |
| Shower rooms | 1 | 1 |
| Guests | For Emirates First and Business Class passengers and eligible Emirates Skywards Platinum/Gold members departing on Emirates flights. Emirates' December 2023 release says the lounge is also available to fee-paying guests. | Pay-in lounge run by Düsseldorf Airport: online booking at dus.com from €39 per person; family special (2 adults + 1 child aged 2-11) €99 per dus.com. Walk-in at reception subject to capacity. Priority Pass accepted. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only Emirates Lounge
- Emirates Lounge
- Only DUS Sky Lounge
- Priority Pass
Quick answers
Which is better, Emirates Lounge or DUS Sky Lounge?
Emirates Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.9/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.9/5 for DUS Sky Lounge. Emirates Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, space, food, drinks & bar, coffee, restrooms, staff & service, views & light and exclusivity.
Can one membership get me into both Emirates Lounge and DUS Sky Lounge?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record: Emirates Lounge admits through Emirates Lounge, and DUS Sky Lounge through Priority Pass.
Are Emirates Lounge and DUS Sky Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Non-Schengen Area at Düsseldorf Airport.
Which has showers, Emirates Lounge or DUS Sky Lounge?
Emirates Lounge has 1 shower; DUS Sky Lounge has 1 shower.