Lounge Frog guide
Lufthansa Business Lounge (A) vs Lufthansa Business Lounge (Z)
Lufthansa Business Lounge (Z) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.7/5 on Lounge Frog against 4.4/5 for Lufthansa Business Lounge (A). Lufthansa Business Lounge (A) is ahead on restrooms; Lufthansa Business Lounge (Z) is ahead on quiet, drinks & bar, coffee, wi-fi, cleanliness and staff & service. Both are in Terminal 1 (A/Z) at FRA. Business Lounge and Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access each get you into both.
Comparison updated September 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Lufthansa Business Lounge (A) | Lufthansa Business Lounge (Z) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Space | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Showers | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 1 (A/Z) | Terminal 1 (A/Z) |
| Nearest gate | A26 | Z50 |
| Hours | 6 AM – 9:30 PM daily | 5 AM – 10 PM daily |
| Bar | Beer & wine | Beer & wine |
| Shower rooms | 4 | 6 |
| Guests | Business class passengers: no guests. Star Alliance Gold and Senator: 1 guest on a Star Alliance flight the same day. | Business class passengers: no guests. Star Alliance Gold and Senator: 1 guest on a Star Alliance flight the same day. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Business Lounge, Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access
- Only Lufthansa Business Lounge (A)
- None
- Only Lufthansa Business Lounge (Z)
- None
Quick answers
Which is better, Lufthansa Business Lounge (A) or Lufthansa Business Lounge (Z)?
Lufthansa Business Lounge (Z) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.7/5 on Lounge Frog against 4.4/5 for Lufthansa Business Lounge (A). Lufthansa Business Lounge (A) is ahead on restrooms; Lufthansa Business Lounge (Z) is ahead on quiet, drinks & bar, coffee, wi-fi, cleanliness and staff & service.
Can one membership get me into both Lufthansa Business Lounge (A) and Lufthansa Business Lounge (Z)?
Yes. Business Lounge and Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access are listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Lufthansa Business Lounge (A) and Lufthansa Business Lounge (Z) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 1 (A/Z) at Frankfurt Airport.
Which has showers, Lufthansa Business Lounge (A) or Lufthansa Business Lounge (Z)?
Lufthansa Business Lounge (A) has 4 showers; Lufthansa Business Lounge (Z) has 6 showers.