Lounge Frog guide
Karl-Jatho-Lounge vs Lufthansa Lounge
Lufthansa Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.4/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.6/5 for Karl-Jatho-Lounge. Karl-Jatho-Lounge is ahead on space; Lufthansa Lounge is ahead on quiet, food, wi-fi, power outlets, cleanliness, staff & service, views & light and exclusivity. Both are in Terminal A at HAJ. 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 | Karl-Jatho-Lounge | Lufthansa Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.6/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Quiet | 2.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Food | 2.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Coffee | 2.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 2.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 2.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Views & light | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 2.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal A | Terminal A |
| Nearest gate | A6 | A6 |
| Hours | Mon–Sat 5 AM – 7 PM; Sun 8 AM – 7 PM | 5:15 AM – 7:45 PM daily |
| Bar | Self-serve drinks | Self-serve drinks |
| Shower rooms | None on record | None on record |
| Guests | Day pass EUR 25 for Terminal A passengers (Jan 2024). Max stay 3 hours. Priority Pass (pre-booking available) and LoungeKey accepted; one child under 12 free per adult. Some airline premium passengers (e.g. Turkish Airlines business/status) admitted. | Business Lounge: business/first class on a same-day Lufthansa Group or Star Alliance flight, and Miles & More Frequent Traveller, Senator, HON Circle and Star Alliance Gold members. Senator Lounge: Senators, HON Circle, Star Alliance Gold and first class. Amex Platinum access (Lufthansa Group flight, no companions) ends 30 Sep 2026. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only Karl-Jatho-Lounge
- Priority Pass
- Only Lufthansa Lounge
- Business Lounge, Senator Lounge, Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access
Quick answers
Which is better, Karl-Jatho-Lounge or Lufthansa Lounge?
Lufthansa Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.4/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.6/5 for Karl-Jatho-Lounge. Karl-Jatho-Lounge is ahead on space; Lufthansa Lounge is ahead on quiet, food, wi-fi, power outlets, cleanliness, staff & service, views & light and exclusivity.
Can one membership get me into both Karl-Jatho-Lounge and Lufthansa Lounge?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record: Karl-Jatho-Lounge admits through Priority Pass, and Lufthansa Lounge through Business Lounge, Senator Lounge and Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access.
Are Karl-Jatho-Lounge and Lufthansa Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal A at Hannover Airport.