Bidvest Premier Lounge International 1
Cape Town International Airport · Cape Town
Guide by Lounge Frog
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At a glance
One of two lounges in International Terminal, tied for best-rated. An independent international lounge — anyone with a day pass can get in. It seats around 90. Hours are 4 AM – 12:30 AM daily. Only worth it if the alternative is the gate. Recorded access options include LoungeKey (Admission and guest charges follow the issuing card's rules; entry remains subject to capacity.) and Priority Pass (Admission and guest charges follow the membership plan; entry remains subject to capacity.). Entry conditions and availability apply.
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How it worksWho gets in
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- LoungeKeyAdmission and guest charges follow the issuing card's rules; entry remains subject to capacity.
- Priority PassAdmission and guest charges follow the membership plan; entry remains subject to capacity.
Cards that get you in: Altitude Black, Altitude Reserve (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card, Business Platinum Card (Canada), Carte Platinum (France)
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Entry and guest policy
Open to all airlines and cabin classes by advance booking or walk-in, subject to capacity. Partner-card access follows the issuing bank or lounge network's rules. Children under 24 months enter free.
Location & opening hours
Cape Town International Airport · International Terminal
International Terminal, airside after security and passport control.
- Opening hours
- 4 AM – 12:30 AM daily
- Local time · Africa/Johannesburg
Editorial ratings
1 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.
What a 5 means for each metric
- Exclusivity
- premium-cabin or invitation only; no day passes or lounge networks
Not yet rated: Seating & comfort, Quiet, Space, Food, Drinks & bar, Coffee, Wi-Fi, Power outlets, Workspace, Restrooms, Cleanliness, Staff & service, Views & light. How we rate
Quick answers
Who can get into Bidvest Premier Lounge International 1?
Bidvest Premier Lounge International 1 lists access through LoungeKey (Admission and guest charges follow the issuing card's rules; entry remains subject to capacity.) and Priority Pass (Admission and guest charges follow the membership plan; entry remains subject to capacity.). Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Open to all airlines and cabin classes by advance booking or walk-in, subject to capacity. Partner-card access follows the issuing bank or lounge network's rules. Children under 24 months enter free. Lounge Frog last checked this in September 2026.
What are the opening hours of Bidvest Premier Lounge International 1?
Bidvest Premier Lounge International 1 is open 4 AM – 12:30 AM daily (local time, Africa/Johannesburg). Lounge Frog last checked this in September 2026.
Where is Bidvest Premier Lounge International 1?
Bidvest Premier Lounge International 1 is in International Terminal at Cape Town International Airport (CPT). International Terminal, airside after security and passport control.
Does Bidvest Premier Lounge International 1 have showers?
Bidvest Premier Lounge International 1 has seating for about 90. Shower availability is not confirmed by a recorded suite count; check with the operator for availability and charges.
How good is Bidvest Premier Lounge International 1?
Lounge Frog rates Bidvest Premier Lounge International 1 2.0 out of 5 overall, the average of 1 editorial metric such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
Other lounges in International Terminal
1 more at CPT. Entry eligibility varies by lounge.
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