Emirates Lounge
O.R. Tambo International Airport · Johannesburg
Guide by Lounge Frog
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At a glance
One of 11 lounges in Terminal A (International), ranking 6th among them. An airline premium lounge with food and drink worth arriving early for, proper tarmac views, and staff who look after you. It leaves drinks self-serve and has one shower suite to freshen up in. Fine for a layover, not a reason to plan one. Recorded access options include Emirates Lounge. Entry conditions and availability apply.
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How it worksWho gets in
Check the program, card, flight and guest conditions before relying on entry.
Entry and guest policy
Complimentary for eligible Emirates First Class and Business Class customers and Emirates Skywards Platinum and Gold members travelling on an eligible Emirates flight. Paid access may be available to eligible customers; operating times follow Emirates departures.
Location & opening hours
O.R. Tambo International Airport · Terminal A (International)
Airside in the international departures terminal; follow airport signs for the Emirates Lounge from the duty-free area.
- Opening hours
- Hours not confirmed
- Local time · Africa/Johannesburg
Editorial ratings
12 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
- Seating & comfort
- plenty of comfortable seats, easy to find one
- Space
- never feels packed, even at peak
- Food
- real meals, fresh and varied
- Drinks & bar
- good pours, real selection, no nickel-and-diming
- Coffee
- barista-made, not a push-button machine
- Wi-Fi
- fast and reliable for video calls
- Workspace
- desks, quiet rooms, phone booths
- Restrooms
- clean, plentiful, well kept
- Cleanliness
- tables bussed fast, nothing sticky
- Staff & service
- attentive, friendly, quick
- Views & light
- tarmac views, natural light
- Exclusivity
- premium-cabin or invitation only; no day passes or lounge networks
Not yet rated: Quiet, Power outlets, Showers. How we rate
Quick answers
Who can get into Emirates Lounge?
Emirates Lounge lists access through Emirates Lounge. Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Complimentary for eligible Emirates First Class and Business Class customers and Emirates Skywards Platinum and Gold members travelling on an eligible Emirates flight. Paid access may be available to eligible customers; operating times follow Emirates departures. Lounge Frog last checked this in September 2026.
Where is Emirates Lounge?
Emirates Lounge is in Terminal A (International) at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Airside in the international departures terminal; follow airport signs for the Emirates Lounge from the duty-free area.
Does Emirates Lounge have showers and a bar?
Emirates Lounge has 1 shower suite and self-serve drinks.
How good is Emirates Lounge?
Lounge Frog rates Emirates Lounge 3.8 out of 5 overall, the average of 12 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
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