Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse
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), and the best-rated of them. An airline flagship clubhouse with food and drink worth arriving early for, Wi-Fi and power you can rely on, and staff who look after you. It runs a full bar and has one shower suite to freshen up in. A lounge you'd be glad to have time in. Recorded access options include SkyTeam Elite Plus Lounge Access — Restricted to eligible SkyTeam Elite Plus members travelling internationally on Virgin Atlantic or Delta; one guest on the same flight.. Entry conditions and availability apply.
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How it worksWho gets in
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Entry and guest policy
Eligible Virgin Atlantic Upper Class and Flying Club Gold customers may bring one guest on the same flight. Eligible SkyTeam Elite Plus members travelling internationally on Virgin Atlantic or Delta may bring one guest on the same flight. Entry begins three hours before departure.
Location & opening hours
O.R. Tambo International Airport · Terminal A (International)
Airside on the mezzanine level of the international retail area after security.
- Opening hours
- Hours not confirmed
- Local time · Africa/Johannesburg
Editorial ratings
8 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
- Food
- real meals, fresh and varied
- Drinks & bar
- good pours, real selection, no nickel-and-diming
- Wi-Fi
- fast and reliable for video calls
- Power outlets
- an outlet at every seat
- Showers
- clean, available without a long wait
- Staff & service
- attentive, friendly, quick
- Exclusivity
- premium-cabin or invitation only; no day passes or lounge networks
Not yet rated: Quiet, Space, Coffee, Workspace, Restrooms, Cleanliness, Views & light. How we rate
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Quick answers
Who can get into Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse?
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse lists access through SkyTeam Elite Plus Lounge Access (Restricted to eligible SkyTeam Elite Plus members travelling internationally on Virgin Atlantic or Delta; one guest on the same flight.). Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Eligible Virgin Atlantic Upper Class and Flying Club Gold customers may bring one guest on the same flight. Eligible SkyTeam Elite Plus members travelling internationally on Virgin Atlantic or Delta may bring one guest on the same flight. Entry begins three hours before departure. Lounge Frog last checked this in November 2026.
Where is Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse?
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse is in Terminal A (International) at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Airside on the mezzanine level of the international retail area after security.
Does Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse have showers and a bar?
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse has 1 shower suite and a full bar.
How good is Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse?
Lounge Frog rates Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse 4.3 out of 5 overall, the average of 8 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
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