Air India Maharaja Lounge
San Francisco International · San Francisco
Guide by Lounge Frog
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At a glance
One of eight lounges in International Terminal A, and the lowest-rated of them. An airline lounge with a door that keeps the crowds out — though seats are scarce at peak and it gets loud. It seats around 80, runs a full bar, and has one shower suite to freshen up in. Hours are 6 AM – 11:55 PM daily. It opened in 2026. Only worth it if the alternative is the gate. Recorded access options include Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access. 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
Air India first/business passengers and Maharaja Club Gold/Platinum; Star Alliance Gold on a Star Alliance flight: 1 guest; Star Alliance first: 1 guest; Star Alliance business: no guests. Not on Priority Pass.
Location & opening hours
San Francisco International · International Terminal A · Near gate A1
International Terminal A, level 4 near gate A1, between the China Airlines Dynasty Lounge and the Golden Gate Lounge.
- Opening hours
- 6 AM – 11:55 PM daily
- Local time · America/Los Angeles
- Lounge history
Opened 2026
Editorial ratings
14 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
- Quiet
- calm enough to work, read, or nap
- 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
- Power outlets
- an outlet at every seat
- 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: Showers. How we rate
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Quick answers
Who can get into Air India Maharaja Lounge?
Air India Maharaja Lounge lists access through Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access. Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Air India first/business passengers and Maharaja Club Gold/Platinum; Star Alliance Gold on a Star Alliance flight: 1 guest; Star Alliance first: 1 guest; Star Alliance business: no guests. Not on Priority Pass. Lounge Frog last checked this in September 2026.
What are the opening hours of Air India Maharaja Lounge?
Air India Maharaja Lounge is open 6 AM – 11:55 PM daily (local time, America/Los Angeles). Lounge Frog last checked this in September 2026.
Where is Air India Maharaja Lounge?
Air India Maharaja Lounge is in International Terminal A at San Francisco International (SFO), near gate A1. International Terminal A, level 4 near gate A1, between the China Airlines Dynasty Lounge and the Golden Gate Lounge.
Does Air India Maharaja Lounge have showers and a bar?
Air India Maharaja Lounge has 1 shower suite, a full bar and seating for about 80.
How good is Air India Maharaja Lounge?
Lounge Frog rates Air India Maharaja Lounge 2.4 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
Other lounges in International Terminal A
7 more at SFO. Entry eligibility varies by lounge.
- British Airways Terraces Loungeairline lounge4.814 scored metrics
- Cathay Pacific Loungeairline lounge4.614 scored metrics
- Emirates Loungeairline lounge4.514 scored metrics
- Virgin Atlantic Clubhouseclubhouse3.813 scored metrics
- China Airlines Dynasty Loungeairline lounge3.314 scored metrics
- Air France-KLM Loungeairline lounge3.013 scored metrics
- Golden Gate Loungeindependent2.914 scored metrics
Traveller reviews
What people who've been say. One review each; you can update yours.
From the news desk
Coverage
Lounge Frog guides, independent reporting, and primary sources for this lounge.
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