Emirates Lounge
San Francisco International · San Francisco
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Inside the terminal
Inside International Terminal A
Emirates Lounge isn't marked on Mapbox's floor plan yet; near gate A2. Zoom in on the building to see its floors, where Mapbox has one.
- Near gate
- A2
- Terminal
- International Terminal A
- Directions
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At a glance
One of eight lounges in International Terminal A, ranking 3rd among them. An airline lounge with room to get work done in peace, food and drink worth arriving early for, and showers worth building a layover around. It seats around 100, runs a full bar, and has two shower suites to freshen up in. Hours are 1:05 PM – 5:05 PM daily. A lounge you'd be glad to have time in. Recorded access options include Emirates Lounge. Entry conditions and availability apply.
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Entry and guest policy
Emirates first/business passengers; Skywards Gold/Platinum: 1 guest. Paid entry sold to economy passengers on the day.
Location & opening hours
San Francisco International · International Terminal A · Near gate A2
Airside in International Terminal A between gates A2 and A6, one level up; it opens only around the daily Emirates departure to Dubai.
- Opening hours
- 1:05 PM – 5:05 PM daily
- Local time · America/Los Angeles
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
- Showers
- clean, available without a long wait
- Restrooms
- clean, plentiful, well kept
- Cleanliness
- tables bussed fast, nothing sticky
- Staff & service
- attentive, friendly, quick
- Views & light
- tarmac views, natural light
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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. Emirates first/business passengers; Skywards Gold/Platinum: 1 guest. Paid entry sold to economy passengers on the day. Lounge Frog last checked this in September 2026.
What are the opening hours of Emirates Lounge?
Emirates Lounge is open 1:05 PM – 5:05 PM daily (local time, America/Los Angeles). Lounge Frog last checked this in September 2026.
Where is Emirates Lounge?
Emirates Lounge is in International Terminal A at San Francisco International (SFO), near gate A2. Airside in International Terminal A between gates A2 and A6, one level up; it opens only around the daily Emirates departure to Dubai.
Does Emirates Lounge have showers and a bar?
Emirates Lounge has 2 shower suites, a full bar and seating for about 100.
How good is Emirates Lounge?
Lounge Frog rates Emirates Lounge 4.5 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
Compare Emirates Lounge
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Traveller reviews
What people who've been say. One review each; you can update yours.
From the news desk
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