Airport Guide

6 verified airport lounges at Cape Town International (CPT) — updated July 2026

Every lounge at Cape Town CPT — verified access rules, walk-in prices, and program eligibility.

Cape Town, South Africa2 terminals6 lounges

At a glance

6

Total lounges

Across 2 terminals

5

Program accessible

Via Priority Pass, DragonPass, Visa & more

3

Walk-in available

Pay at the door — no membership required

Domestic Terminal3

Via DragonPass +3 moreWalk-in ZAR 334

Bidvest Premier Lounge

Bidvest Premier Lounge

DragonPass · StandardPaid Walk-in · Walk-inLoungeKey · Standard+1

Mon-Fri 04:30-19:30; Sat-Sun 04:30-18:30

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Program access unavailable

SLOW Lounge

SLOW Lounge

Mon-Fri 04:30-20:30; Sat 04:30-20:00; Sun 04:30-20:30

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Via Star Alliance Gold +1 more

The Lounge

South African Airways

Star Alliance Gold · GoldAirline Access

Mon-Fri 04:30-21:00; Sat-Sun 05:30-21:00

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International Terminal3

Via Priority Pass +3 moreWalk-in ZAR 708

Bidvest Premier Lounge Premier 1

Bidvest Premier Lounge

Priority Pass · StandardDragonPass · StandardPaid Walk-in · Walk-in+1

Mon-Fri 05:30-23:30; Sat-Sun 06:00-23:30

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Via Paid Walk-in +3 moreWalk-in ZAR 708

Bidvest Premier Lounge Premier 2

Bidvest Premier Lounge

Paid Walk-in · Walk-inLoungeKey · StandardPriority Pass · Standard+1

Mon-Fri 05:30-23:30; Sat-Sun 06:00-23:30

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Via Airline Access +1 more

British Airways Terraces Lounge

British Airways Plc

Airline AccessOneworld Emerald / Sapphire · Emerald / Sapphire

Opens approximately 4 hours before the first British Airways departure; subject to BA schedules

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Access programs at CPT

These programs grant lounge access at Cape Town International — no walk-in fee required for members.

DragonPass · StandardPaid Walk-in · Walk-inLoungeKey · StandardPriority Pass · StandardAirline AccessOneworld Emerald / Sapphire · Emerald / SapphireStar Alliance Gold · Gold
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Airport lounges at CPT — frequently asked

How many airport lounges are at Cape Town International (CPT)?

Cape Town International has 6 verified airport lounges in the Loungely directory operated by Bidvest Premier Lounge, British Airways Plc, SLOW Lounge, South African Airways. Every entry lists the credit-card programmes, airline classes, and walk-in policies that grant access, with a per-row `last verified` timestamp.

Which credit-card programmes give lounge access at CPT?

Lounges at Cape Town International accept the following access programmes: DragonPass, Paid Walk-in, LoungeKey, Priority Pass, Airline Access, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, and 1 more. Enter your card on the airport page above and each lounge's row will show whether it applies — plus any spend or cabin-class conditions.

Can I walk in to a lounge at CPT without a membership?

Yes. 3 of 6 lounges at Cape Town International sell walk-in day passes, priced ZAR 334–ZAR 708 per person. Walk-in prices change with demand and terminal — always confirm at the lounge desk before you rely on a walk-in.

Are guests allowed in Cape Town airport lounges at CPT?

It depends on the access rule. 13 of 16 access rules at CPT lounges allow guests; 3 do not. Each lounge page lists the exact guest policy for every card and programme it accepts.

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