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Bidvest Premier Lounge
Bidvest Premier Lounge · O.R. Tambo International, Terminal B
Mon-Fri 04:30-21:00; Sat-Sun 05:00-21:00Community info · confirm at the desk
Walk-in entry
ZAR 334
Walk-in ZAR 334 per person for domestic departures, per the operator's own lounge page (rate card valid 1 May 2026 - 30 April 2027, VAT inclusive). Early check-in beyond the 2-hour window ZAR 300.
Door fee vs a card
Paying at the door adds up. At this walk-in rate, 4 visits a year costs ZAR 1,336.
A credit card with lounge access can cover every one of those visits — often for less than the year of door fees, on top of the points and perks you'd get anyway.
See which cards pay offAbout Bidvest Premier Lounge
Bidvest Premier Lounge is an airport lounge in Terminal B at O.R. Tambo International (JNB), Johannesburg, South Africa, operated by Bidvest Premier Lounge. You can get in with Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, DragonPass, LoungeKey — the 4 access rules below list the exact cards, airline classes and any spend or cabin conditions for each.
It also sells walk-in day passes for travellers without a qualifying card — the current rate is shown above. The lounge operates Mon-Fri 04:30-21:00; Sat-Sun 05:00-21:00; last entry is usually 30–45 minutes before close. 3 verified facilities are listed further down the page.
Access & eligibility
Paid Walk-inWalk-in
Pay at the doorNo guests permitted
Open to all domestic departing passengers; also accepts Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass, plus walk-in payment at reception.
Priority PassStandard
Free with Priority PassGuests allowed
Accepted card lounge programme.
DragonPassStandard
Free with DragonPassGuests allowed
Accepted card lounge programme.
LoungeKeyStandard
Free with LoungeKeyGuests allowed
Accepted card lounge programme.
Get into this lounge
Credit cards that get you in
- Premier World EliteHSBC · £290/year · Priority PassUnlimited
- Venture XCapital One · USD 395/year · Priority PassUnlimited
- Sapphire ReserveChase · USD 795/year · Priority PassUnlimited
- Emeralde Private Metal CardICICI Bank · ₹12,499 · Priority PassUnlimited
- Infinia Metal Credit CardHDFC Bank · ₹12,500 · Priority PassUnlimited
Don't hold that card? Compare all 21 credit cards with airport lounge access — annual fee, programme and how many visits you actually get.
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Wi-FiBuffetBar
Frequently asked
How do I get into Bidvest Premier Lounge?
Bidvest Premier Lounge at O.R. Tambo International accepts 4 access programmes: DragonPass, LoungeKey, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass. Each rule on this page lists its own guest policy and any spend or cabin conditions attached to it.
Can I use Priority Pass at Bidvest Premier Lounge?
Yes. Bidvest Premier Lounge accepts Priority Pass (Standard tier). Guests are permitted under this rule. Priority Pass participation is renegotiated periodically and lounges do drop out — this entry carries a last-verified date, but confirm at the desk if the visit is critical.
How much does it cost to get into Bidvest Premier Lounge?
Walk-in entry to Bidvest Premier Lounge starts at ZAR 334 per person. Prices are set by the operator and change without notice — treat this as a guide and confirm at the desk.
What are Bidvest Premier Lounge opening hours?
Bidvest Premier Lounge operates Mon-Fri 04:30-21:00; Sat-Sun 05:00-21:00. Lounges frequently close earlier than posted on quiet days and during terminal works, and last entry is often 30–45 minutes before closing — check before a late or early connection.
Where is Bidvest Premier Lounge located?
Bidvest Premier Lounge is in Terminal B at O.R. Tambo International (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa, operated by Bidvest Premier Lounge. Lounges sit airside, so you must clear security — and in most cases be in the same terminal — before you can use it.
Can I bring a guest into Bidvest Premier Lounge?
It depends which rule you enter on — 3 of the 4 access rules at Bidvest Premier Lounge permit guests. Guest allowances are set by the programme, not the lounge, so the same lounge can admit your partner free on one card and charge on another.
What facilities does Bidvest Premier Lounge have?
Verified facilities at Bidvest Premier Lounge: Wi-Fi, Buffet, Bar. Facilities vary by time of day — hot food and bar service in particular are often limited outside peak hours.
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