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JNB · Johannesburg
British Airways Plc · O.R. Tambo International, Terminal A
Walk-in entry
No paid entry published. Access limited to eligible cabin and oneworld status passengers; British Airways does not advertise a door rate at this station.
British Airways First and Club World customers, plus oneworld Emerald and Sapphire members departing on same-day oneworld flights.
Alliance cabin/status access.
British Airways Lounge at O.R. Tambo International accepts 2 access programmes: Airline Access, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire. 1 of the 2 access rules here is airline- or cabin-class-specific, so a boarding pass in the right class can be enough on its own. Each rule on this page lists its own guest policy and any spend or cabin conditions attached to it.
British Airways Lounge operates Aligned to British Airways departures; no fixed hours published. 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.
British Airways Lounge is in Terminal A at O.R. Tambo International (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa, operated by British Airways Plc. Lounges sit airside, so you must clear security — and in most cases be in the same terminal — before you can use it.
Verified facilities at British Airways Lounge: Wi-Fi, Buffet, Bar. Facilities vary by time of day — hot food and bar service in particular are often limited outside peak hours.
Access rules and pricing change frequently. Always confirm with the lounge before travelling.