Aligned to Emirates departures; no fixed hours publishedVerified recently
Walk-in entry
Conditions apply
No paid entry published. Emirates restricts this lounge to its own premium cabin and Skywards Gold/Platinum passengers and does not sell day passes at Johannesburg.
Access & eligibility
Airline Access
Boarding pass only
Cabin: Business/First
Guests allowed
Airlines accepted
Emirates
Emirates First Class and Business Class passengers, plus Emirates Skywards Platinum and Gold members travelling on Emirates flights from Johannesburg.
Emirates Lounge at O.R. Tambo International accepts 1 access programme: Airline Access. The only access rule 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.
What are Emirates Lounge opening hours?+
Emirates Lounge operates Aligned to Emirates 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.
Where is Emirates Lounge located?+
Emirates Lounge is in Terminal A at O.R. Tambo International (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa, operated by Emirates. Lounges sit airside, so you must clear security — and in most cases be in the same terminal — before you can use it.
What facilities does Emirates Lounge have?+
Verified facilities at Emirates Lounge: Wi-Fi, Buffet, Hot food, Bar, Showers, Business centre. Facilities vary by time of day — hot food and bar service in particular are often limited outside peak hours.
