South African Airways · O.R. Tambo International, Terminal A
04:30-22:00 dailyVerified recently
Walk-in entry
Conditions apply
No paid entry published. Access is by Voyager tier or Star Alliance Gold status; SAA publishes no door rate.
Access & eligibility
Airline Access
Boarding pass only
Cabin: Business/First
Guests allowed
Airlines accepted
South African Airways
SAA Voyager Lifetime Platinum, Platinum and Platinum Elect members with guests, plus eligible Star Alliance Gold members travelling on SAA-operated or SAA-marketed flights.
International Platinum Lounge at O.R. Tambo International accepts 2 access programmes: Airline Access, Star Alliance Gold. 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.
What are International Platinum Lounge opening hours?+
International Platinum Lounge operates 04:30-22:00 daily. 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 International Platinum Lounge located?+
International Platinum Lounge is in Terminal A at O.R. Tambo International (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa, operated by South African Airways. 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 International Platinum Lounge have?+
Verified facilities at International Platinum Lounge: Wi-Fi, Buffet, Bar. Facilities vary by time of day — hot food and bar service in particular are often limited outside peak hours.
