Kenya Airways PLC · Jomo Kenyatta International, Terminal 1A
05:00-00:01 dailyVerified recently
Walk-in entry
$40
No membership required
Kenya Airways publishes its pay-per-use scale in USD only, not KES: USD 40 for 0-3 hours rising to USD 140 for 9-12 hours. Recorded as published, not converted.
Access & eligibility
Airline Access
Boarding pass only
Cabin: Business/First
Guests allowed
Airlines accepted
Kenya Airways PLC
Kenya Airways business class and SkyTeam Elite Plus members; same partner airline list as Pride Lounge.
Simba Lounge at Jomo Kenyatta International accepts 3 access programmes: Airline Access, Paid Walk-in, SkyTeam Elite Plus. 1 of the 3 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.
How much does it cost to get into Simba Lounge?+
Walk-in entry to Simba Lounge starts at $40 per person. Prices are set by the operator and change without notice — treat this as a guide and confirm at the desk.
What are Simba Lounge opening hours?+
Simba Lounge operates 05:00-00:01 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 Simba Lounge located?+
Simba Lounge is in Terminal 1A at Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya, operated by Kenya Airways PLC. 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 Simba Lounge?+
It depends which rule you enter on — 2 of the 3 access rules at Simba 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 Simba Lounge have?+
Verified facilities at Simba Lounge: Wi-Fi, Buffet, Hot food. Facilities vary by time of day — hot food and bar service in particular are often limited outside peak hours.
