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NBO · Nairobi
Kenya Airways PLC · Jomo Kenyatta International, Terminal 1C
Walk-in entry
$40
Same Kenya Airways pay-per-use scale as Pride and Simba, published in USD only, not KES. Recorded as published, not converted.
Kenya Airways business class passengers; SkyTeam Platinum and Gold members.
Alliance cabin/status access.
Paid walk-in also accepted.
Asante 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.
Walk-in entry to Asante 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.
Asante Lounge operates 24 hours 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.
Asante Lounge is in Terminal 1C 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.
It depends which rule you enter on — 2 of the 3 access rules at Asante 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.
Verified facilities at Asante Lounge: Wi-Fi, Buffet, Hot food, Showers. 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.