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AUH · Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways · Abu Dhabi International Airport, Terminal A
Walk-in unavailable
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Etihad does not sell walk-in day passes. Access is restricted to Business Class tickets, Etihad Guest Gold+ members, or eligible partner airline elite tiers.
Terminal A between gates C27 and D43, entrance Level 3. Etihad Business/First passengers. Partner airline business via award tickets. Etihad Guest Silver (no guests), Gold (+1 guest). Virgin Australia Velocity Gold/Platinum +1 before Etihad flights. Economy buy-up: AED 490-630 / USD 120-160 for 4-8hrs (verify live — Etihad changes pricing frequently). Children under 2 free, 2-12 at 50%.
Airline passengers only
Airline Access · Business class
Walk-in available
AED 440
More durations available at lounge
No membership required
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Requirement
Earn 60,000 Tier Miles in a qualifying year on Etihad flights
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Etihad Business Lounge at Abu Dhabi International Airport 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.
No. Etihad Business Lounge does not sell walk-in day passes — Etihad does not sell walk-in day passes. Access is restricted to Business Class tickets, Etihad Guest Gold+ members, or eligible partner airline elite tiers. Entry requires an eligible card programme, membership, or airline boarding pass.
Etihad Business Lounge operates 24 hours. 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.
Etihad Business Lounge is in Terminal A at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, operated by Etihad Airways. 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 Etihad Business Lounge: Food & dining, Wi-Fi, Showers, Charging stations, Business centre. 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.