Airport Comparison
JNB JohannesburgvsNBO Nairobi
Lounges at O.R. Tambo International (JNB) and Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO) compared side by side — lounge count, access programs, walk-in prices, and terminal coverage. All figures from Loungely's verified lounge data.
| JNBJohannesburg | NBONairobi | |
|---|---|---|
| Verified lounges | 15 | 9 |
| Program-accessible | 13 | 9 |
| Access programs | Airline Access, DragonPass, LoungeKey, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold | Airline Access, DragonPass, LoungeKey, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Star Alliance Gold |
| Paid walk-in lounges | 3 | 5 |
| Walk-in price range | ZAR 334–ZAR 708 | $25–$45 |
| Terminals covered | 2 | 6 |
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JNB vs NBO lounges — frequently asked
Does JNB or NBO have more lounges?
O.R. Tambo International (JNB) has more — 15 verified lounges vs 9 at NBO. More lounges usually means a better chance of one matching your program or terminal.
Which lounge-access programs work at JNB vs NBO?
JNB: Airline Access, DragonPass, LoungeKey, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold. NBO: Airline Access, DragonPass, LoungeKey, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Star Alliance Gold. Shared programs that work at both: Airline Access, DragonPass, LoungeKey, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold.
Can I pay for walk-in lounge access at JNB or NBO?
JNB: 3 lounges accept paid walk-ins (ZAR 334–ZAR 708). NBO: 5 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($25–$45). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.