Airport Comparison

JNB JohannesburgvsSGN Ho Chi Minh City

Lounges at O.R. Tambo International (JNB) and Tan Son Nhat International (SGN) compared side by side — lounge count, access programs, walk-in prices, and terminal coverage. All figures from Loungely's verified lounge data.

JNBJohannesburgSGNHo Chi Minh City
Verified lounges1512
Program-accessible1312
Access programsAirline Access, DragonPass, LoungeKey, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, Star Alliance GoldAirline Access, Airline Elite Status (Business/First Class), Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus
Paid walk-in lounges34
Walk-in price rangeZAR 334ZAR 708VND 456,545VND 945,000
Terminals covered23

JNB vs SGN lounges — frequently asked

Does JNB or SGN have more lounges?

O.R. Tambo International (JNB) has more — 15 verified lounges vs 12 at SGN. More lounges usually means a better chance of one matching your program or terminal.

Which lounge-access programs work at JNB vs SGN?

JNB: Airline Access, DragonPass, LoungeKey, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold. SGN: Airline Access, Airline Elite Status (Business/First Class), Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus. Shared programs that work at both: Airline Access, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass.

Can I pay for walk-in lounge access at JNB or SGN?

JNB: 3 lounges accept paid walk-ins (ZAR 334–ZAR 708). SGN: 4 lounges accept paid walk-ins (VND 456,545–VND 945,000). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.