Airport Comparison
JNB JohannesburgvsYYZ Toronto
Lounges at O.R. Tambo International (JNB) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) compared side by side — lounge count, access programs, walk-in prices, and terminal coverage. All figures from Loungely's verified lounge data.
| JNBJohannesburg | YYZToronto | |
|---|---|---|
| Verified lounges | 15 | 12 |
| Program-accessible | 15 | 12 |
| Access programs | Airline Access, DragonPass, FNB / RMB Private Bank, LoungeKey, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold | Aeroplan Premium Credit Card, Air Canada Aeroplan 50K, Air Canada Aeroplan 75K, Air Canada Signature Class, Air Canada Super Elite, American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, DragonPass, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Star Alliance Gold |
| Paid walk-in lounges | 3 | 6 |
| Walk-in price range | ZAR 334–ZAR 708 | CAD 65–CAD 73 |
| Terminals covered | 2 | 2 |
All JNB lounges
Every verified lounge at O.R. Tambo International — access rules, prices, hours →
All YYZ lounges
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JNB vs YYZ lounges — frequently asked
Does JNB or YYZ have more lounges?
O.R. Tambo International (JNB) has more — 15 verified lounges vs 12 at YYZ. More lounges usually means a better chance of one matching your program or terminal.
Which lounge-access programs work at JNB vs YYZ?
JNB: Airline Access, DragonPass, FNB / RMB Private Bank, LoungeKey, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold. YYZ: Aeroplan Premium Credit Card, Air Canada Aeroplan 50K, Air Canada Aeroplan 75K, Air Canada Signature Class, Air Canada Super Elite, American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, DragonPass, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Star Alliance Gold. Shared programs that work at both: DragonPass, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold.
Can I pay for walk-in lounge access at JNB or YYZ?
JNB: 3 lounges accept paid walk-ins (ZAR 334–ZAR 708). YYZ: 6 lounges accept paid walk-ins (CAD 65–CAD 73). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.