Airport Comparison
NBO NairobivsSFO San Francisco
Lounges at Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) compared side by side — lounge count, access programs, walk-in prices, and terminal coverage. All figures from Loungely's verified lounge data.
| NBONairobi | SFOSan Francisco | |
|---|---|---|
| Verified lounges | 9 | 11 |
| Program-accessible | 9 | 11 |
| Access programs | Airline Access, DragonPass, LoungeKey, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Star Alliance Gold | Alaska Lounge Membership, American Express Business Platinum, American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold, United Polaris (Business Class) |
| Paid walk-in lounges | 5 | 1 |
| Walk-in price range | $25–$45 | $50 |
| Terminals covered | 6 | 5 |
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NBO vs SFO lounges — frequently asked
Does NBO or SFO have more lounges?
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has more — 11 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 NBO vs SFO?
NBO: Airline Access, DragonPass, LoungeKey, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Star Alliance Gold. SFO: Alaska Lounge Membership, American Express Business Platinum, American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold, United Polaris (Business Class). Shared programs that work at both: Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold.
Can I pay for walk-in lounge access at NBO or SFO?
NBO: 5 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($25–$45). SFO: 1 lounge accept paid walk-ins ($50). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.