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Mashonzha LoungeJohannesburg Airport (JNB)

★3.7(119 reviews)

JNB · Terminal A · airside

LoungeDealSkyTeamDragonPassPriority PassStar Alliance

An airside oasis past immigration — Priority Pass, DragonPass or pay-in.

About this lounge

Mashonzha Lounge is one of O. R. Tambo's main independent lounges, set airside in the International Terminal after immigration. It welcomes Priority Pass and DragonPass members, SkyTeam and Star Alliance status passengers, and pay-in guests, so it works for most international travellers whether they hold a lounge membership, airline status, or are simply willing to pay at the door. To reach it, follow the signs to the Emirates Business Lounge; at the top of the stairs or escalators, turn left and the lounge is on the right. Inside you'll find a variety of amenities and a calmer place to take a break ahead of your flight, away from the busy terminal floor.

Priority Pass, DragonPass and pay-in accessSkyTeam and Star Alliance status acceptedAirside International Terminal after immigrationNear the Emirates Business Lounge
Best forPriority Pass holdersDragonPass membersSkyTeam and Star Alliance status passengers◌ Noise: moderate

Crowding · busy at peak

Work readinessFAIR
6.0/ 10
Wi-FiStandard
PowerMany seats
Desk spaceGeneral seating usable for laptops
Quiet areasSome quieter corners away from the buffet.

A workable pre-flight spot with Wi-Fi, power at many seats and seating you can use for a laptop — fine for email and light work before an international flight.

✓ Printer available

Food & drink

A self-service spread with hot and cold options alongside a bar of soft and alcoholic drinks, plus coffee, tea and soft drinks — the standard contract-lounge format ahead of an international departure.

✓Hot and cold buffet selection
✓Sandwiches and snacks
✓Soft and alcoholic drinks
✓Coffee, tea and soft drinks

Dietary: Vegetarian options

Must tryA plate from the buffet after clearing immigration,A coffee while you settle in
How to get there
⏱ 7 min walkAirsideairside

In the International Terminal after immigration, follow the signs to the Emirates Business Lounge; at the top of the stairs or escalators, turn left and the lounge is on the right.

  1. 01Check in for your international flight
  2. 02Clear immigration and security
  3. 03Follow signs to the Emirates Business Lounge
  4. 04Turn left at the top of the stairs — the lounge is on the right

Landmarks: Emirates Business Lounge · International airside departures

ℹ Airside - After passport control and security check, follow signage to gates A7 - A18. Take the escalators on the left and the lounge is located on the right hand side.

Amenities
Cold food
Soft drinks
Newspapers
Air conditioning
Smoking area
Printing
Hours & entry
Opening hours
Daily · 06:00 – 21:30
Entry
LoungeDealSkyTeam Elite PlusDragonPassPriority PassStar Alliance Gold
Max stay
4 h
Location
Terminal A · airside

Included: Complimentary snacks · Complimentary finger food · Complimentary soft drinks · Complimentary house wine and beer · Complimentary liquor

Facts checked by LoungeDeal on Jul 17, 2026

Good to know
  • —Children under 3 enter free
$28.95/ guest · up to 4 h

Airside members pay $25.50 — save $3.45Join Airside

✓Instant QR pass in your account
✓Stay up to 4 hours
✓Children under 3 free

As shown on the traveller's boarding pass

Visit date
Friday, October 30
Guests
1

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Insider tips

Mashonzha Lounge tips

01

Follow signs to the Emirates Business Lounge, then turn left at the top of the stairs to find Mashonzha.

02

Priority Pass and DragonPass both work here, and pay-in entry is available if you hold neither.

03

Clear immigration and security first — the lounge is airside.

04

Arrive early at the evening long-haul bank to be sure of a seat.

05

Shongololo Lounge near gate A7 is a nearby alternative with even wider access.

FAQ

Mashonzha Lounge: frequently asked questions

Priority Pass, DragonPass, SkyTeam and Star Alliance members, plus pay-in guests.

Airside in the International Terminal after immigration, near the Emirates Business Lounge.

Yes — Mashonzha welcomes pay-in guests, subject to capacity.

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