CIP Lounge and Satellite Lounge
★4.2(264 reviews)KHI · Jinnah Terminal
Karachi's most fully equipped lounge — oneworld access, showers, pods and 24-hour opening.
The CIP and Satellite Lounge is the most fully equipped lounge at Jinnah International, serving oneworld Sapphire passengers and business-class travellers from Level 2 of the Jinnah Terminal, after security. It's open 24 hours and offers a noticeably deeper amenity list than the rest of KHI's lounges: showers, comfortable seating pods, a buffet with waiter service, a pre-flight dinner option, special coffee, a prayer room, a relaxation room, a rentable conference room and runway views. The decor is modern and elegant, with soft lighting and a mix of communal tables and quieter nooks, keeping noise levels low. If you're flying a premium cabin on a oneworld airline out of Karachi, this is the standout choice — particularly useful on long layovers thanks to the showers and relaxation area.
Crowding · rarely crowded; peaks early and late
Well suited to work, with reliable Wi-Fi and Ethernet, ample power, printing and a rentable conference room. Generally quiet, though occasional announcements can interrupt calls, and most work happens at communal tables or seating pods.
A buffet with waiter service and a pre-flight dinner option, focused on local Pakistani dishes alongside international choices, plus special coffee and a range of beverages. Vegetarian and Halal options are available. A step up from the self-service spreads elsewhere at KHI thanks to the table service.
Dietary: Halal · Vegetarian · Gluten-free
On Level 2 of the Jinnah Terminal, after security. Clear security, head to Level 2, turn left and walk past the duty-free shops; the lounge is through the glass doors under CIP signage.
- 01Clear security in the Jinnah Terminal
- 02Head up to Level 2
- 03Turn left past the duty-free shops
- 04Enter through the glass doors under CIP signage
Landmarks: Jinnah Terminal Level 2 · Duty-free shops · CIP signage
ℹ Jinnah Terminal, Level 2, AfterSecurity
oneworld Sapphire & Emeraldoneworld Sapphire Status or Business Class Ticket
Flying from KHI without status? These lounges sell day passes:
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Open 24 hours — useful on overnight connections and long layovers.
Use the showers and relaxation room to freshen up before a long flight.
Arrive early to claim a relaxation pod or book the conference room.
Access is for eligible oneworld passengers — check your ticket and tier.
Smart casual attire is recommended, though there's no strict dress code.
Quick answers.
Eligible passengers travelling on oneworld member airlines — oneworld Sapphire status holders and business-class travellers.
Yes — the lounge has shower facilities, which makes it a good choice on long layovers.
The lounge operates 24 hours; prolonged stays may incur additional fees, so check with staff.
