Ahlein Emerald Lounge
★4.6(114 reviews)CAI · Terminal 2 · airside
Terminal 2's Priority Pass and DragonPass option above the duty-free area.
The Ahlein Emerald Lounge is the Terminal 2 counterpart to Cairo's Ahlein Premium Lounge, aimed at independent lounge members. It sits airside on Level 1, reached by escalator or lift after passport control and the security check, and is located on the right above the duty-free area in the departure hall, near McDonald's and beside the Emirates and Saudia lounges. Access is via Priority Pass and DragonPass, which makes it the natural choice for international travellers leaving from Terminal 2 without airline status. Inside, the lounge follows a contemporary template — comfortable seating zones, a buffet and a bar, with Wi-Fi and flight information to see you through the wait before boarding.
Crowding · busy at peak
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, though not a dedicated business lounge.
✓ Printer available
A buffet of hot and cold dishes alongside a bar with coffee, tea and soft drinks. The selection covers Terminal 2's international departures, from a quick bite before boarding to a fuller plate on a longer wait.
Dietary: Vegetarian options
After passport control and the security check in Terminal 2, take the escalator or lift to Level 1; the lounge is on the right, above the duty-free area in the departure hall.
- 01Check in at Terminal 2
- 02Clear passport control
- 03Pass the security check
- 04Take the escalator or lift to Level 1
- 05The lounge is on the right above duty-free
Landmarks: Terminal 2 duty-free area · Emirates and Saudia lounges · Departure hall Level 1
ℹ Airside - After passport control and security check, take the escalator/elevator to Level 1, the lounge is located on the right.
DragonPass
Priority PassIncluded: Complimentary snacks · Complimentary hot buffet · Complimentary soft drinks
Facts checked by LoungeDeal on Jul 17, 2026
- —Children under 2 enter free
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Make the most of it.
This is the Terminal 2 Priority Pass and DragonPass lounge — its Terminal 3 sibling is the Ahlein Premium Lounge.
It's above the duty-free area beside the Emirates and Saudia lounges — look for it on Level 1.
Clear passport control and security first; the lounge is airside.
Arrive early at peak as it can fill at busy international departure times.
If you're flying EgyptAir or Star Alliance, you'll be in Terminal 3, not here.
Quick answers.
Yes — the Ahlein Emerald Lounge accepts Priority Pass, as well as DragonPass.
Terminal 2, airside on Level 1, above the duty-free area in the departure hall, beside the Emirates and Saudia lounges.
Terminal 2, airside after passport control and the security check.
