The Emirates Lounge
★4.5(596 reviews)JNB
Chef-prepared food and showers for Emirates premium and Skywards flyers.
The Emirates Lounge at Johannesburg O. R. Tambo gives the airline's premium passengers a comfortable place to settle before a flight, with leather armchairs, complimentary gourmet chef-prepared food, refreshing drinks and reading material. With seating for 135 guests, the club features flat-screen televisions, a state-of-the-art business centre and shower facilities to freshen up before or between flights. It's reserved for Emirates First and Business Class passengers and eligible Skywards members departing from the International Terminal — a polished branded option for travellers flying Emirates out of Johannesburg.
Crowding · moderate
A comfortable lounge with a dedicated business centre, Wi-Fi and power at many seats — well suited to email and focused work before a long-haul flight.
Complimentary gourmet chef-prepared food and refreshing drinks served in the Emirates style, with a bar of wines, beers and spirits alongside coffee, tea and soft drinks for premium-cabin passengers.
Dietary: Vegetarian options
In the International Terminal airside, follow the airline-lounge signage to the Emirates Lounge after immigration and security.
- 01Check in with Emirates
- 02Clear immigration and security
- 03Follow signs to the Emirates Lounge
- 04Arrive at The Emirates Lounge
Landmarks: Emirates Business Lounge · International airside departures
ℹ Tambo (JNB)
EmiratesIncluded: Complimentary cold buffet · Complimentary hot buffet · Complimentary soft drinks · Complimentary house wine and beer · Complimentary liquor
Emirates Membership
Flying from JNB without status? These lounges sell day passes:
See bookable lounges at JNBMake the most of it.
This is an Emirates lounge — you'll need an Emirates premium-cabin ticket or eligible Skywards status.
Use the showers to freshen up before or between long-haul flights.
The business centre is handy if you need to work before departure.
It's airside in the International Terminal — clear immigration and security first.
Mashonzha Lounge is nearby if you don't qualify and hold Priority Pass or DragonPass.
Quick answers.
Emirates First and Business Class passengers and eligible Skywards members.
Yes — the lounge offers shower facilities along with a business centre and chef-prepared food.
Seating for 135 guests.
