Khartoum Airport Lounges
Khartoum International Airport · Khartoum, Sudan
Khartoum International (KRT) is Sudan's main gateway, and its handful of lounges sit in the international departures area. Coverage runs by alliance — SkyTeam, Star Alliance and oneworld each reach a lounge for eligible status and premium-cabin passengers — plus the Chief House Lounge, which sells walk-in paid entry for travellers without status.
Content updated June 24, 2026
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This guide is compiled from airline, alliance and lounge-operator sources plus published access rules from Priority Pass and DragonPass — we haven't independently visited every Khartoum International Airport lounge yet. Nothing here is a paid placement, and the guide is updated as lounges open, close, renovate or change access policies. Read more about how we verify lounge data.
Last updated June 24, 2026
Where we'd actually go.
Chief House Lounge (Common Lounge)
The Chief House Lounge in the international terminal is the only KRT lounge that sells paid walk-in entry, so it works without airline status or alliance membership. It's the default choice if you're travelling on an economy ticket and want lounge comfort before departure.
Common Lounge
The Common Lounge sits airside in the departure hall and is reachable on oneworld Sapphire status or a business-class ticket. It has runway views, a prayer room and a hot and cold spread, making it the most rounded alliance lounge at Khartoum.
Krt airport loung
The KRT Airport Lounge near gates 1 and 2 serves SkyTeam Elite Plus and business- or first-class passengers. A calm, understated space with Wi-Fi and a cold spread, it's the SkyTeam route into a lounge at Khartoum.
MAM
The MAM Lounge in International Terminal 1 covers Star Alliance Gold and business-class travellers. A quiet, modern room that rarely gets crowded, with a business centre and printing for anyone who needs to work before a flight.
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The Chief House Lounge (Common Lounge) is Khartoum International's walk-in paid-entry option, in the international terminal. It's the only KRT lounge that doesn't need airline status or…
Common Lounge
★3.4The Common Lounge sits airside in Khartoum International's departure hall, reachable on oneworld Sapphire status or a business-class ticket. It's the most rounded lounge at KRT: large…
The KRT Airport Lounge sits in Khartoum International's departures area near gates 1 and 2, reachable on SkyTeam Elite Plus status or a business- or first-class ticket. It's a calm,…
MAM
★3.4The MAM Lounge sits in International Terminal 1 at Khartoum International, reachable on Star Alliance Gold status or a business-class ticket. It's a sleek, modern room with warm earth…
Khartoum International Airport lounges by terminal.
International Terminal
Khartoum's lounges are clustered in the international departures area. Access is organised by airline alliance — SkyTeam, Star Alliance and oneworld each have a lounge for eligible status holders and premium-cabin passengers — while the Chief House Lounge sells paid walk-in entry for travellers without status. Most sit airside after security, near the departure gates.
- —Lounges are grouped in the international departures area
- —Alliance access is split — SkyTeam, Star Alliance and oneworld each reach one lounge
- —The Chief House Lounge sells paid entry, no status required
- —Most lounges are airside, past security and the departure checkpoint
How to get into lounges at KRT.
Lounge access at Khartoum is mostly alliance- and ticket-based. SkyTeam, Star Alliance and oneworld each open a single lounge for eligible status holders and premium-cabin passengers, and a business- or first-class ticket on the matching carrier is the simplest route in. If you don't hold status, the Chief House Lounge sells walk-in paid entry. Check which lounge matches your airline before you clear security.
Alliance lounges (SkyTeam, Star Alliance, oneworld)
Each major alliance reaches one Khartoum lounge: SkyTeam Elite Plus opens the KRT Airport Lounge near gates 1 and 2, Star Alliance Gold opens the MAM Lounge in International Terminal 1, and oneworld Sapphire opens the Common Lounge in the departure hall. Access follows your tier and your airline's alliance.
SkyTeam
Star Alliance
oneworldBusiness & First class ticket
A business- or first-class ticket gets you into your airline's aligned lounge directly — SkyTeam carriers to the KRT Airport Lounge, Star Alliance to the MAM Lounge, and oneworld to the Common Lounge. It's the most reliable way in if you're flying premium out of Khartoum.
SkyTeamStar AllianceoneworldWalk-in paid entry
The Chief House Lounge in the international terminal sells paid walk-in entry, so you can pay per visit without airline status or an alliance membership. It's the option to reach for if you're on an economy ticket.
Lounge programmes
Lounge-membership coverage at Khartoum is thin compared with larger hubs — access here runs mainly through alliances and paid entry. Always confirm on the individual lounge page whether your card or programme is accepted before relying on it at the door.
Know before you go.
Match the lounge to your alliance
- —Khartoum's lounges are split by alliance — SkyTeam, Star Alliance and oneworld each reach a different room, so check which one matches your airline.
- —If you're flying business or first, your aligned lounge is the simplest route in — no membership needed.
- —Without status, head for the Chief House Lounge, the one KRT lounge that sells paid walk-in entry.
Airside vs the departure hall
- —Most lounges sit airside, past security in the international departures area — clear the checkpoint first.
- —The Common Lounge is in the departure hall after security, with runway views over the apron.
- —Give yourself time: clear check-in and security before counting on a long lounge stay at Khartoum.
Know what's inside
- —The Common Lounge has a hot and cold spread, coffee and tea, plus a prayer room — the most rounded option at KRT.
- —The MAM Lounge leans quiet and work-friendly, with a business centre and printing.
- —The KRT Airport Lounge near gates 1 and 2 is an understated, calm space with Wi-Fi and a cold spread.
Plan ahead
- —Lounge facilities at Khartoum are more modest than at major regional hubs — set expectations accordingly.
- —Confirm your lounge's access route and location before you travel, as alliance coverage is narrow here.
- —If you're connecting onward through a larger hub like Cairo, Addis Ababa or Jeddah, you'll find a wider choice of lounges there.
Frequently asked, frequently answered.
We track four lounges at Khartoum International (KRT), all in the international departures area. Three are alliance-aligned — the SkyTeam KRT Airport Lounge, the Star Alliance MAM Lounge and the oneworld Common Lounge — and the Chief House Lounge sells paid walk-in entry.
Yes. The Chief House Lounge in the international terminal sells walk-in paid entry, so you can pay per visit without alliance membership or airline status. The other three lounges are reached through SkyTeam, Star Alliance or oneworld status or a premium-cabin ticket.
Yes. The KRT Airport Lounge near gates 1 and 2 serves SkyTeam Elite Plus status holders and passengers on a business- or first-class ticket. It's a calm, understated space with Wi-Fi and a cold spread.
Yes. The MAM Lounge in International Terminal 1 is reachable on Star Alliance Gold status or a business-class ticket. It's a quiet, modern room with a business centre and printing, and it rarely gets crowded.
Yes. The Common Lounge in the departure hall is reachable on oneworld Sapphire status or a business-class ticket. It sits airside with runway views, a hot and cold spread, coffee and tea, and a prayer room.
It depends on your access. If you don't hold airline status, the Chief House Lounge is the best bet because it sells paid walk-in entry. If you do, the Common Lounge is the most rounded alliance option, with hot food, runway views and a prayer room.
Most KRT lounges are airside, so you'll pass security and the departure checkpoint first. The Common Lounge is in the departure hall after security, and the alliance lounges sit near the international departure gates.
Yes. The Common Lounge at Khartoum International has a dedicated prayer room alongside its seating, food and runway views. It's the lounge to head for if a prayer space is a priority before your flight.