Lounge One
★3.3(3 reviews)KAN · International Terminal · airside
Kano's standout lounge — cooked-to-order meals, private sleep pods and a runway view.
Lounge One is the standout lounge at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. It sits airside on level 2 of the International Terminal, after passport control and security, and is the most accessible premium option here — open on DragonPass and Priority Pass membership and oneworld Sapphire status, and purchasable for travellers without either. The space is spacious and modern, with warm lighting, plush seating and subtle African-inspired decor accents, and large windows give a runway view that adds to a calm, relaxed atmosphere. Catering goes beyond the usual buffet: alongside hot and cold food, snacks and fruit, the lounge offers cooked-to-order meals and an à la carte menu, with halal and vegetarian options. Two amenities set it apart — a prayer room and rare private sleep pods, which give travellers a genuine chance to rest. Practical facilities include free Wi-Fi, computer access, charging stations, printing, flight monitors, baby-changing facilities and step-free access. The maximum stay is four hours.
Crowding · generally relaxed
The best work setup at Kano, with free Wi-Fi, computer access, charging stations and printing. Comfortable for email and light work, and the sleep pods help if you have a long wait.
✓ Printer available
The strongest food offering at Kano — cooked-to-order meals and an à la carte menu sit alongside hot and cold food, snacks and fruit, with non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks. Halal and vegetarian options are available.
Dietary: Vegetarian · Halal
After passport control and the security check in the International Terminal, the lounge is on level 2.
- 01Check in at the International Terminal
- 02Clear passport control and security
- 03Go to level 2
- 04Arrive at Lounge One
Landmarks: Level 2, International Terminal · Airside departures
ℹ Airside - After passport control and security check, the lounge is located on level 2.
DragonPass
Priority Pass
oneworld Sapphire & EmeraldIncluded: Complimentary snacks · Complimentary hot buffet · Complimentary cooked-to-order meals · Complimentary soft drinks
Facts checked by LoungeDeal on Jul 17, 2026
- —Children under 2 enter free
Airside members pay $27.50 — save $7.45Join Airside
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Make the most of it.
Both DragonPass and Priority Pass get you in, and oneworld Sapphire status works too.
It's airside on level 2 — clear passport control and security first.
Hours are 08:00–17:00, so it won't be open for very early or late departures; check timing before relying on it.
The private sleep pods are unusual for this airport — handy if you have a long wait or want to rest.
Stays are capped at four hours, and the à la carte cooked-to-order menu is the food highlight here.
Quick answers.
Yes — Lounge One accepts Priority Pass, and also DragonPass, in the International Terminal at Kano. oneworld Sapphire status and Business Class tickets are eligible too.
Yes — entry is purchasable for travellers without a membership or status, subject to capacity.
Yes — it has private sleep pods, which are rare at this airport and useful if you have a long wait before your flight.
Lounge One is open 08:00–17:00, with a maximum stay of four hours, so it isn't available for very early or late departures.
