Shongololo Lounge (JNB)
Shongololo Lounge is an airside lounge (after security) in International Terminal A at O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), Johannesburg. It's open 6 AM – 8 PM daily. It's part of Priority Pass, oneworld lounges, SkyTeam lounges and Star Alliance lounges. Cards that get you in include the Capital One Venture X, Bilt Palladium and HSBC Elite. Travelers rate it 2.8 out of 5 (31 reviews). Amenities include showers, hot meals, alcohol, quiet area and kids area.
How to get into Shongololo Lounge
The rules each network publishes for this lounge.
American Express Platinum Card and/or Priority Pass Digital Membership Card, and same-day boarding pass.
Guests: Two complimentary guests.
Business or First class, or oneworld Sapphire or Emerald. Access for eligible customers traveling on these oneworld member airlines only.
Airlines: Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways
For eligible passengers of Saudia
Only for passengers travelling on Turkish Airlines.
Airlines: Turkish
Credit cards that get you into Shongololo Lounge
From our card catalog. Visit limits and guest fees are the card's own.
- Capital One Venture Xvia Priority Pass · Guests $35 each
- Bilt Palladiumvia Priority Pass · 2 free guests
- HSBC Elitevia Priority Pass · 2 free guests
- Barclays JetBlue Premiervia Priority Pass · 1 free guest
- Barclays Emirates Skywards Premium World Elitevia Priority Pass · 2 free guests
- Bank of America Premium Rewards Elitevia Priority Pass · 2 free guests
- Citi Strata Elitevia Priority Pass · 2 free guests
- Robinhood Platinumvia Priority Pass · Guests $35 each
- Chase Sapphire Reservevia Priority Pass · 2 free guests
- Chase JP Morgan Reservevia Priority Pass · 2 free guests
Amenities
Good to know
- Maximum 4 hour stay - Access may be restricted due to space constraints - Children under 2 years are admitted free - Alcoholic drinks are available from 11:00 daily.
- 06:00AM-22:00PM
- Open 05:00-22:00, All days
Shongololo Lounge: common questions
Where is Shongololo Lounge at JNB?
In International Terminal A, after security. Towards Gates A7-A18, past the Air France Lounge, take the escalators down to the entrance on the left side.
What are Shongololo Lounge's opening hours?
Every day: 6 AM – 8 PM (local time).
How do I get into Shongololo Lounge?
Priority Pass: American Express Platinum Card and/or Priority Pass Digital Membership Card, and same-day boarding pass. oneworld: Business or First class, or oneworld Sapphire or Emerald. Access for eligible customers traveling on these oneworld member airlines only. Star Alliance: Only for passengers travelling on Turkish Airlines.
Which credit cards get you into Shongololo Lounge?
Capital One Venture X, Bilt Palladium, HSBC Elite, Barclays JetBlue Premier, Barclays Emirates Skywards Premium World Elite, Bank of America Premium Rewards Elite and 23 more. Card terms decide guests and visit limits.
Can I bring a guest into Shongololo Lounge?
Priority Pass: Two complimentary guests.
Does Shongololo Lounge have showers?
Yes, it lists showers.
From the networks' own lounge directories, last refreshed 2026-11-04. Photos belong to the lounge networks. Rules, hours and guest fees change, and lounges can turn people away when full, so check before you go.