If you are an economy class traveller, you can wait for your flight in the comfort of the Bidvest Premier Lounge in the International Terminal at Cape Town Airport. Below you will find helpful information such as: lounge location, hours, services, and lounge access for economy class travellers.
Lounge Location
Cape Town Airport, International Terminal, Airside, Mezzanine, 3rd Level.
Important: Accessible to passengers departing on International departure flights only.
Services & Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Disabled Access
- Flight Information Monitor
- Food – Light meals and snacks
- Internet
- Newspapers/Magazines
- Beverages (alcohol)
- Beverages (non-alcoholic)
- Shower Facilities – note due to water crisis showers are currently not available
- Telephone
- Television
- WiFi
This lounge does not have any sleep facilities.
Hours
The lounge is open 4:00AM – 12:30AM (Daily).
Lounge Access & Rates
Pay at the door
When space is available, this lounge accepts guests at the door. At the time of this January 2023 update, the rates published on the Bidvest web site were R436 per person for two hours.
Lounge Passes
Lounge passes can be purchased by any traveller regardless of airline or class of service.
» Benefits: Guarantees a seat in the lounge for your desired time period • Changes & Refunds up until 24 hours prior to arrival.
» Disadvantages: Non-refundable within 24 hours of arrival.
The online rate is GBP 23.00 per person. » Buy a lounge pass
Passes are handled through our third party partners. Be sure to read the terms and conditions before purchasing your pass. For changes and cancellations, contact the email on your pass confirmation at least 24 hours in advance of your arrival.
More Ways to Enter
- Bank cardholders: Bidvest Bank, Standard Bank, Stanbic Bank, Bank Windhoek, Diners Club International, Investec, Mercantile Bank, Momemtum Multiply, ABSA Gold, ABSA Premium Bank, ABSA Private Banking, ABSA Wealth Banking, FNB, RMB, American Express, Nedbank Platinum cardholders, Nedbank Private Clients cardholders, Nedbank Private Client cardholders. Consult your card terms and conditions for details about lounge access.
- Lounge membership cards: Dragon Pass, Dream Folks, Loungebuddy, Lounge Club, Lounge Key, Lounge Me, Priority Pass.
- Other: Lift, UCount Rewards, First Car & Van Rental, Sanlam Reality, Homestay, Hotel Express International.
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