Hey there jetsetters! It’s Olivia here, and I’m about to spill the beans on the VIP lounges in Nairobi Airport (NBO). For someone who’s been trotting the globe (and airports) as much as I have, I’ve got the inside track on where you should be hanging out during your layovers.
Terminal 1A:
Kenya Airways Pride Lounge
Location? Right next to Gate 17.
But wait – it’s temporarily closed!
Features: Business center, smoking area, showers, grub and drinks, TV, Wi-Fi, newspapers & magazines, computers.
Getting in: First class or business class travelers of Kenya Airways and SkyTeam airlines, SkyTeam Elite Plus members, or if you’re feeling fancy – a cool USD40.00 at the door.
Kenya Airways Simba Lounge
On level 2, open from 5:00 am to midnight.
Perks: Smoking zone, showers, food, drinks, TV, Wi-Fi, newspapers & mags.
Access: Same as Pride Lounge, USD40.00 at the door.
Turkish Airlines Star Alliance Lounge
Find it next to Gate 13. It’s open 24/7 but max stay is 3 hours.
What’s inside? Prayer room, kiddo area, snacks, showers, newspapers & mags, Wi-Fi, TV, air conditioning, drinks, fax machine (for those retro vibes).
Entry? Miles&Smiles Elite and Elite Plus members, Priority Pass or Diners Club cardholders, first or business class peeps of Turkish Airlines and Star Alliance airlines, Star Alliance Gold members, online reservations, or pay USD39.00 at the entrance.
Terminal 1B:
Aspire Lounge
Face Gate 10 and you’ll find it! Open all day and night but 3-hour max stay.
On the menu? Complimentary food, drinks, TV, Wi-Fi, newspapers & magazines, electric sockets to juice up your devices.
How to get in? Priority Pass or DragonPass members, online reservations, or USD36.00.
Terminal 1C:
Kenya Airways Simba Lounge
By Gate 5, this one’s a 24/7 spot too!
Perks: Pretty much same as its sibling in Terminal 1A.
Entry fee? USD40.00 or the usuals.
Terminal 1D:
Kenya Airways Msafiri Lounge
This one’s for domestic departures and is open from 5:00 am to midnight.
Highlights: Drinks, TV, Wi-Fi, newspapers.
Access: Standard Kenya Airways criteria or USD20.00 at the door.
Terminal 2:
Mara Lounge
Open 24/7 on level 1 but for international flights only. 3-hour max stay.
Amenities? Computers, air conditioning, newspapers & magazines, TV, snacks, drinks, Wi-Fi.
Hop in with: Priority Pass, DragonPass or Diners Club, or an online reservation.
Mount Kenya Lounge
Level 1, around the clock! This one’s for domestic flights. 3-hour max stay.
Features? Just like Mara Lounge but with conference facilities too.
Getting in: Priority Pass, DragonPass or Diners Club, or online booking.
Facilities & Services Snapshot:
Nairobi Airport offers a currency exchange, banks, ATMs, post office, VIP lounges, mobile services, and 24-hour free Wi-Fi. Closest hotel with conference facilities? The Panari Hotel.
Foodie Alert!
Restaurants, cafes, bars, and drink vending machines sprinkled all over.
Retail Therapy ️:
Variety of shops including duty-free, tobacco, liquor, cosmetics, souvenirs, apparel, jewelry, books, electronics.
Luggage:
Free carts in arrival and departure halls. Protective sealing at check-in. Lost something? Head to the information desks.
Extras:
First-aid clinic, pharmacy, kids’ entertainment area, prayer room, smoking lounge.
| Lounge | Terminal | Open Hours | Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya Airways Pride Lounge | 1A | Temporarily Closed | USD40.00 |
| Kenya Airways Simba Lounge | 1A | 5:00 am – Midnight | USD40.00 |
| Turkish Airlines Star Alliance Lounge | 1A | 24/7 | USD39.00 |
| Aspire Lounge | 1B | 24/7 | USD36.00 |
| Kenya Airways Simba Lounge | 1C | 24/7 | USD40.00 |
| Kenya Airways Msafiri Lounge | 1D | 5:00 am – Midnight | USD20.00 |
| Mara Lounge | 2 | 24/7 | Varies |
| Mount Kenya Lounge | 2 | 24/7 | Varies |
