Terminal 1A, near Gate 17
Pride Lounge
Open 24 hours with sleep pods, showers and a bar. The best pick for overnight connections.
Tips
9 Best Nairobi Airport Lounges (NBO): 2026 Guide
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta has one of Africa's better lounge line-ups for paying travellers. Seven bookable lounges serve international departures, most are open 24 hours, and most have showers. Pick by gate: each lounge sits next to a specific gate area.
Quick answer
Which NBO lounge should you choose?
Choose by gate and what you need. Each option below can be booked online; use the full NBO list to compare the rest.
Terminal 1B, opposite Gate 11
Aspire Lounge
Open 24 hours, with barista coffee, champagne and showers.
Terminal 1E
Turkish Airlines Star Alliance Lounge
The most facilities of any bookable NBO lounge, including a kids' play area, quiet zone and showers.
Terminal 1D, Domestic
Msafiri Lounge
The domestic option in Terminal 1D, with a 4-hour pass.
Not sure which lounge matches your flight?
Compare all NBO lounge passesPrices are for the pass length shown and can change. Always confirm your gate and the lounge's entry rules before you travel.
The List: Nairobi Airport Lounges
These are the NBO lounges that sell passes online.
International Departures
All seven are after passport control and security.
- Check lounge pass
Pride Lounge
Day pass available
Terminal 1A: after Duty Free turn left towards Gate 17 and go up to Level 2. Open 24 hours daily. Hot and cold buffet with halal and vegetarian options, a bar with spirits, beer and wine, showers (subject to availability), sleep pods, a family room and a smoking area. About $32 for 3 hours.
- Check lounge pass
Simba Lounge
Day pass available
Terminal 1A: after Duty Free turn right towards Gate 15 and go up to Level 2. Open 05:00 to 24:00 daily. Hot and cold buffet with halal and vegetarian options, spirits, beer and wine, showers (subject to availability), a private suite and a family room. About $32 for 3 hours.
- Check lounge pass
Aspire Lounge
Day pass available
Terminal 1B, opposite Gate 11. Open 24 hours daily. Hot and cold buffet, barista coffee, champagne, spirits, beer and wine, and showers (subject to availability). About $35 for 3 hours.
- Check lounge pass
Asante Lounge
Day pass available
Terminal 1C, Level 1 next to Gate 6. Open 24 hours daily. Hot and cold buffet with halal and vegetarian options, beer and wine, showers (subject to availability) and a family room. About $32 for 3 hours.
- Check lounge pass
Plaza Premium Lounge
Day pass available
Level 2, near Gate 4. Open 24 hours daily. Hot and cold buffet with halal and vegetarian options, spirits, beer and wine, showers (subject to availability) and a prayer room. About $45 for 3 hours, the priciest independent lounge at NBO.
- Check lounge pass
Turkish Airlines Star Alliance Lounge
Day pass available
Terminal 1E: follow the corridor from Gate 13 towards Gate 4. Open 24 hours daily. Hot and cold buffet, barista coffee, spirits, beer and wine, showers (subject to availability), a quiet zone, a kids' play area, a prayer room and luggage storage. About $42 for 3 hours.
- Check lounge pass
Mara Lounge
Day pass available
Terminal 2, Level 1. Open 24 hours daily. Cold food, spirits, beer and wine. No showers listed. About $32 for 3 hours.
Tip:NBO Lounge Rule.Lounges at NBO are spread along the terminal by gate, from Gate 4 to Gate 17. Check your gate on the departure screens after security, then pick the nearest lounge rather than walking the length of the building.
Domestic Departures
These lounges are after security for flights within Kenya.
- Check lounge pass
Msafiri Lounge
Day pass available
Terminal 1D, ground level. Open 05:00 to 24:00 daily. Cold buffet with vegetarian options, beer and wine. About $32 for a 4-hour pass.
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Mount Kenya Lounge
Day pass available
Terminal 2, Level 1. Open 24 hours daily. Snacks, spirits, beer and wine, and a meeting room. About $26 for 3 hours.
Lounge Or Hotel For A Long Nairobi Layover?
For a connection of a few hours, a 24-hour lounge with showers covers most needs; Pride Lounge adds sleep pods. For an overnight stop where you can leave the airport, a hotel bed is usually better value than paying for several lounge passes, but check your visa or eTA requirements for Kenya first.
Connecting through Johannesburg? Our JNB guide covers O.R. Tambo's lounges.
Connecting through the Gulf? Our Dubai guide covers DXB's lounges.
Flying from another airport?
Search our lounge guides by airport name or IATA code.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best lounge at Nairobi Airport?
For overnight connections, Pride Lounge in Terminal 1A is open 24 hours and has sleep pods and showers. For the widest range of facilities, the Turkish Airlines Star Alliance Lounge in Terminal 1E sells passes too, at about $42 for 3 hours.
Can I pay for lounge access at Nairobi Airport?
Yes. All nine lounges in this guide sell passes online, from about $26 to $45 when checked in October 2026.
Is there a 24-hour lounge at NBO?
Yes. Pride, Aspire, Asante, Plaza Premium, Turkish Airlines and Mara lounges serve international departures 24 hours a day, and Mount Kenya Lounge does for domestic flights.
Which Nairobi Airport lounges have showers?
Pride, Simba, Aspire, Asante, Plaza Premium and Turkish Airlines lounges list showers, subject to availability.
Is there a lounge for domestic flights at Nairobi Airport?
Yes. Msafiri Lounge in Terminal 1D and Mount Kenya Lounge in Terminal 2 serve domestic departures.
Bookable lounge passes
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