VIP lounges at SSH
Which VIP lounges are at Sharm el-Sheikh airport (SSH), where they are and how to get in. See also the airport guide for general information.
Terminal 1
Pearl Lounge – Located on the second floor, after passport control and X-ray screening, and open 24 hours a day. Maximum stay: 3 hours. For international flights only. Children’s play area, smoking room, snacks, newspapers, TV, air conditioning, phones, Wi-Fi. Access: with Priority Pass, LoungeKey, DragonPass, or Diners Club membership.
Terminal 2
Pearl Lounge – Available around the clock in the public area on the ground floor, to the left after the check-in counters, heading towards immigration. Maximum stay: 3 hours. Children’s area, prayer room, smoking cabins, snacks, Wi-Fi, TV, air conditioning. Access: with Priority Pass, LoungeKey, DragonPass, or Diners Club membership.
Pearl Lounge – Ground floor, in front of gate 10, after X-ray screening. Open 24 hours a day, with a maximum stay of 3 hours. International flights only. Children’s area, smoking cabin, snacks, Wi-Fi, TV, air conditioning. Access: with Priority Pass, LoungeKey, DragonPass, or Diners Club membership.
Opening hours and access conditions can change at any time. Check with the lounge before you go.
Lounge access with Priority Pass
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Facilities and services
The airport has a bank, currency exchange offices, ATMs, VIP lounges, mobile phone service, public telephones and Wi-Fi access. The main hotels in the coastal area, about 15 minutes from the airport, offer executive services and conference rooms.
Food and Drinks
Cafeterias (some open 24 hours), fast food outlets, and restaurants offering regional and international dishes.
Shopping
Duty-free shops (local products, food, perfumes, tobacco, liquor), souvenir stands, bazaars, jewellery stores, bookstores.
Baggage
Secure luggage wrapping in the Departures area. Luggage storage and lost and found office in the Arrivals area.
Other Services
How to get into a lounge
- Lounge membership: programs like Priority Pass give access to independent lounges in many airports, for an annual fee or per visit.
- Credit cards: some premium cards include lounge visits. Check whether your card covers the lounges at SSH and how many guests you can bring.
- Ticket or status: business and first class tickets, and frequent flyer status with an airline or its alliance, usually give access to the airline's lounges.
- Day pass: many lounges sell entry at the door when there is space. Prices and rules vary.
Long layover? See hotels and overnight stay. Need help moving around the airport? See special assistance at SSH.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a lounge at Sharm el-Sheikh airport (SSH) without a business class ticket?
Usually yes: many lounges accept lounge memberships such as Priority Pass, some premium credit cards, airline status or a paid day pass at the door. Each lounge sets its own rules, so check the conditions of the one you want to use.
Content written by German Giudici
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