Star Alliance business passengers in Cairo use the EgyptAir Gienah Lounge in Terminal 3.
The Gienah Lounge sits airside in Terminal 3 at Cairo International Airport, serving EgyptAir and other Star Alliance business-class and status passengers departing from the T3 gates. If your boarding pass shows Terminal 1, 2, or Seasonal, this lounge will not help you; it only works for Terminal 3 departures.
Access runs through EgyptAir and Star Alliance premium eligibility in Terminal 3, so you need either a business-class ticket on a Star Alliance carrier or frequent-flyer status that grants lounge entry on the same-day flight. There is currently no publicly sold day pass here, so you cannot just pay at the door with cash or card if you lack status or a qualifying ticket.
Signage in Terminal 3 points you toward the Gienah Lounge after security, typically alongside other EgyptAir-branded lounges in the same concourse. Plan at least 10–15 minutes from the central security area in T3 to reach the lounge and still have time to walk back to gates at the far end of the pier, especially at the bus-gate zones that can add another 5 minutes of walking.
Food and drink details shift by time of day, but this is an EgyptAir-operated space in Terminal 3, so expect a mix that skews toward standard airline lounge snacks rather than a full restaurant-style menu. Alcohol policy in Cairo can be tighter than in European hubs, so if a glass of wine or beer before your Star Alliance flight is important, double-check at check-in or with EgyptAir’s website before counting on the lounge bar.
Wi‑Fi in Terminal 3 typically leans on airport or airline-provided networks, and the Gienah Lounge connects into that system; plan for basic browsing speeds rather than heavy uploads. Power outlets in Cairo T3 lounges often sit along walls instead of every seat, so bring a 2‑meter charging cable and a plug adapter rated for Egypt’s 220V system if you are arriving from North America or Japan.
One practical play: when departing from Terminal 3 on Star Alliance, clear security, head straight to the Gienah Lounge to grab Wi‑Fi and a drink, then set a hard alarm for 40 minutes before departure to start walking back to your gate.
How to get in
- 01 Terminal 3
- 02 Star Alliance business