Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) has recently opened their new international Alfursan lounge at Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport Terminal 1.
SAUDIA Passengers can use the dedicated Premium Class check-in area then proceed directly to the lounge at the airside via Airside Mobility Mover (ATM).
![a building with a sign](jpg/jeddah_saudia_lounge_10-800x600.jpg)
![a large room with a white plant and a blue ceiling](jpg/jeddah_saudia_lounge_12-800x600.jpg)
![an airport with a check-in counter](jpg/jeddah_saudia_lounge_42-800x600.jpg)
![a train in a building](jpg/jeddah_saudia_lounge_23-800x600.jpg)
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Access to the Lounge
- Business Class and First Class passengers on SAUDIA
- Alfursan Elite and Elite+ and Skyteam elite cardholders flying SAUDIA can access the lounge.
The lounge also accepts payment for walk-in passengers. Business Class lounge access cost SAR345 while First Class lounge access cost SAR575 for 6 hours of access.
No Priority Pass or credit card entry. Instead, they can be used in nearby Welcome Lounge.
Features of Alfursan Lounge
- Has both dedicated First & Business class area
- The 3,500-square-meter lounge can accommodate around 450 guests at a time and over 10,000 guests throughout the day, making it the largest of its kind across the SkyTeam alliance.
![a man and woman wearing face masks](jpg/jeddah_saudia_lounge_51-800x600.jpg)
In the middle of the lounge, there is a centerpiece white piano.
![a room with a piano and chairs](jpg/jeddah_saudia_lounge_28-800x600.jpg)
![a man playing a white piano](jpg/jeddah_saudia_lounge_16-800x600.jpg)
![a room with a piano and chairs](jpg/jeddah_saudia_lounge_40-800x600.jpg)
Lounge Facilities
- Relaxation Area
- Business Center
- Kitchen and Dining Areas
- Dessert Bar
- Coffee Bar
- Kids’ Zone
Unlike the domestic AlFursan Lounge, the entire new international lounge is indoor, with no natural lighting and offer no views of the airport tarmac.
![a room with a counter and chairs](jpg/jeddah_saudia_lounge_48-800x600.jpg)
![a room with chairs and a tree](jpg/jeddah_saudia_lounge_13-800x600.jpg)
![a tree in a room with benches](jpg/jeddah_saudia_lounge_29.jpg)
![a room with chairs and tables](jpg/jeddah_saudia_lounge_07-800x600.jpg)
![a room with chairs and tables](jpg/jeddah_saudia_lounge_45-800x600.jpg)
![a room with round tables and chairs](jpg/jeddah_saudia_lounge_34-800x600.jpg)
![a man wearing a mask and holding a tray in a room with tables and chairs](jpg/jeddah_saudia_lounge_19-800x600.jpg)
![a couple of people wearing masks in a kitchen](jpg/jeddah_saudia_lounge_04-800x600.jpg)
There's the usual buffet area. However, be aware the buffet is only served during meal hours. Outside of meal hours the selection is limited.
![a row of food in pots](jpg/jeddah_saudia_lounge_35-800x600.jpg)
![a bowl of meat and vegetables](jpg/jeddah_saudia_lounge_46-800x600.jpg)
![a pot of food with a lemon wedge](jpg/jeddah_saudia_lounge_17-800x600.jpg)
![a bowl of rice with meat and vegetables](jpg/jeddah_saudia_lounge_02-800x600.jpg)
![a row of bowls of food on a counter](jpg/jeddah_saudia_lounge_22-800x600.jpg)
![a shelf with drinks and beverages on it](jpg/jeddah_saudia_lounge_26-800x600.jpg)
During my visit, there are a few robots serving appetizer dishes to each table.
![a machine with food on it](jpg/jeddah_saudia_lounge_03.jpg)
![a yellow robot with a screen](jpg/jeddah_saudia_lounge_18.jpg)
![a man standing in front of a glass display of food](jpg/jeddah_saudia_lounge_11-800x600.jpg)
![a woman wearing a mask holding a tray of chocolates](jpg/jeddah_saudia_lounge_24-800x600.jpg)
![a display case with food in it](jpg/jeddah_saudia_lounge_36-800x600.jpg)
![two men standing behind a counter with a face mask](jpg/jeddah_saudia_lounge_52-800x600.jpg)
![a glass wall with a round table and a desk](jpg/jeddah_saudia_lounge_49-800x600.jpg)
![a room with a round table and chairs](jpg/jeddah_saudia_lounge_15-800x600.jpg)
![a room with red walls and a few chairs](jpg/jeddah_saudia_lounge_21-800x600.jpg)
![a pool table in a room](jpg/jeddah_saudia_lounge_09-800x600.jpg)
![a display of awards in glass cases](jpg/jeddah_saudia_lounge_30-800x600.jpg)
![a group of model airplanes in glass cases](jpg/jeddah_saudia_lounge_33-800x600.jpg)
![a gold model airplane on a glass case](jpg/jeddah_saudia_lounge_44-800x600.jpg)
![a glass door with a sign on it](jpg/jeddah_saudia_lounge_20-800x600.jpg)
![a couch in a room](jpg/jeddah_saudia_lounge_41-800x600.jpg)
![a room with a map of the world and a television](jpg/jeddah_saudia_lounge_37-800x600.jpg)
AlFursan Lounge First Class Section
To the left of the entrance of AlFursan Lounge, there is a separate First Class section.
SAUDIA operates a handful of First Class flights to London, Paris, Washington D.C., New York and Los Angeles.
The additional features in the First Class section include:
- A la carte dining
- Cigar Bar
- Date Bar
- Ice cream bar
![a room with chairs and tables](jpg/saudia_first_class_lounge_jeddah_03-800x600.jpg)
![a room with leather couches and a table](jpg/saudia_first_class_lounge_jeddah_07-800x600.jpg)
![a box of cigars](jpg/saudia_first_class_lounge_jeddah_11-800x600.jpg)
![a room with chairs and a desk](jpg/saudia_first_class_lounge_jeddah_15-800x600.jpg)
![a room with tables and chairs and palm trees](jpg/saudia_first_class_lounge_jeddah_08-800x600.jpg)
![a man in a mask behind a bar](jpg/saudia_first_class_lounge_jeddah_05-800x600.jpg)
![a man wearing a mask and standing at a counter](jpg/saudia_first_class_lounge_jeddah_12-800x600.jpg)
![a palm tree made of dates](jpg/saudia_first_class_lounge_jeddah_02.jpg)
![Chef at First Class section of AlFursan Lounge](jpg/saudia_first_class_lounge_jeddah_09-800x600.jpg)
![a plate of food on a tray](jpg/saudia_first_class_lounge_jeddah_06-800x600.jpg)
![a plate of food on a table](jpg/saudia_first_class_lounge_jeddah_16-800x600.jpg)
![a plate of food on a black surface](jpg/saudia_first_class_lounge_jeddah_13-800x600.jpg)
![Ice cream bar](jpg/saudia_first_class_lounge_jeddah_01-800x600.jpg)
Bold Ambition
The Alfursan Lounge is a significant addition to the Jeddah new airport terminal.
Through the Jeddah hub, SAUDIA brings in 33 million visitors to the Kingdom. The hub will play a key role to welcome more than 300 million air passengers by 2030, including 100 million international visitors, in line with Saudi government vision 2030.
I tried out the impressive lounge and hope they can keep up the consistency of the service offering.