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).
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.
In the middle of the lounge, there is a centerpiece white piano.
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.
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.
During my visit, there are a few robots serving appetizer dishes to each table.
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
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.
Is there a locket where I can store my hand carry?
I recently spent 8 hours in this lounge on two different trips. I agree with most of what you said but had a few complaints:
1. The lounge was great but they play the same repetitive music non-stop. It was the same 30 second clip on permanent loop both times. I couldn’t take it anymore after a few hours of listening to it, I went over and spoke to a manager if she could change the music or turn it off. She said that she couldn’t and it was traditional Saudi music. I am sure there are 100s of Saudi songs that could have been played. I ended up leaving the lounge for a half hour to recover. Seriously, that is how bad it was.
2. The big draw for me was the showers in the lounge which I was excited to try after a 16 hour flight from LAX. I ended up not showering. The place smelled musty, there were no slippers and I didn’t feel comfortable standing barefoot in a public shower.
I am traveling from jfk usa to juadia to Islamabad Pakistan by Saudi Arabia airlines in business class. But from but at juadia airport l have 18 hours layover . Can l stay at business class lounge for 18 hours
Lounges have time limits, but from experience they aren’t enforced.
Hi can use my citi master card to access the lounge
My husband and I are planning to fly Business from Washington, DC to Karachi and I would like to know the following:
(1) Am I allowed to use the Business Class lounge with my husband?
(2) Do I need to wear a black gown and cover my head to disembark from the plane to the lounge?
I await your response.
Thank you.
Hi Sam, big fan of your blogs and content. Me, wife and 3 kids are traveling from US to Pakistan with economy class. We have a layover of 16 hours in Jeddah airport. We will land at Terminal 1. I needed to ask you some clarifications;
1. Is Al fursan lounge located in Terminal 1 of Jeddah airport? Is it located before the immigration and do we need to have a saudi visa to enter the lounge? How much does it charge?
2. Is there anyother lounge in Terminal 1 besides the Al Fursan lounge?
3. I have heard about a airport hotel inside the airport having about 120 rooms, is it correct and whats the detail and whereabouts of that hotel? I had a chance to talk to the front desk lady of that hotel but she knew very little english so couldnt understand much.
Hi! I wish to know when the transit hotel inside Jeddah King Abdulaziz Airport will be opening. Regards and thanks.
I don’t think there is one.
hello sam,
i am traveling Washington dc to Lahore i have more then five hour layover on Jeddah airport how much they charge for lounge access pls guide me
You’ve two options
1.Go out as you’re eligible for tourist visa
2.Pay for Alfursan lounge and use It
17h hours layover in Jeddah oneway and 19h layover in Riayadh on return to USA..
Flying business class on Saudi Arabia airlines…
Any ideas of what to do as a woman US citizen
Hi i wanted to ask that my parents will be travelling from karachi to jeddah and then to jouf (domestic) with layover of 7 hours in jeddah with saudia airlines
How can they access alfursan lounge and can i oay and book in advance as they are travelling economy
They can pay at the lounge
Hi Sam,
Hopefully you are doing good. I always like’s your video’s. Please let us know more details about AL-Fursan Lounge for Economy passengers.
Thank you.
Farzana.
You can pay to enter the lounge if traveling in Economy.
Hi
I am going to travel from HYD to Jeddah to AMS and have 18 hours Layover in Jeddah .
I am interested to know if I can use the Al-Fursan lounge ? Is it free ? Do I have to pay ?
If yes , do I have to book along with tickets ?
Can you please help me with link to book it ?
Thanks
I believe the lounge accept cash payment.
Can Saudia economy class passengers access this lounge, for a fee?
I don’t think so. There is no information on this so far, I will check and get back to you.
Thank you for the review! We are contemplating booking a flight on Saudi Airlines in Business class in August and there is a 10 hour layover in the airport in Jeddah. Is there a time limit for passengers to be in the lounge?
No time limit observed.
Opss sorry my bad , I messed up , their flight is via Jeddah and onwards is via Riyadh
Sorry for the mix up.
Hyderabad – Jeddah – Washington
Return : Washington – Riyadh – Hyderabad
Thanks for your reply
you should clarify on the transit hotel with whoever booked this ticket with such a long stop.
Dear Sam,
Thanks for sharing the wonderful blog , I’ve a question.
My parents are old ( 80 Year old ) and they’re flying Saudia Economy Class from Hyderabad, India to Washington DC, USA via Riyadh and they have a layover of 18 hours in Jeddah.
My question is , can they use Al-Fursan lounge if they pay ? or will it be free if the layover is more.
Kindly let me know
Thanks again
-Ahmed
You mentioned via Riyadh so why would they need lounge in Jeddah? doesn’t quite add up.