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Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures) vs Saudia AlFursan Lounge
Saudia AlFursan Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.7/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.5/5 for Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures). Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures) is ahead on wi-fi; Saudia AlFursan Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, food, power outlets, staff & service and exclusivity. Both are in Terminal 1 at JED. No program on Lounge Frog's record gets you into both.
Details checked as recently as September 2026. Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures) | Saudia AlFursan Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.5/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | Not rated | 3.0/5 |
| Food | 3.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 2.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Coffee | Not rated | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 1.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 3.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Workspace | 2.0/5 | Not rated |
| Restrooms | 4.0/5 | Not rated |
| Cleanliness | 2.0/5 | Not rated |
| Staff & service | 2.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Views & light | 1.0/5 | Not rated |
| Exclusivity | 2.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 1 | Terminal 1 |
| Nearest gate | 39 | Not recorded |
| Hours | 12 AM – 11:59 PM daily | 12 AM – 11:59 PM daily |
| Bar | Bar: unknown | No bar |
| Shower rooms | None on record | 1 |
| Guests | Unlimited guests per cardholder, max stay 2 hours; children under 2 admitted free. | Saudia First and Business Class passengers; AlFursan Gold members in Economy on Saudia or SkyTeam and AlFursan Silver members in Economy on Saudia; SkyTeam Elite Plus members travelling on Saudia. AlFursan Gold and SkyTeam Elite Plus may invite one same-day guest. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures)
- Priority Pass
- Only Saudia AlFursan Lounge
- SkyTeam Elite Plus Lounge Access
Quick answers
Which is better, Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures) or Saudia AlFursan Lounge?
Saudia AlFursan Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.7/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.5/5 for Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures). Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures) is ahead on wi-fi; Saudia AlFursan Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, food, power outlets, staff & service and exclusivity.
Can one membership get me into both Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures) and Saudia AlFursan Lounge?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record: Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures) admits through Priority Pass, and Saudia AlFursan Lounge through SkyTeam Elite Plus Lounge Access.
Are Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures) and Saudia AlFursan Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 1 at King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Which has showers, Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures) or Saudia AlFursan Lounge?
Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures) has none on record; Saudia AlFursan Lounge has 1 shower.