South African Airways The LoungeDurban Airport (DUR)
★3.1(16 reviews)DUR
Durban's branded airline lounge — for premium South African Airways and Star Alliance passengers.
The South African Airways Baobab Premium Class Lounge is Durban King Shaka's branded airline lounge, located on the third floor of the Domestic Terminal. It serves premium-cabin South African Airways passengers and eligible Star Alliance customers, giving frequent flyers and premium travellers a quiet place to settle before a domestic departure. The lounge offers complimentary food and drink — snacks alongside a bar with house wine, beer, liquor and soft drinks — and a comfortable seating area away from the terminal floor. If you're flying South African Airways in a premium cabin or hold qualifying Star Alliance status, it's the most consistent branded-airline experience at Durban; access otherwise depends on your ticket and tier, so check current eligibility before you travel.
Crowding · generally calm
A quiet place to check email and catch up before a flight, with Wi-Fi and comfortable seating, though it isn't a dedicated business lounge.
Complimentary snacks alongside a bar serving house wine, beer and liquor plus soft drinks — a light spread to see premium and Star Alliance passengers comfortably through to boarding rather than a full meal.
Dietary: Vegetarian snack options
The lounge is on the third floor of the Domestic Terminal at Durban King Shaka; follow the lounge signage and head up to the third level.
- 01Arrive at the Domestic Terminal
- 02Head to the third floor
- 03Follow signage for the South African Airways lounge
- 04Present eligible travel or status at reception
Landmarks: Domestic Terminal, third floor
ℹ King Shaka (DUR)
Included: Complimentary snacks · Complimentary soft drinks · Complimentary house wine and beer · Complimentary liquor
Pricing is confirmed at booking.
Online purchase isn't available for this lounge yet — paid entry is sold at the lounge reception.
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South African Airways The Lounge tips
This is an airline lounge for premium South African Airways and Star Alliance passengers — check your eligibility before relying on it.
It's on the third floor of the Domestic Terminal, so allow a moment to find it.
If you don't fly SAA or hold Star Alliance status, the Bidvest Premier Lounge is the DragonPass/Priority Pass alternative on the domestic side.
It's a quiet, calm space — good if you want to escape the terminal floor.
Confirm current access rules, as airline lounge eligibility can change.
South African Airways The Lounge: frequently asked questions
It serves premium-cabin South African Airways passengers and eligible Star Alliance customers. Access depends on your ticket and frequent-flyer tier, so check current eligibility before you travel.
It's on the third floor of the Domestic Terminal at Durban King Shaka, the Baobab Premium Class Lounge.
Complimentary snacks and a bar with house wine, beer, liquor and soft drinks, in a quiet seating area away from the terminal floor.
