Salon Premiere Classe
★3.4(37 reviews)ALG · Between Terminal 1 and 2
Algiers' oneworld-aligned salon by gate 5, with a hot buffet and a calm, refined feel.
Salon Première Classe is the oneworld-aligned lounge at Houari Boumediene Airport, positioned between Terminals 1 and 2 next to gate 5, just before the security checkpoint. It welcomes oneworld Sapphire status holders and business-class passengers. The decor blends modern elegance with traditional Algerian touches — warm lighting, clean minimalist lines and seating arranged to maximise privacy — and the mood is calm and refined, with soft jazz in the background and only a low hum of conversation. The kitchen runs to a hot buffet alongside snacks, and the lounge is equipped with Wi-Fi and TV. It's well kept and quiet, rarely feeling overcrowded even at peak, which makes it a favourite for business travellers and anyone after a settled spot before clearing security. Because it sits landside, it's a good place to relax if you arrive early, before you head through to the gates.
Crowding · rarely crowded
A reliable spot for getting work done before clearing security, with fast Wi-Fi suitable for video calls and large uploads, plus outlets near most seats. Work surfaces are limited, so it suits a laptop session more than spreading out.
Modest but well-curated — a hot buffet plus light snacks and refreshments rather than a sprawling spread. Freshly baked pastries and local Algerian tea are the standouts, with a range of soft drinks. It suits a quick, satisfying bite before security more than a full meal.
Dietary: Vegetarian · Halal
Enter the main terminal area between Terminals 1 and 2, follow signs towards gate 5, and find the lounge entrance just before security; check in at reception.
- 01Enter the terminal area between Terminals 1 and 2
- 02Follow signs towards gate 5
- 03Find the lounge entrance just before security
- 04Check in at the reception desk
Landmarks: Gate 5 · Security checkpoint · Terminal 1 entrance
ℹ Between Terminal 1 and 2, Next To Gate 5, BeforeSecurity
oneworld Sapphire & EmeraldIncluded: Complimentary snacks · Complimentary hot buffet · Complimentary soft drinks
oneworld Sapphire Status or Business Class Ticket
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This is the oneworld-aligned salon — bring oneworld Sapphire status or a business-class boarding pass.
It sits before security by gate 5, so it's a good place to settle if you arrive early.
Time a hot-buffet plate here, as the food is a step up from snack-only lounges.
Try the Algerian tea served with mint and sugar.
Ask reception for the Wi-Fi password on arrival, and grab a quiet corner for work.
Quick answers.
No — Salon Première Classe does not offer shower facilities.
Access is normally restricted to premium-cabin passengers and oneworld Sapphire (or higher) status holders.
Yes — children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.
