Luanda Airport Lounges
Quatro de Fevereiro Airport · Luanda, Angola
Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola, has three lounges, all on the international side. The Pall Lounge is the most accessible, taking DragonPass, Priority Pass and major-alliance status, plus walk-in day passes. The SkyTeam-aligned Welwitchia and the oneworld TAAG Lounge round out the field for premium-cabin and status passengers.
Content updated June 24, 2026
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Last updated June 24, 2026
Where we'd actually go.
Pall Lounge
The Pall Lounge has the widest access at Luanda — DragonPass, Priority Pass, Star Alliance and oneworld status all get you in, and it also sells a walk-in day pass. Airside on level one of the International Terminal, it's the default choice for most international departures from LAD.
Pall Lounge
The Pall Lounge sells a walk-in day pass for travellers without status or a membership, with snacks, soft drinks and an included bar. Booking through DragonPass or Priority Pass is usually the cheaper route, but the pay-in option means you're never locked out.
Welwitchia
The Welwitchia Lounge serves SkyTeam Elite Plus passengers and premium-cabin flyers, and it's the only LAD lounge with showers and a business centre. Open 24 hours near gate four, it's a calm, well-equipped option if you hold SkyTeam status.
TAAG Lounge
The TAAG Lounge is the home lounge of Angola's flag carrier, serving oneworld Sapphire status holders and business-class passengers in International Departures. It's the only LAD lounge with a hot buffet, with tarmac views and an evening operating window.
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Pall Lounge
★2.8The Pall Lounge is the most accessible lounge at Luanda's Quatro de Fevereiro Airport, sitting airside on level one of the International Terminal after passport control and security. It…
TAAG Lounge
★3.8The TAAG Lounge is the home lounge of Angola's flag carrier at Quatro de Fevereiro Airport, in the International Departures area after security. It serves oneworld Sapphire status holders…
Welwitchia
★3.4The Welwitchia Lounge is Luanda's SkyTeam lounge, open 24 hours near gate four at Quatro de Fevereiro Airport. It serves SkyTeam Elite Plus passengers and business- or first-class flyers,…
Quatro de Fevereiro Airport lounges by terminal.
International Terminal
All three of Luanda's lounges sit on the international side of Quatro de Fevereiro Airport, airside after passport control and security. The Pall Lounge is the most flexible option, taking DragonPass, Priority Pass and alliance status plus walk-in entry; the Welwitchia Lounge covers SkyTeam; and the TAAG Lounge serves oneworld passengers in International Departures. There are no separate domestic-terminal lounges in our listing.
- —All LAD lounges are on the international side, airside after security
- —Pall Lounge takes DragonPass, Priority Pass, alliance status and walk-in day passes
- —Welwitchia serves SkyTeam and is the only lounge with showers and a business centre
- —TAAG Lounge is the oneworld option and the only one with a hot buffet
How to get into lounges at LAD.
Luanda is a small lounge field, but it covers the main access routes. The Pall Lounge is the workhorse — DragonPass, Priority Pass, Star Alliance and oneworld status all get you in, and it sells a walk-in day pass too. SkyTeam status reaches the Welwitchia Lounge, and oneworld premium passengers use the TAAG Lounge. Check which lounge matches your card or airline before you clear security, as all three are airside on the international side.
Priority Pass
Priority Pass is accepted at the Pall Lounge in the International Terminal — the one LAD lounge in the Priority Pass network. It's airside on level one after passport control and security.
Priority PassDragonPass
DragonPass also opens the Pall Lounge at Luanda. If you carry both DragonPass and Priority Pass, either gets you into the same lounge — the most accessible option at LAD.
DragonPassAirline & alliance status
SkyTeam Elite Plus status reaches the Welwitchia Lounge, while the Pall Lounge admits Star Alliance Gold and oneworld Sapphire passengers. The TAAG Lounge is the dedicated oneworld lounge for Sapphire status holders. Access follows your tier and the airline you're flying.
SkyTeam
Star Alliance
oneworldBusiness & First class ticket
A business- or first-class ticket on a SkyTeam, Star Alliance or oneworld carrier gets you into the matching lounge — Welwitchia for SkyTeam, Pall for Star Alliance, and Pall or TAAG for oneworld. The simplest route if you're flying premium out of Luanda.
SkyTeamStar AllianceoneworldWalk-in day pass
The Pall Lounge sells a walk-in day pass, so you can pay per visit without status or a membership. It covers snacks, soft drinks and an included bar, with a maximum stay of around two hours.
Know before you go.
The Pall Lounge is your best bet
- —The Pall Lounge takes the most access types at LAD — DragonPass, Priority Pass, Star Alliance, oneworld and walk-in — so it's the safest single choice.
- —It's airside on level one of the International Terminal, after passport control and security.
- —Walk-in entry means you're not locked out even without status, though booking via a lounge membership is usually cheaper.
Match the lounge to your status
- —SkyTeam Elite Plus passengers should head for the Welwitchia Lounge near gate four — the only LAD lounge with showers.
- —oneworld Sapphire and business-class flyers can use the TAAG Lounge, Angola's flag-carrier lounge in International Departures.
- —If you hold a contract-lounge membership rather than airline status, the Pall Lounge is the one that accepts it.
Mind the opening hours
- —The Welwitchia Lounge runs 24 hours, handy for late-night or early-morning international departures.
- —The TAAG Lounge keeps a narrow evening window (around 19:30 to 23:30), so it suits late TAAG departures rather than daytime flights.
- —The Pall Lounge opens from 06:00 until the last flight — check its hours line up with your departure.
Know what each offers
- —The TAAG Lounge is the only LAD lounge with a hot buffet; the others lean on cold food and snacks.
- —The Welwitchia Lounge is the most work-friendly, with a business centre and shower facilities.
- —All three serve alcohol and have Wi-Fi, but only the Pall and TAAG lounges list air conditioning.
Frequently asked, frequently answered.
We track three lounges at Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda — the Pall Lounge, the Welwitchia Lounge and the TAAG Lounge. All three are on the international side of the airport, airside after passport control and security.
Yes. Priority Pass is accepted at the Pall Lounge in the International Terminal, which is the one Luanda lounge in the Priority Pass network. DragonPass also opens the same lounge, so either membership works there.
Yes. The Pall Lounge sells a walk-in day pass, so you can pay per visit without Priority Pass, DragonPass or airline status. It covers snacks, soft drinks and an included bar, with a maximum stay of around two hours.
For the widest access, the Pall Lounge works on DragonPass, Priority Pass, Star Alliance and oneworld status, and also sells walk-in entry. If you hold SkyTeam status, the Welwitchia Lounge is the option for you; oneworld premium passengers can use the TAAG Lounge.
Yes. The Welwitchia Lounge serves SkyTeam Elite Plus passengers and premium-cabin flyers. It's open 24 hours near gate four and is the only Luanda lounge with showers and a business centre.
Yes. The TAAG Lounge is the home lounge of Angola's flag carrier in International Departures, serving oneworld Sapphire status holders and business-class passengers. It's the only LAD lounge with a hot buffet and keeps an evening operating window.
All three are airside — after passport control and the security check. The Pall Lounge sits on level one of the International Terminal, the Welwitchia Lounge is near gate four, and the TAAG Lounge is in the International Departures area.
The TAAG Lounge is the only Luanda lounge with a hot buffet. The Welwitchia and Pall lounges lean on cold food, snacks and drinks rather than a full hot spread.