Welwitchia
★3.4(1,571 reviews)LAD
Luanda's SkyTeam lounge — 24 hours, with showers and a business centre.
The Welwitchia Lounge is the SkyTeam option at Luanda's Quatro de Fevereiro Airport, sitting near gate four and open around the clock. Access is for SkyTeam Elite Plus status holders and passengers travelling in business or first class on an eligible flight. It's the most distinctive lounge at LAD: alongside the usual seating it has shower facilities and a dedicated business centre, neither of which the other two Luanda lounges offer. The layout is divided into a quiet area with comfortable armchairs, a TV room and a work zone, with décor leaning on modern, locally inspired accents and warm lighting. Food is a cold spread with snacks rather than a hot buffet, paired with an included bar serving wine and beer plus soft drinks, and the lounge also lists spa services. With Wi-Fi, a business centre and 24-hour opening, it's well suited to SkyTeam travellers who want to work, freshen up or simply wait out an overnight connection in calm.
Crowding · moderate at peak
The most work-friendly lounge at Luanda, with a dedicated business centre, reliable Wi-Fi and plenty of power. The quiet area suits calls and focused work, though dedicated desk space is limited outside the business centre.
The Welwitchia Lounge serves a cold spread and snacks with a local accent rather than a full hot buffet, alongside an included bar with wine, beer and soft drinks. It's a satisfying refreshment stop, with a good wine selection and a focus on quick bites before a flight.
Dietary: Vegetarian options · Halal options
Near gate four, airside. After clearing security, head towards gate four and follow the signage past the duty-free shops; the lounge entrance is on the left.
- 01Clear security
- 02Head towards gate four
- 03Follow the corridor past the duty-free shops
- 04The Welwitchia Lounge entrance is on your left
Landmarks: Gate 4 · Duty-free shops · Security checkpoint
ℹ Near gate 4
SkyTeam Elite PlusSkyTeam Elite Plus Status or Business/First Class Ticket
Flying from LAD without status? These lounges sell day passes:
See bookable lounges at LADMake the most of it.
This is the only Luanda lounge with showers — handy after or before a long-haul flight.
It's open 24 hours, so it works for late-night and early-morning SkyTeam departures.
Use the business centre for last-minute work and printing.
Access is SkyTeam-only — if you're flying Star Alliance or oneworld, head for the Pall or TAAG lounge instead.
Check the TV room for flight updates and boarding announcements.
Quick answers.
Yes — the lounge operates 24 hours a day, which makes it useful for late-night and early-morning international departures from Luanda.
Yes — SkyTeam Elite Plus members can access the Welwitchia Lounge, as can passengers travelling in business or first class on an eligible SkyTeam flight.
Yes — the Welwitchia Lounge has shower facilities, the only Luanda lounge that does, so you can freshen up before your flight.
