Surprise: Saudia Opens Lounge At London Heathrow Airport

Saudia has just opened a lounge at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), one of its only lounges outside of Saudi Arabia. The facility looks quite nice, assuming you’re not looking for a drink.

New Saudia Lounge London Heathrow Terminal 4

SkyTeam member Saudia has just opened a lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 4, in partnership with Plaza Premium Group. The lounge is located across from gate 10, and is open daily from 7AM until 10:15PM.

In line with SkyTeam lounge access policies, the 140-seat lounge is open to SkyTeam first and business class passengers, as well as SkyTeam Elite Plus members, but is obviously primarily targeted at Saudia passengers, for the carrier’s up to six daily flights to the airport (three to Jeddah, and three to Riyadh). For what it’s worth, Air France, KLM, and Korean Air, also depart from Heathrow Terminal 4.

Here’s how the airline describes the design and amenities of the lounge:

The lounge features a range of luxurious offerings showcasing the warmth of Saudi hospitality, including traditional Saudi coffee and dates from the Kingdom. A premium dining experience is available through an international buffet, with a private VIP area offering à la carte dining and personalized butler service. Additional features include a bespoke London Tea Exchange experience, luxury showers with Urban Apothecary amenities, prayer rooms, and a quiet zone. Guests can also enjoy fully equipped workspaces, along with high-speed Wi-Fi and charging stations — ensuring comfort and connectivity throughout their stay.

The lounge’s design incorporates refined accessories, such as sculptures and artwork, to elevate the ambiance. Enhanced lighting installations add warmth and a luxurious feel to the space.

As you can see, the lounge has a “London Tea Exchange experience,” but doesn’t have alcohol, in line with what you’d expect from Saudia.

Here’s what Saudia Chief Guest Experience Officer Rossen Dimitrov had to say:

“The launch of our new lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 4 is a testament to Saudia’s dedication to providing an exceptional travel experience that embodies the essence of Saudi hospitality. We are proud to offer our guests a premium space that combines comfort, luxury, and cultural richness, setting a new benchmark for international travel.”

This takes the place of the former SkyTeam lounge

For those curious, the new Saudia Lounge Heathrow is located in the space of the former SkyTeam Lounge Heathrow. That lounge closed in 2020 due to the pandemic. Plaza Premium ended up taking over the space.

The lounge used to be two levels, but when Plaza Premium took over the lounge, it only used the first level. The company stated that something would be coming to the second level, but didn’t state what it would be. Now we know, as the Saudia Lounge is located on top of the Plaza Premium Lounge, in the space of the second floor of the former SkyTeam Lounge.

Bottom line

Saudia has opened a lounge at London Heathrow Airport, one of its few lounges outside of Saudi Arabia. It’s always nice to see more lounge options, and this lounge looks quite elegant, though admittedly isn’t ideal for those looking to imbibe. If you’re flying SkyTeam out of Terminal 4 and have lounge access, this is worth being aware of.

What do you make of the new Saudia Lounge Heathrow?