Bidvest Premier Lounge - Located on level 1, it opens Mondays through Fridays between 5:00 am and 8:30 pm, Saturdays from 6:30 am to 4:30 pm and Sundays from 7:00 am to 8:30 pm. Maximum stay: 2 hours. Smoking area, refreshments, drinks, TV, air conditioning, newspapers and magazines, telephones, Wi-Fi. Access: with Priority Pass, Lounge Club, DragonPass or Diners Club membership, through online booking or by paying at the door.
South African Airways Baobab Domestic Premium Class Lounge - It is situated on the first floor and opens Mondays through Fridays between 6:00 am and 8:00 pm, Saturdays from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sundays from 8:30 am to 8:30 pm. Snacks, TV, computers, beverages, newspapers, magazines, smoking area, Wi-Fi. Access: with Voyager Lifetime Platinum, Platinum, Gold or Silver membership, first and business class passengers from South African Airways and Star Alliance airlines, Star Alliance Gold members.
VIP lounges at PLZ
Which VIP lounges are at Port Elizabeth airport (PLZ), where they are and how to get in. See also the airport guide for general information.
Opening hours and access conditions can change at any time. Check with the lounge before you go.
Lounge access with Priority Pass
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Facilities and services
The airport has an ATM, postbox, VIP lounges, mobile phone service, public telephones and free Wi-Fi access for 4 hours. There is a conference center on the first floor of the terminal and a meeting room in Aero Park Block B.
Food and Drinks- Restaurants and coffee shops are available on the ground floor and the first level.
Shopping- Options include stores selling souvenirs, clothing, footwear and electronics.
Baggage- Enquiries about lost property should be directed to the offices of the corresponding airline.
Other Services- Pharmacy, first aid clinic, baby changing facilities, prayer room.
How to get into a lounge
- Lounge membership: programs like Priority Pass give access to independent lounges in many airports, for an annual fee or per visit.
- Credit cards: some premium cards include lounge visits. Check whether your card covers the lounges at PLZ and how many guests you can bring.
- Ticket or status: business and first class tickets, and frequent flyer status with an airline or its alliance, usually give access to the airline's lounges.
- Day pass: many lounges sell entry at the door when there is space. Prices and rules vary.
Long layover? See hotels and overnight stay. Need help moving around the airport? See special assistance at PLZ.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a lounge at Port Elizabeth airport (PLZ) without a business class ticket?
Usually yes: many lounges accept lounge memberships such as Priority Pass, some premium credit cards, airline status or a paid day pass at the door. Each lounge sets its own rules, so check the conditions of the one you want to use.
Content written by German Giudici
Creator of the Aeropuertos del Mundo website network since 2007.