International, Module F
Pearl Lounge
Open 24 hours, with jollof and fried rice, beer, wine, champagne and spirits, and showers.
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6 Bookable Abuja Airport Lounges (ABV): 2026 Guide
Abuja's Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport sells passes for six lounges: three for international departures, at about $26 to $32, and three in the domestic terminal, at about $9 to $13. The international lounges are full-service, with hot food, a bar and showers. The domestic ones are cheaper but more limited: two include just one free drink, with food and extra drinks charged.
Quick answer
Which ABV lounge should you choose?
On an international flight, the Pearl Lounge is open 24 hours with hot dishes and a full bar, and the SDS Executive Lounge gives you a longer 5-hour pass. On a domestic flight, the Airspace Lounge before security has spirits and showers. Each option below can be booked online; use the full ABV list to check for changes.
International, 3rd floor
SDS Executive Lounge
A 5-hour pass, a hot buffet, beer and wine, showers and a kids' play area.
Domestic, Module D (landside)
Airspace Lounge
Spirits, cocktails and showers before security, about $13.
Domestic, Module B
Lounge One
After security, about $13, with one free drink and food to order.
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The List: Bookable Abuja Airport Lounges
These are the ABV lounges that sell passes online.
International Departures
Three lounges after security and passport control. Pearl and SDS are in the New International Terminal; check that your departure area matches before you buy.
- Check lounge pass
Pearl Lounge (International)
Day pass available
After the final security screening, continue to Module F, Level 0, next to the transit hotel and before the boarding gates. Open 24 hours daily. Hot dishes such as jollof rice and fried rice from a staffed dining area, snacks and fruit, beer, wine, champagne and spirits, vegetarian options, showers, a prayer room, a smoking area and a kids' play area. About $32 for a 3-hour pass; à la carte dishes cost extra.
- Check lounge pass
SDS Executive Lounge (International)
Day pass available
After security in the New International Terminal, follow the Premium Lounges signs, turn left and go up to the 3rd floor, then follow signs to the Executive Lounge. Open 04:00 to midnight daily. A hot and cold buffet, halal and vegetarian options, beer and wine, showers, a prayer room, a smoking area, a baby care room and a kids' play area. About $26 for a 5-hour pass, the longest at ABV, and children under 3 enter free.
- Check lounge pass
The Gabfol Lounge (International)
Day pass available
After security and passport control, go to Lounge 3, then up to the 2nd floor near the central screening area. Open 07:00 to 23:00 daily, with snacks, soft drinks, Wi-Fi and showers. About $29 for a 3-hour pass, and children under 12 enter free.
Tip:Long wait before an international flight?.The SDS Executive Lounge sells a 5-hour pass rather than the usual 3 hours, and the Pearl Lounge is open around the clock, so either suits a long or overnight wait.
Domestic Terminal
Cheaper lounges with fewer inclusions. Check what's free before you order.
- Check lounge pass
Airspace Lounge (Domestic, Landside)
Day pass available
Before security, on the right-hand side of the 1st floor of the Module D Wing. Open 07:00 to 20:00 daily. Snacks, beer, spirits and cocktails at a dedicated bar, Wi-Fi and showers. Hot food costs extra. About $13 for a 3-hour pass, and children under 4 enter free.
- Check lounge pass
Lounge One (Domestic)
Day pass available
After security, turn right into the Module B Wing; the lounge is opposite the boarding gate. Open 06:00 to 20:00 daily, with snacks, a bar and Wi-Fi. Complimentary drinks are limited to one beer or soft drink, and hot food and extra drinks cost extra. About $13 for a 3-hour pass, and children under 4 enter free.
- Check lounge pass
@9tysix VIP Lounge (Domestic)
Day pass available
After security, on the 2nd floor of the departure area. Open 06:00 to 20:00 daily, with snacks and drinks. Complimentary drinks are limited to one per guest. About $9 for a 3-hour pass, the cheapest ABV lounge, and children under 5 enter free.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a 24-hour lounge at Abuja Airport?
Yes. The Pearl Lounge in international departures, at Module F, Level 0, is open 24 hours with hot dishes, a full bar and showers.
Can I pay for lounge access at ABV?
Yes, at six lounges: three for international flights at about $26 to $32, and three in the domestic terminal at about $9 to $13.
Which Abuja Airport lounges have showers?
The Pearl, SDS Executive and Gabfol lounges for international flights, and the Airspace Lounge before security in the domestic terminal.
Are drinks included in Abuja's domestic lounges?
Only partly. Lounge One and the @9tysix VIP Lounge include one complimentary drink, with extra drinks and hot food charged. The Airspace Lounge has a bar with spirits, but hot food costs extra.
Which ABV lounge gives the longest stay?
The SDS Executive Lounge in international departures sells a 5-hour pass, for about $26. The other ABV lounges sell 3-hour passes.
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