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Port Harcourt International Airport
Get in and out of the airport in minutes.
Empire de Panache runs the VIP lounge in the departure area at Port Harcourt, and takes care of everything around your flight — tickets, protocol, chauffeur, hotel and security.
- Serving travellers since 2016
- Phone line open 24/7, all year
- Lounge in the departure area
- Board through our own door
One call takes care of the whole airport.
We have built a one-stop protocol and logistics service so your journey through the airport is smooth and hassle-free.
Departing or arriving, on any airline you choose, we lift the logistics off your shoulders — and add whatever else your trip needs, arranged around you.
- Easy
- Stress free
- Time saving
What we can do for you
All services
Airport VIP Lounge
Wait for your flight in a quiet, private lounge in the departure area — with its own boarding door.
See the lounge- Protocol and LogisticsWe meet you, handle check-in and luggage, and see you through the airport — departing or arriving.
- Airline TicketingInstant quotes and real-time bookings on any airline, to destinations worldwide.
- Private Jet CharterCharter flights for private, corporate and diplomatic travel, arranged quickly and in detail.
- Hotel ReservationQuality, secure hotel rooms in Port Harcourt, before or after your flight.
- Chauffeur ServicesExecutive cars and well-groomed chauffeurs for airport transfers and meetings across the city.
- Armed Security ServicesReliable private security for your visit, coordinated with your travel.
From your door to your seat
Four steps, and none of them involve a queue.
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Call or message us
Tell us when you fly. We respond straight away and can sort your ticket too.
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We bring you to the airport
A well-groomed chauffeur collects you and drives you in comfort.
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We take the stress off you
Relax in the lounge while we handle your check-in and luggage.
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Enjoy the airport
We guide you through safely and you board through our private door.
A quiet room away from the rush
Air-conditioned, soundproofed and calm, with a glass wall over the tarmac and its own door to the aircraft.
- 19
- lounge chairs, each with a charging stool
- 5
- workstations with free internet
- 12
- seats when the dining area becomes a conference room
- 8
- guests in the private VVIP room
- Free internet
- Tea and cappuccino
- Bar and mocktails
- Continental menu
- Smart TVs
- Charging at every seat
Who it is for
If you are short on time, hate waiting, want to feel like the VIP you are, or would rather work away from prying eyes — this is for you.
Who we look after
- Executives and business leaders
- Delegations and officials
- Families and solo travellers
- Groups heading to meetings and conferences
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Something else on your mind? Our team answers the phone around the clock.
Call 0904 220 3372Where is the Empire de Panache lounge?
In the departure area of Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, Rivers State. Our office is at 73A Evo Road, GRA Phase II, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
How do I book?
Call us on 0904 220 3372, send us a WhatsApp message, or fill in the booking form on our contact page. Our phone line is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
What is included in the VIP lounge?
Comfortable lounge chairs with device charging, workstations, free internet, tea, cappuccino on request, refreshments and snacks, smart TVs, a bar and a continental menu. You board through a separate door away from the crowd.
What is the difference between VIP and VVIP?
The VVIP room is a private space next to the VIP area. It seats eight and comes with complimentary food and drinks and personalised service.
Can you help with check-in and luggage?
Yes. While you relax in the lounge, our team handles your check-in and luggage and then guides you through the airport.
Can you pick me up and take me to the airport?
Yes. Our chauffeur service covers transfers between the airport and anywhere in Port Harcourt, in executive cars.
Does it matter which airline I fly?
No. We work with any airline of your choice, departing or arriving.
Flying through Port Harcourt soon?
Tell us your flight. We will handle the airport — and everything around it.
Phone line open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year