Plaza Premium Lounge (International)
Rio de Janeiro/Galeão–Antonio Carlos Jobim International · Rio de Janeiro
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At a glance
A 14,000 sq ft lounge in the South Pier extension, reached by escalator from Level 3 just after the duty free shops. It has a food and drink selection, draught beer, showers (charged), workstations, free Wi-Fi, TV channels and newspapers, plus VIP rooms for more privacy. Art by local graffiti artists decorates the space. Open 24 hours.
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How it worksWho gets in
Check the program, card, flight and guest conditions before relying on entry.
Cards that get you in: Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card, Business Platinum Card (Canada), Carte Platinum (France)
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Entry and guest policy
Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass members: guests per the card's allowance. Walk-up entry sold by the hour; children under 2 free.
Location & opening hours
Rio de Janeiro/Galeão–Antonio Carlos Jobim International · Terminal 2
South Pier, international departures, Terminal 2, Level 3 (airside). Take the escalator just after the duty free shops.
- Opening hours
- 12 AM – 11:59 PM daily
- Local time · America/Sao Paulo
Editorial ratings
15 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.
What a 5 means for each metric
- Seating & comfort
- plenty of comfortable seats, easy to find one
- Quiet
- calm enough to work, read, or nap
- Space
- never feels packed, even at peak
- Food
- real meals, fresh and varied
- Drinks & bar
- good pours, real selection, no nickel-and-diming
- Coffee
- barista-made, not a push-button machine
- Wi-Fi
- fast and reliable for video calls
- Power outlets
- an outlet at every seat
- Workspace
- desks, quiet rooms, phone booths
- Showers
- clean, available without a long wait
- Restrooms
- clean, plentiful, well kept
- Cleanliness
- tables bussed fast, nothing sticky
- Staff & service
- attentive, friendly, quick
- Views & light
- tarmac views, natural light
- Exclusivity
- premium-cabin or invitation only; no day passes or lounge networks
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Quick answers
Who can get into Plaza Premium Lounge (International)?
Plaza Premium Lounge (International) lists access through DragonPass and Plaza Premium. Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass members: guests per the card's allowance. Walk-up entry sold by the hour; children under 2 free. Lounge Frog last checked this in November 2026.
What are the opening hours of Plaza Premium Lounge (International)?
Plaza Premium Lounge (International) is open 12 AM – 11:59 PM daily (local time, America/Sao Paulo). Lounge Frog last checked this in November 2026.
Where is Plaza Premium Lounge (International)?
Plaza Premium Lounge (International) is in Terminal 2 at Rio de Janeiro/Galeão–Antonio Carlos Jobim International (GIG). South Pier, international departures, Terminal 2, Level 3 (airside). Take the escalator just after the duty free shops.
Does Plaza Premium Lounge (International) have showers and a bar?
Plaza Premium Lounge (International) has 2 shower suites, a full bar and seating for about 150.
How good is Plaza Premium Lounge (International)?
Lounge Frog rates Plaza Premium Lounge (International) 4.4 out of 5 overall, the average of 15 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
Other lounges in Terminal 2
7 more at GIG. Entry eligibility varies by lounge.
- Star Alliance Loungealliance flagship4.715 scored metrics
- Plaza Premium Lounge (Arrivals)arrivals hub4.615 scored metrics
- Plaza Premium Lounge (Domestic)compact chain4.615 scored metrics
- American Airlines Admirals Clubinternational4.415 scored metrics
- GOL Premium Lounge (International)hub lounge4.015 scored metrics
- GOL Premium Lounge (Domestic)hub flagship3.515 scored metrics
- Flybondi Lounge by Global Lounge Networkindependent1.614 scored metrics
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