Plaza Premium Lounge (International)
Vancouver International · Vancouver
Guide by Lounge Frog
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At a glance
Plaza Premium's flagship Vancouver lounge, designed around British Columbia's forests and mountains. The buffet has hot and cold dishes, salads and artisan cheeses, and the self-service drinks station includes BC house wines and draught beer. Showers are available for a fee, subject to availability. Plaza Premium First sits in the same area for a higher fee.
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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, Altitude Black, Altitude Reserve (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card
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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
Vancouver International · International Terminal · Near gate D67
Level 4, International Departures Pier D, next to the food court and duty-free zone, between gates D67 and D68, after security and passport control.
- Opening hours
- 6:30 AM – 1 AM daily
- Local time · America/Vancouver
Editorial ratings
14 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
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Quick answers
Who can get into Plaza Premium Lounge (International)?
Plaza Premium Lounge (International) lists access through DragonPass, LoungeKey, Plaza Premium and Priority Pass. 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 6:30 AM – 1 AM daily (local time, America/Vancouver). Lounge Frog last checked this in November 2026.
Where is Plaza Premium Lounge (International)?
Plaza Premium Lounge (International) is in International Terminal at Vancouver International (YVR), near gate D67. Level 4, International Departures Pier D, next to the food court and duty-free zone, between gates D67 and D68, after security and passport control.
Does Plaza Premium Lounge (International) have showers and a bar?
Plaza Premium Lounge (International) has 4 shower suites, a full bar and seating for about 200.
How good is Plaza Premium Lounge (International)?
Lounge Frog rates Plaza Premium Lounge (International) 4.6 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
Compare Plaza Premium Lounge (International)
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Traveller reviews
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