Lounge Frog guide
Aspire Lounge (Non-Schengen) vs Aspire Lounge (Schengen)
Aspire Lounge (Non-Schengen) (3.1/5) and Aspire Lounge (Schengen) (3.1/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Aspire Lounge (Non-Schengen) is ahead on space; Aspire Lounge (Schengen) is ahead on seating & comfort and drinks & bar. Both are in Terminal 5 at ARN. Aspire Lounges and Priority Pass each get you into both.
Comparison updated September 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Aspire Lounge (Non-Schengen) | Aspire Lounge (Schengen) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Quiet | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Space | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Food | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Coffee | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Workspace | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Views & light | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 2.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 5 | Terminal 5 |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | E1 |
| Hours | 7 AM – 8 PM daily | 4:30 AM – 8 PM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | None on record | None on record |
| Guests | Open to all non-Schengen departing passengers via pre-booking or walk-in (subject to space); entry up to 3 hours before scheduled departure. Children admitted with an adult holding a valid booking. Priority Pass accepted; also used by some airlines (e.g. Star Alliance carriers) for premium/elite passengers. | Open to all passengers via pre-booking or walk-in (subject to space); entry up to 3 hours before scheduled departure. Children admitted with an adult holding a valid booking. Priority Pass and DragonPass accepted. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Aspire Lounges, Priority Pass
- Only Aspire Lounge (Non-Schengen)
- Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access
- Only Aspire Lounge (Schengen)
- DragonPass
Cards whose lounge benefits cover both: Altitude Black, Altitude Reserve (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card, Business Platinum Card (Canada), Carte Platinum (France), Centurion Card, Diners Club Black Metal Edition, Infinia Metal Edition, JetBlue Premier Card, Magnus, Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant, Palladium, Platinum Card (Germany), Platinum Card (Netherlands), Platinum Card from Charles Schwab, Platinum Card from Morgan Stanley, Premier World Elite Mastercard, Prestige (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Reserve, Reserve Card, Ritz-Carlton Credit Card, Sapphire Reserve, Sapphire Reserve for Business, Strata Elite, The Platinum Card, The Platinum Card (Australia), The Platinum Card (Canada), The Platinum Card (Hong Kong), The Platinum Card (India), The Platinum Card (Singapore), The Platinum Card (UAE), The Platinum Card (UK), Vantage Visa Infinite, Venture X, Venture X Business. Access lists are a guide, not a guarantee; check each program's rules before you go.
Quick answers
Which is better, Aspire Lounge (Non-Schengen) or Aspire Lounge (Schengen)?
Aspire Lounge (Non-Schengen) (3.1/5) and Aspire Lounge (Schengen) (3.1/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Aspire Lounge (Non-Schengen) is ahead on space; Aspire Lounge (Schengen) is ahead on seating & comfort and drinks & bar.
Can one membership get me into both Aspire Lounge (Non-Schengen) and Aspire Lounge (Schengen)?
Yes. Aspire Lounges and Priority Pass are listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Aspire Lounge (Non-Schengen) and Aspire Lounge (Schengen) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 5 at Stockholm Arlanda Airport.