Lounge Frog guide
Platinum Lounge (Non-Schengen) vs Plaza Premium Lounge (Non-Schengen)
Platinum Lounge (Non-Schengen) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.0/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.6/5 for Plaza Premium Lounge (Non-Schengen). Platinum Lounge (Non-Schengen) is ahead on seating & comfort, space and food; Plaza Premium Lounge (Non-Schengen) is ahead on views & light. Both are in Terminal 2B at BUD. Priority Pass gets you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Platinum Lounge (Non-Schengen) | Plaza Premium Lounge (Non-Schengen) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Food | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Coffee | 2.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Power outlets | Not rated | 3.0/5 |
| Workspace | 3.0/5 | Not rated |
| Views & light | 3.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 2.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 2B | Terminal 2B |
| Nearest gate | B7 | B9 |
| Hours | 5 AM – 10 PM daily | 5 AM – 11 PM daily |
| Bar | Self-serve drinks | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | None on record | 2 |
| Guests | Open to any departing non-Schengen passenger with paid entry or a lounge membership; children under 2 enter free. Smart casual dress. | Open to any departing non-Schengen passenger with paid entry or a lounge membership (2-hour stay); children under 2 enter free. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Priority Pass
- Only Platinum Lounge (Non-Schengen)
- None
- Only Plaza Premium Lounge (Non-Schengen)
- Plaza Premium
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, Platinum Lounge (Non-Schengen) or Plaza Premium Lounge (Non-Schengen)?
Platinum Lounge (Non-Schengen) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.0/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.6/5 for Plaza Premium Lounge (Non-Schengen). Platinum Lounge (Non-Schengen) is ahead on seating & comfort, space and food; Plaza Premium Lounge (Non-Schengen) is ahead on views & light.
Can one membership get me into both Platinum Lounge (Non-Schengen) and Plaza Premium Lounge (Non-Schengen)?
Yes. Priority Pass is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Platinum Lounge (Non-Schengen) and Plaza Premium Lounge (Non-Schengen) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 2B at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
Which has showers, Platinum Lounge (Non-Schengen) or Plaza Premium Lounge (Non-Schengen)?
Platinum Lounge (Non-Schengen) has none on record; Plaza Premium Lounge (Non-Schengen) has 2 showers.