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Platinum Lounge (Schengen) vs Plaza Premium Lounge (Non-Schengen)
Platinum Lounge (Schengen) (2.8/5) and Plaza Premium Lounge (Non-Schengen) (2.6/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Platinum Lounge (Schengen) is ahead on food and drinks & bar; Plaza Premium Lounge (Non-Schengen) is ahead on views & light. Platinum Lounge (Schengen) is in Terminal 2A and Plaza Premium Lounge (Non-Schengen) is in Terminal 2B at BUD, so the one you can reach depends on where you fly from. 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 (Schengen) | Plaza Premium Lounge (Non-Schengen) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Seating & comfort | Not rated | 2.0/5 |
| Space | Not rated | 2.0/5 |
| Food | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Coffee | Not rated | 2.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | Not rated |
| Power outlets | Not rated | 3.0/5 |
| Views & light | 1.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 2.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 2A | Terminal 2B |
| Nearest gate | A8 | B9 |
| Hours | 5 AM – 8 PM daily | 5 AM – 11 PM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | None on record | 2 |
| Guests | Open to any departing 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 (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 (Schengen) or Plaza Premium Lounge (Non-Schengen)?
Platinum Lounge (Schengen) (2.8/5) and Plaza Premium Lounge (Non-Schengen) (2.6/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Platinum Lounge (Schengen) is ahead on food and drinks & bar; Plaza Premium Lounge (Non-Schengen) is ahead on views & light.
Can one membership get me into both Platinum Lounge (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 (Schengen) and Plaza Premium Lounge (Non-Schengen) in the same terminal?
No. Platinum Lounge (Schengen) is in Terminal 2A and Plaza Premium Lounge (Non-Schengen) is in Terminal 2B at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
Which has showers, Platinum Lounge (Schengen) or Plaza Premium Lounge (Non-Schengen)?
Platinum Lounge (Schengen) has none on record; Plaza Premium Lounge (Non-Schengen) has 2 showers.