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Avianca Lounge Cartagena vs Heroica VIP Lounge (International)
Avianca Lounge Cartagena (1.7/5) and Heroica VIP Lounge (International) (1.8/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Avianca Lounge Cartagena is ahead on space, power outlets and cleanliness; Heroica VIP Lounge (International) is ahead on food, coffee, wi-fi, staff & service and exclusivity. Avianca Lounge Cartagena is in Domestic Terminal and Heroica VIP Lounge (International) is in International Terminal at CTG, so the one you can reach depends on where you fly from. LoungeKey and Priority Pass each get you into both.
Details checked as recently as September 2026. Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Avianca Lounge Cartagena | Heroica VIP Lounge (International) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1.7/5 | 1.8/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 1.0/5 | 1.0/5 |
| Quiet | 1.0/5 | 1.0/5 |
| Space | 3.0/5 | 1.0/5 |
| Food | 1.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 1.0/5 | 1.0/5 |
| Coffee | 1.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 1.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Workspace | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 1.0/5 | 1.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 2.0/5 | 1.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 2.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Views & light | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 1.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Terminal | Domestic Terminal | International Terminal |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Hours | 4 AM – 10 PM daily | 4 AM – 12 AM daily |
| Bar | Beer & wine | Beer & wine |
| Shower rooms | None on record | None on record |
| Guests | Access may be restricted due to space constraints - Children under 2 years are admitted free - Alcoholic drinks are available from 16:00 daily - All food and beverages must be consumed inside the lounge - Separate smoking room outside the lounge. Note: Hours may vary according to flight schedules. | Maximum 3 hour stay - Children under 7 years are admitted free - Complimentary alcoholic drinks are limited to two per person; subsequent drinks are subject to payment. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- LoungeKey, Priority Pass
- Only Avianca Lounge Cartagena
- Avianca Lounge, DragonPass, Plaza Premium, Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access
- Only Heroica VIP Lounge (International)
- None
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, Emirates Skywards Infinite, 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, Avianca Lounge Cartagena or Heroica VIP Lounge (International)?
Avianca Lounge Cartagena (1.7/5) and Heroica VIP Lounge (International) (1.8/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Avianca Lounge Cartagena is ahead on space, power outlets and cleanliness; Heroica VIP Lounge (International) is ahead on food, coffee, wi-fi, staff & service and exclusivity.
Can one membership get me into both Avianca Lounge Cartagena and Heroica VIP Lounge (International)?
Yes. LoungeKey and Priority Pass are listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Avianca Lounge Cartagena and Heroica VIP Lounge (International) in the same terminal?
No. Avianca Lounge Cartagena is in Domestic Terminal and Heroica VIP Lounge (International) is in International Terminal at Cartagena Rafael Núñez International.