Lounge Frog guide
Aspire Lounge (Gate 13) vs Aspire Lounge (Gate 27)
Aspire Lounge (Gate 27) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.1/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.8/5 for Aspire Lounge (Gate 13). Aspire Lounge (Gate 13) is ahead on quiet; Aspire Lounge (Gate 27) is ahead on food, drinks & bar, workspace, restrooms and cleanliness. Both are in Schengen Area at HEL. Aspire Lounges and Priority Pass each get you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Aspire Lounge (Gate 13) | Aspire Lounge (Gate 27) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Space | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Food | 2.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 2.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Coffee | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Workspace | 2.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 2.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 3.0/5 | 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 | Schengen Area | Schengen Area |
| Nearest gate | 13 | 27 |
| Hours | 5 AM – 9 AM, 1 PM – 6 PM daily | 5 AM – 9 PM daily |
| Bar | Beer & wine | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | None on record | None on record |
| Guests | Open to all departing passengers via walk-in or pre-booking and Priority Pass. Stay up to 3 hours before departure. Children welcome with an adult holding a valid reservation. Smart-casual dress code. | Open to all departing passengers via walk-in or pre-booking (from about EUR 35) and Priority Pass. Entry up to 3 hours before departure. Children under 2 free; children must be supervised. Smart-casual dress code. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Aspire Lounges, Priority Pass
- Only Aspire Lounge (Gate 13)
- None
- Only Aspire Lounge (Gate 27)
- 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, 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 (Gate 13) or Aspire Lounge (Gate 27)?
Aspire Lounge (Gate 27) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.1/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.8/5 for Aspire Lounge (Gate 13). Aspire Lounge (Gate 13) is ahead on quiet; Aspire Lounge (Gate 27) is ahead on food, drinks & bar, workspace, restrooms and cleanliness.
Can one membership get me into both Aspire Lounge (Gate 13) and Aspire Lounge (Gate 27)?
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 (Gate 13) and Aspire Lounge (Gate 27) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Schengen Area at Helsinki Airport (Helsinki-Vantaa).