Lounge Frog guide
Aspire Lounge (Gate 13) vs OP Lounge by Aspire
OP Lounge by Aspire is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.0/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.8/5 for Aspire Lounge (Gate 13). OP Lounge by Aspire is ahead on seating & comfort, food, drinks & bar, coffee, power outlets, workspace, restrooms, cleanliness, staff & service, views & light and exclusivity. Both are in Schengen Area at HEL. Aspire Lounges gets 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) | OP Lounge by Aspire |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Food | 2.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 2.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Coffee | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 2.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 2.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 3.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Views & light | 3.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 2.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Terminal | Schengen Area | Schengen Area |
| Nearest gate | 13 | 22 |
| 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 | 1 |
| 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. | Free for OP Gold and OP Platinum cardholders and status customers of contracted airlines; paid entry for other travellers subject to capacity. Stay up to 3 hours before departure. Children welcome with an adult holding a valid reservation. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Aspire Lounges
- Only Aspire Lounge (Gate 13)
- Priority Pass
- Only OP Lounge by Aspire
- None
Quick answers
Which is better, Aspire Lounge (Gate 13) or OP Lounge by Aspire?
OP Lounge by Aspire is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.0/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.8/5 for Aspire Lounge (Gate 13). OP Lounge by Aspire is ahead on seating & comfort, food, drinks & bar, coffee, power outlets, workspace, restrooms, cleanliness, staff & service, views & light and exclusivity.
Can one membership get me into both Aspire Lounge (Gate 13) and OP Lounge by Aspire?
Yes. Aspire Lounges is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Aspire Lounge (Gate 13) and OP Lounge by Aspire in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Schengen Area at Helsinki Airport (Helsinki-Vantaa).
Which has showers, Aspire Lounge (Gate 13) or OP Lounge by Aspire?
Aspire Lounge (Gate 13) has none on record; OP Lounge by Aspire has 1 shower.