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Finnair Business Lounge vs Plaza Premium Lounge Aurora
Plaza Premium Lounge Aurora is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.9/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.6/5 for Finnair Business Lounge. Finnair Business Lounge is ahead on workspace and views & light; Plaza Premium Lounge Aurora is ahead on quiet, space, food, drinks & bar, cleanliness, staff & service and exclusivity. Both are in Non-Schengen Area at HEL. No program on Lounge Frog's record gets you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Finnair Business Lounge | Plaza Premium Lounge Aurora |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Quiet | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Food | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Coffee | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Showers | 4.0/5 | Not rated |
| Restrooms | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Views & light | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Terminal | Non-Schengen Area | Non-Schengen Area |
| Nearest gate | 52 | 40 |
| Hours | 5:30 AM – 12 AM daily | 10 AM – 8 PM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | 5 | None on record |
| Guests | Business class passengers, Finnair Plus Gold/Platinum/Platinum Lumo and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald members. Gold and Platinum may bring 1 guest, Platinum Lumo up to 4; own children under 18 included. Access can also be bought online, in the app, at check-in or at the airport (Finnair Plus Silver discount). | Premium cabin passengers of partner airlines, Amex Platinum/Centurion cardholders, and paid bookings from EUR 59 for 2 hours (booking recommended at least 1 hour ahead). Priority Pass and DragonPass not accepted. Children under 2 free. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only Finnair Business Lounge
- oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access
- Only Plaza Premium Lounge Aurora
- Centurion Lounge, Plaza Premium
Quick answers
Which is better, Finnair Business Lounge or Plaza Premium Lounge Aurora?
Plaza Premium Lounge Aurora is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.9/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.6/5 for Finnair Business Lounge. Finnair Business Lounge is ahead on workspace and views & light; Plaza Premium Lounge Aurora is ahead on quiet, space, food, drinks & bar, cleanliness, staff & service and exclusivity.
Can one membership get me into both Finnair Business Lounge and Plaza Premium Lounge Aurora?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record: Finnair Business Lounge admits through oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access, and Plaza Premium Lounge Aurora through Centurion Lounge and Plaza Premium.
Are Finnair Business Lounge and Plaza Premium Lounge Aurora in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Non-Schengen Area at Helsinki Airport (Helsinki-Vantaa).
Which has showers, Finnair Business Lounge or Plaza Premium Lounge Aurora?
Finnair Business Lounge has 5 showers; Plaza Premium Lounge Aurora has none on record.