Lounge Frog guide
Plaza Premium Lounge Aurora vs Plaza Premium Lounge Lumi
Plaza Premium Lounge Aurora is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.9/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.2/5 for Plaza Premium Lounge Lumi. Plaza Premium Lounge Aurora is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, space, food, drinks & bar, coffee, restrooms, cleanliness, staff & service and exclusivity; Plaza Premium Lounge Lumi is ahead on workspace. Both are in Non-Schengen Area at HEL. Plaza Premium gets you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Plaza Premium Lounge Aurora | Plaza Premium Lounge Lumi |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Food | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Coffee | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Views & light | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 4.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Terminal | Non-Schengen Area | Non-Schengen Area |
| Nearest gate | 40 | 40 |
| Hours | 10 AM – 8 PM daily | Mon–Sat 6 AM – 12 AM; Sun 10 AM – 12 AM |
| Bar | Full bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | None on record | None on record |
| Guests | 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. | Open to all travellers: walk-in or advance booking from EUR 59 for 2 hours; Priority Pass and DragonPass accepted. Children under 2 free. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Plaza Premium
- Only Plaza Premium Lounge Aurora
- Centurion Lounge
- Only Plaza Premium Lounge Lumi
- DragonPass, Priority Pass
Cards whose lounge benefits cover both: Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card, Business Platinum Card (Canada), Carte Platinum (France), Centurion Card, Platinum Card (Germany), Platinum Card (Netherlands), Platinum Card from Charles Schwab, Platinum Card from Morgan Stanley, 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). Access lists are a guide, not a guarantee; check each program's rules before you go.
Quick answers
Which is better, Plaza Premium Lounge Aurora or Plaza Premium Lounge Lumi?
Plaza Premium Lounge Aurora is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.9/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.2/5 for Plaza Premium Lounge Lumi. Plaza Premium Lounge Aurora is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, space, food, drinks & bar, coffee, restrooms, cleanliness, staff & service and exclusivity; Plaza Premium Lounge Lumi is ahead on workspace.
Can one membership get me into both Plaza Premium Lounge Aurora and Plaza Premium Lounge Lumi?
Yes. Plaza Premium is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Plaza Premium Lounge Aurora and Plaza Premium Lounge Lumi in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Non-Schengen Area at Helsinki Airport (Helsinki-Vantaa).