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Filoxenia Lounge (Extra Schengen) vs Goldair Handling Lounge
Filoxenia Lounge (Extra Schengen) (2.6/5) and Goldair Handling Lounge (2.8/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Goldair Handling Lounge is ahead on quiet and staff & service. Filoxenia Lounge (Extra Schengen) is in Non-Schengen Area and Goldair Handling Lounge is in Schengen Area at HER, so the one you can reach depends on where you fly from. Priority Pass gets you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Filoxenia Lounge (Extra Schengen) | Goldair Handling Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.6/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Quiet | 2.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Space | 2.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Food | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Coffee | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 2.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Workspace | 2.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Views & light | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 2.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Terminal | Non-Schengen Area | Schengen Area |
| Nearest gate | B11 | Not recorded |
| Hours | Mon–Fri 11 AM – 12 AM; Sat 7 AM – 5 AM; Sun 11 AM – 12 AM | Mon 11 AM – 11:59 PM; Tue 8 AM – 11:59 PM; Wed 11 AM – 11:59 PM; Thu 8 AM – 11:59 PM; Fri–Sat 11 AM – 11:59 PM; Sun 11 AM – 11 PM |
| Bar | Self-serve drinks | Self-serve drinks |
| Shower rooms | None on record | None on record |
| Guests | Priority Pass: maximum one guest per cardholder; children under 2 free. Maximum stay 3 hours. | Priority Pass members may bring paying guests subject to capacity; children under 6 free. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Priority Pass
- Only Filoxenia Lounge (Extra Schengen)
- None
- Only Goldair Handling Lounge
- 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, Filoxenia Lounge (Extra Schengen) or Goldair Handling Lounge?
Filoxenia Lounge (Extra Schengen) (2.6/5) and Goldair Handling Lounge (2.8/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Goldair Handling Lounge is ahead on quiet and staff & service.
Can one membership get me into both Filoxenia Lounge (Extra Schengen) and Goldair Handling Lounge?
Yes. Priority Pass is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Filoxenia Lounge (Extra Schengen) and Goldair Handling Lounge in the same terminal?
No. Filoxenia Lounge (Extra Schengen) is in Non-Schengen Area and Goldair Handling Lounge is in Schengen Area at Heraklion International Airport "Nikos Kazantzakis".