Lounge Frog guide
Avianca Lounge Medellín vs The Lounge Medellín Nacional
The Lounge Medellín Nacional is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.4/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.7/5 for Avianca Lounge Medellín. Avianca Lounge Medellín is ahead on space and cleanliness; The Lounge Medellín Nacional is ahead on quiet, food, drinks & bar, coffee, wi-fi, staff & service, views & light and exclusivity. Both are in Domestic Terminal at MDE. DragonPass and Priority Pass each get you into both.
Details checked as recently as September 2026. Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Avianca Lounge Medellín | The Lounge Medellín Nacional |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.7/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Quiet | 2.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Food | 2.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 2.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Coffee | 2.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Views & light | 2.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 1.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Terminal | Domestic Terminal | Domestic Terminal |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Hours | 4:15 AM – 11 PM daily | 12 AM – 11:59 PM daily |
| Bar | Beer & wine | Beer & wine |
| Shower rooms | None on record | None on record |
| Guests | Business class passengers; LifeMiles Gold/Diamond and Star Alliance Gold: 1 guest. | Maximum 4 hour stay - One child under 12 years admitted free per cardholder - Smart casual dress at all times (shirts and shoes required for entry). Complimentary use of day beds. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- DragonPass, Priority Pass
- Only Avianca Lounge Medellín
- Avianca Lounge, Centurion Lounge, Plaza Premium, Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access
- Only The Lounge Medellín Nacional
- LoungeKey
Cards whose lounge benefits cover both: Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, 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, Passport Visa Infinite+, 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, VOYAGE Card. Access lists are a guide, not a guarantee; check each program's rules before you go.
Quick answers
Which is better, Avianca Lounge Medellín or The Lounge Medellín Nacional?
The Lounge Medellín Nacional is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.4/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.7/5 for Avianca Lounge Medellín. Avianca Lounge Medellín is ahead on space and cleanliness; The Lounge Medellín Nacional is ahead on quiet, food, drinks & bar, coffee, wi-fi, staff & service, views & light and exclusivity.
Can one membership get me into both Avianca Lounge Medellín and The Lounge Medellín Nacional?
Yes. DragonPass and Priority Pass are listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Avianca Lounge Medellín and The Lounge Medellín Nacional in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Domestic Terminal at Medellín José María Córdova International.