Premium VIP Lounge
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat · Barcelona
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At a glance
One of four lounges in Terminal 1, ranking 3rd among them. A landside arrivals lounge — anyone with a day pass can get in. It leaves drinks self-serve and has one shower suite to freshen up in. Hours are 7 AM – 10 PM daily. Only worth it if the alternative is the gate. Recorded access options include DragonPass (Landside), LoungeKey (Landside), and Priority Pass (Landside; max 4 hours). Entry conditions and availability apply.
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How it worksWho gets in
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Cards that get you in: Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Altitude Black, Altitude Reserve (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card
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Entry and guest policy
Priority Pass: unlimited guests per cardholder; children under 12 free with an adult. Maximum stay 4 hours. Showers, day beds, bedrooms and gym extras cost extra.
Location & opening hours
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat · Terminal 1
Landside in T1, before security. From the Arrivals Hall follow signs for the Business Center; the lounge is in the same area as the Barcelona-Madrid Air Shuttle. Usable on arrival or before departure.
- Opening hours
- 7 AM – 10 PM daily
- Local time · Europe/Madrid
Editorial ratings
2 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.
What a 5 means for each metric
- Drinks & bar
- good pours, real selection, no nickel-and-diming
- Exclusivity
- premium-cabin or invitation only; no day passes or lounge networks
Not yet rated: Seating & comfort, Quiet, Space, Food, Coffee, Wi-Fi, Power outlets, Workspace, Showers, Restrooms, Cleanliness, Staff & service, Views & light. How we rate
Quick answers
Who can get into Premium VIP Lounge?
Premium VIP Lounge lists access through DragonPass (Landside), LoungeKey (Landside) and Priority Pass (Landside; max 4 hours). Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Priority Pass: unlimited guests per cardholder; children under 12 free with an adult. Maximum stay 4 hours. Showers, day beds, bedrooms and gym extras cost extra.
What are the opening hours of Premium VIP Lounge?
Premium VIP Lounge is open 7 AM – 10 PM daily (local time, Europe/Madrid).
Where is Premium VIP Lounge?
Premium VIP Lounge is in Terminal 1 at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat (BCN). Landside in T1, before security. From the Arrivals Hall follow signs for the Business Center; the lounge is in the same area as the Barcelona-Madrid Air Shuttle. Usable on arrival or before departure.
Does Premium VIP Lounge have showers and a bar?
Premium VIP Lounge has 1 shower suite and self-serve drinks.
How good is Premium VIP Lounge?
Lounge Frog rates Premium VIP Lounge 2.0 out of 5 overall, the average of 2 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
Other lounges in Terminal 1
3 more at BCN. Entry eligibility varies by lounge.
Traveller reviews
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