Plaza Premium Lounge (Arrivals)
Rio de Janeiro/Galeão–Antonio Carlos Jobim International · Rio de Janeiro
Guide by Lounge Frog
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At a glance
One of eight lounges in Terminal 2, ranking 2nd among them. An arrivals hub lounge with room to get work done in peace, food and drink worth arriving early for, and showers worth building a layover around — though anyone with a day pass can get in. It seats around 150, runs a full bar, and has four shower suites to freshen up in. Hours are 12 AM – 11:59 PM daily. A lounge you'd be glad to have time in. Recorded access options include DragonPass, LoungeKey, and Plaza Premium and 1 more program. 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
Maximum 2 hour stay - Children under 2 years are admitted free. Premium alcoholic drink, day beds, conference and shower facilities are subject to payment.
Location & opening hours
Rio de Janeiro/Galeão–Antonio Carlos Jobim International · Terminal 2
Landside - 2nd Floor of the Car Park Building. Follow signs to the lounge.
- Opening hours
- 12 AM – 11:59 PM daily
- Local time · America/Sao Paulo
Editorial ratings
15 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
- Seating & comfort
- plenty of comfortable seats, easy to find one
- Quiet
- calm enough to work, read, or nap
- Space
- never feels packed, even at peak
- Food
- real meals, fresh and varied
- Drinks & bar
- good pours, real selection, no nickel-and-diming
- Coffee
- barista-made, not a push-button machine
- Wi-Fi
- fast and reliable for video calls
- Power outlets
- an outlet at every seat
- Workspace
- desks, quiet rooms, phone booths
- Showers
- clean, available without a long wait
- Restrooms
- clean, plentiful, well kept
- Cleanliness
- tables bussed fast, nothing sticky
- Staff & service
- attentive, friendly, quick
- Views & light
- tarmac views, natural light
- Exclusivity
- premium-cabin or invitation only; no day passes or lounge networks
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Quick answers
Who can get into Plaza Premium Lounge (Arrivals)?
Plaza Premium Lounge (Arrivals) lists access through DragonPass, LoungeKey, Plaza Premium and Priority Pass. Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Maximum 2 hour stay - Children under 2 years are admitted free. Premium alcoholic drink, day beds, conference and shower facilities are subject to payment. Lounge Frog last checked this in September 2026.
What are the opening hours of Plaza Premium Lounge (Arrivals)?
Plaza Premium Lounge (Arrivals) is open 12 AM – 11:59 PM daily (local time, America/Sao Paulo). Lounge Frog last checked this in September 2026.
Where is Plaza Premium Lounge (Arrivals)?
Plaza Premium Lounge (Arrivals) is in Terminal 2 at Rio de Janeiro/Galeão–Antonio Carlos Jobim International (GIG). Landside - 2nd Floor of the Car Park Building. Follow signs to the lounge.
Does Plaza Premium Lounge (Arrivals) have showers and a bar?
Plaza Premium Lounge (Arrivals) has 4 shower suites, a full bar and seating for about 150.
How good is Plaza Premium Lounge (Arrivals)?
Lounge Frog rates Plaza Premium Lounge (Arrivals) 4.6 out of 5 overall, the average of 15 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
Compare Plaza Premium Lounge (Arrivals)
Other lounges in Terminal 2
7 more at GIG. Entry eligibility varies by lounge.
- Star Alliance Loungealliance flagship4.715 scored metrics
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- American Airlines Admirals Clubinternational4.415 scored metrics
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- GOL Premium Lounge (International)hub lounge4.015 scored metrics
- GOL Premium Lounge (Domestic)hub flagship3.515 scored metrics
- Flybondi Lounge by Global Lounge Networkindependent1.614 scored metrics
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