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Star Alliance Lounge

Rio de Janeiro/Galeão–Antonio Carlos Jobim International · Rio de Janeiro

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Editorial score

4.7/ 5

15 of 15 metrics scored

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At a glance

One of eight lounges in Terminal 2, and the best-rated of them. An alliance flagship lounge with room to get work done in peace, food and drink worth arriving early for, and showers worth building a layover around. It seats around 200, runs a full bar, and has four shower suites to freshen up in. Among the best lounges we track: worth a longer connection. Recorded access options include Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access. Entry conditions and availability apply.

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Who gets in

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Entry and guest policy

Star Alliance business/first passengers; Star Alliance Gold: 1 guest on a Star Alliance flight the same day.

Location & opening hours

Rio de Janeiro/Galeão–Antonio Carlos Jobim International · Terminal 2

Terminal 2, Level 3 of the International Departures pier, after duty free and before the gates (about 5–10 minutes' walk to boarding gates).

Opening hours
Hours not confirmed
Local time · America/Sao Paulo
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Editorial ratings

15 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.

Seating & comfort
5
Quiet
5
Space
5
Food
5
Drinks & bar
5
Coffee
5
Wi-Fi
4
Power outlets
5
Workspace
5
Showers
5
Restrooms
5
Cleanliness
4
Staff & service
5
Views & light
4
Exclusivity
4
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

How we rate

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Quick answers

Who can get into Star Alliance Lounge?

Star Alliance Lounge lists access through Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access. Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Star Alliance business/first passengers; Star Alliance Gold: 1 guest on a Star Alliance flight the same day.

Where is Star Alliance Lounge?

Star Alliance Lounge is in Terminal 2 at Rio de Janeiro/Galeão–Antonio Carlos Jobim International (GIG). Terminal 2, Level 3 of the International Departures pier, after duty free and before the gates (about 5–10 minutes' walk to boarding gates).

Does Star Alliance Lounge have showers and a bar?

Star Alliance Lounge has 4 shower suites, a full bar and seating for about 200.

How good is Star Alliance Lounge?

Lounge Frog rates Star Alliance Lounge 4.7 out of 5 overall, the average of 15 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.

Other lounges in Terminal 2

7 more at GIG. Entry eligibility varies by lounge.

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