Plaza Premium Lounge Aurora
Helsinki Airport (Helsinki-Vantaa) · Helsinki
Guide by Lounge Frog
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At a glance
The premium half of the former Plaza Premium Lounge, with private shower suites and a bookable meeting room.
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How it worksWho gets in
Check the program, card, flight and guest conditions before relying on entry.
- Centurion Lounge · American ExpressAmerican Express Platinum and Centurion cardholders (Global Lounge Collection)
- Plaza Premiumpaid booking from EUR 59 for 2 hours; no Priority Pass/DragonPass
Cards that get you in: Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card, Business Platinum Card (Canada), Carte Platinum (France), Centurion Card, Delta SkyMiles Reserve
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Entry and guest policy
Premium cabin passengers of partner airlines, Amex Platinum/Centurion cardholders, and paid bookings from EUR 59 for 2 hours (booking recommended at least 1 hour ahead). Priority Pass and DragonPass not accepted. Children under 2 free.
Location & opening hours
Helsinki Airport (Helsinki-Vantaa) · Non-Schengen Area · Near gate 40
Non-Schengen area, airside after passport control; mezzanine level near gate 40.
- Opening hours
- 10 AM – 8 PM daily
- Local time · Europe/Helsinki
- Lounge history
Opened 2026
Editorial ratings
14 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
- 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
Quick answers
Who can get into Plaza Premium Lounge Aurora?
Plaza Premium Lounge Aurora lists access through Centurion Lounge (American Express Platinum and Centurion cardholders (Global Lounge Collection)) and Plaza Premium (paid booking from EUR 59 for 2 hours; no Priority Pass/DragonPass). Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Premium cabin passengers of partner airlines, Amex Platinum/Centurion cardholders, and paid bookings from EUR 59 for 2 hours (booking recommended at least 1 hour ahead). Priority Pass and DragonPass not accepted. Children under 2 free.
What are the opening hours of Plaza Premium Lounge Aurora?
Plaza Premium Lounge Aurora is open 10 AM – 8 PM daily (local time, Europe/Helsinki).
Where is Plaza Premium Lounge Aurora?
Plaza Premium Lounge Aurora is in Non-Schengen Area at Helsinki Airport (Helsinki-Vantaa) (HEL), near gate 40. Non-Schengen area, airside after passport control; mezzanine level near gate 40.
Does Plaza Premium Lounge Aurora have showers and a bar?
Plaza Premium Lounge Aurora has a full bar and seating for about 101. Shower availability is not confirmed by a recorded suite count; check with the operator for availability and charges.
How good is Plaza Premium Lounge Aurora?
Lounge Frog rates Plaza Premium Lounge Aurora 3.9 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
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