Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures)
Penang International Airport · Penang
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At a glance
A 2,700 sq ft lounge on the mezzanine of international departures near Gate A3, seating up to 90. It has freshly prepared hot meals, hot and chilled drinks, workstations with Wi-Fi, local and international magazines and newspapers, and TV channels.
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How it worksWho gets in
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Cards that get you in: Altitude Black, Altitude Reserve (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card, Business Platinum Card (Canada), Carte Platinum (France)
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Entry and guest policy
Priority Pass: guests admitted at the member's guest fee; max stay 2 hours. Children 2 and under free. Walk-in entry from MYR 128.
Location & opening hours
Penang International Airport · Main Terminal · Near gate A3
Airside in International Departures, after security and passport control; Mezzanine Floor near Gate A3.
- Opening hours
- 6 AM – 12 AM daily
- Local time · Asia/Kuala Lumpur
Editorial ratings
8 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
- 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
- Power outlets
- an outlet at every seat
- Restrooms
- clean, plentiful, well kept
- Exclusivity
- premium-cabin or invitation only; no day passes or lounge networks
Not yet rated: Quiet, Wi-Fi, Workspace, Cleanliness, Staff & service, Views & light. How we rate
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Quick answers
Who can get into Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures)?
Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures) lists access through Plaza Premium (walk-in / pre-booked from MYR 128) and Priority Pass. Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Priority Pass: guests admitted at the member's guest fee; max stay 2 hours. Children 2 and under free. Walk-in entry from MYR 128. Lounge Frog last checked this in November 2026.
What are the opening hours of Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures)?
Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures) is open 6 AM – 12 AM daily (local time, Asia/Kuala Lumpur). Lounge Frog last checked this in November 2026.
Where is Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures)?
Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures) is in Main Terminal at Penang International Airport (PEN), near gate A3. Airside in International Departures, after security and passport control; Mezzanine Floor near Gate A3.
Does Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures) have showers?
Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures) has seating for about 90. Shower availability is not confirmed by a recorded suite count; check with the operator for availability and charges.
How good is Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures)?
Lounge Frog rates Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures) 3.0 out of 5 overall, the average of 8 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
Other lounges in Main Terminal
1 more at PEN. Entry eligibility varies by lounge.
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