Advantage VIP Lounge (Airside)
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont · Rio de Janeiro
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At a glance
One of four lounges in Terminal 1, ranking 3rd among them. A compact independent lounge — seats are scarce at peak and don't count on eating here. It seats around 60 and pours beer and wine. Hours are 4:30 AM – 10 PM daily. Only worth it if the alternative is the gate. Recorded access options include LoungeKey and Priority Pass. Entry conditions and availability apply.
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How it worksWho gets in
Check the program, card, flight and guest conditions before relying on entry.
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
Maximum 3 hour stay - Children under 2 years are admitted free. Local telephone calls only.
Location & opening hours
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont · Terminal 1
Airside - the lounge is located on the left hand side after the X-ray Area, near the Federal Police station. Domestic flights only.
- Opening hours
- 4:30 AM – 10 PM daily
- Local time · America/Sao Paulo
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
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Quick answers
Who can get into Advantage VIP Lounge (Airside)?
Advantage VIP Lounge (Airside) lists access through LoungeKey and Priority Pass. Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Maximum 3 hour stay - Children under 2 years are admitted free. Local telephone calls only. Lounge Frog last checked this in September 2026.
What are the opening hours of Advantage VIP Lounge (Airside)?
Advantage VIP Lounge (Airside) is open 4:30 AM – 10 PM daily (local time, America/Sao Paulo). Lounge Frog last checked this in September 2026.
Where is Advantage VIP Lounge (Airside)?
Advantage VIP Lounge (Airside) is in Terminal 1 at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU). Airside - the lounge is located on the left hand side after the X-ray Area, near the Federal Police station. Domestic flights only.
Does Advantage VIP Lounge (Airside) have showers and a bar?
Advantage VIP Lounge (Airside) has beer and wine and seating for about 60. Shower availability is not confirmed by a recorded suite count; check with the operator for availability and charges.
How good is Advantage VIP Lounge (Airside)?
Lounge Frog rates Advantage VIP Lounge (Airside) 1.9 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
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Other lounges in Terminal 1
3 more at SDU. Entry eligibility varies by lounge.
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