Plaza Premium Lounge (USA Departures)
Vancouver International · Vancouver
Guide by Lounge Frog
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At a glance
The lounge for flights to the United States, with room for about 132 guests and views over the arrivals hall below. Hot dishes are served through the day and alcohol is available from 9am. A shower room can be booked at reception for 20-minute slots on a first-come basis.
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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: 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
Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass members: guests per the card's allowance. Walk-up entry sold by the hour; children under 2 free.
Location & opening hours
Vancouver International · US Transborder · Near gate E88
Level 3, Transborder Departures after US preclearance, across from gate E88, overlooking the arrivals hall.
- Opening hours
- Mon–Thu 4:45 AM – 9 PM
- Fri–Sun 4:45 AM – 10 PM
- Local time · America/Vancouver
- Lounge history
Renovated 2023
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 (USA Departures)?
Plaza Premium Lounge (USA Departures) lists access through DragonPass, LoungeKey, Plaza Premium and Priority Pass. Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass members: guests per the card's allowance. Walk-up entry sold by the hour; children under 2 free. Lounge Frog last checked this in November 2026.
What are the opening hours of Plaza Premium Lounge (USA Departures)?
Plaza Premium Lounge (USA Departures) is open Mon–Thu 4:45 AM – 9 PM; Fri–Sun 4:45 AM – 10 PM (local time, America/Vancouver). Lounge Frog last checked this in November 2026.
Where is Plaza Premium Lounge (USA Departures)?
Plaza Premium Lounge (USA Departures) is in US Transborder at Vancouver International (YVR), near gate E88. Level 3, Transborder Departures after US preclearance, across from gate E88, overlooking the arrivals hall.
Does Plaza Premium Lounge (USA Departures) have showers and a bar?
Plaza Premium Lounge (USA Departures) has 1 shower suite, a full bar and seating for about 132.
How good is Plaza Premium Lounge (USA Departures)?
Lounge Frog rates Plaza Premium Lounge (USA Departures) 4.5 out of 5 overall, the average of 15 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
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