VIP Lounge in Airport Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG)

Important Note: Lounge availability and access conditions can change without prior notice.

VIP Lounge Airport Rio de Janeiro Galeão

Terminal 2 VIP Lounges:

American Airlines Admirals Club – Temporarily Closed

Located in the southern section of the third floor. Open from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Offers amenities like Wi-Fi, computers, showers, TV, kids’ area, and a bar. Gain access with American Airlines Admirals Club or Alaska Airlines Board Room memberships, first-class and executive class passengers of American Airlines and Oneworld airlines, Emerald and Sapphire members, or by paying at the door for USD59.00.

GOL Premium Lounge – Temporarily Closed

Situated on the second floor near gates B36 & B37 for domestic flights, and on the third floor for international flights. Open from 6:00 am to 2:00 am with a maximum stay of 4 hours. Equipped with air conditioning, beverages, TV, snacks, showers, newspapers, magazines, phones, and Wi-Fi. Access with Priority Pass, Lounge Club, DragonPass, Diners Club memberships, online reservation, or by paying at the door for USD50.00.

Plaza Premium Lounge

Lounges are in the domestic boarding area (7 am to 11 am and 12 pm to 8 pm), international boarding area (depending on flight schedules), and public parking area (temporarily closed). The maximum stay duration is 3 hours. Features air conditioning, beverages, Wi-Fi, TV, snacks, showers, newspapers, and magazines. Access with memberships like Priority Pass, American Airlines, Air France/KLM, American Express Global, Diners Club, Lounge Keys, online reservation, or by paying at the door (R$ 150,00 for public and domestic areas, and R$180 for the international lounge).

Star Alliance Lounge

Located on level 3 for international departures. Open according to international flight schedules. Amenities include snacks, phones, Wi-Fi, premium food, showers, newspapers, magazines, TV, computers, beverages, and printers. Access for Star Alliance Gold members flying with airlines such as Avianca, Copa, Edelweiss, Lufthansa, TAP, and United.

Facilities and Services:

The airport offers a bank (6:00 am to 10:00 pm), ATMs, currency exchange (6:00 am to 10:00 pm), post office, VIP lounges, mobile phone services, electric device charging outlets, public phones, and free 60-minute Wi-Fi. Additionally, the Hotel Linx near Terminal 1 provides conference rooms and executive facilities.

Dining Options:

A diverse range of eateries including restaurants, pizzerias, fast-food outlets, coffee shops, bars, and bakeries across both terminals, with several options available 24/7.

Shopping:

Duty-free shopping available in Terminal 2, especially on the first floor. Other stores offer souvenirs, apparel, accessories, candies, perfumes, footwear, flowers, toys, handicrafts, jewelry, newspapers, magazines, and books.

Luggage:

Luggage storage service from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm on the lower level of Terminal 2. The lost and found office is in the public area of Terminal 2, ground floor, and operates Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm and weekends from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Phone: +55 21 3398 2013.

Additional Services:

Pharmacies, drinking water fountains, baby care areas, chapel, children’s entertainment areas, lottery, travel agencies, spa, and medical clinic.

Lounge Location Hours Access Details
American Airlines Admirals Club Third Floor, South 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm Memberships, First & Executive Class, Pay: USD59.00
GOL Premium Lounge Second Floor (Domestic), Third Floor (International) 6:00 am – 2:00 am Memberships, Online Reservations, Pay: USD50.00
Plaza Premium Lounge Domestic & International Boarding Areas, Public Parking Variable Memberships, Online Reservations, Pay: R$ 150-180
Star Alliance Lounge Level 3, International Depends on Flight Schedules Star Alliance Gold Members


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