VIP Lounge Costa Rica
Reopened on November 2
The lounge reopened after a short operational closure as Aeris took over direct management.
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Located in
After Passport Control, turn right and continue to Gate 18. Take the stairs or lift to the upper level.
Re-opened November 2, 2026
Lounge access
This may not be a complete list.
Access includes the dedicated Mastercard Black area for eligible cards issued in Central America.
Itinerary Must be flying Copa or Star Alliance.
Who can access VIP Lounge Costa Rica
Priority Pass lounges
These memberships and cards may provide access through Priority Pass lounges. Terms can vary.
Access rules: Access is permitted 3 hours before scheduled departure. Children under 10 are admitted free.
- Priority Pass membership
Many Priority Pass lounges can also be accessed through Mastercard Airport Experiences, Lounge Key, or DragonPass - double check your access.
Guests: $35/guest.
- AmEx Platinum or Centurion cards
American Express Platinum, Business Platinum, and Centurion cards.
Guests: 2 guests.
- Capital One Venture X
Guests: $35/guest.
- Chase Sapphire Reserve
Guests: 2 guests. Additional guests: $27/guest.
- AmEx Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant
Guests: 2 guests.
- Bank of America Premium Rewards Elite
Guests: Unlimited guests.
- Bilt Palladium card
World Legend Mastercard.
Guests: 2 guests.
- Capital One Venture X Business
Guests: 2 guests.
- Chase Ritz-Carlton Credit Card
Guests: Unlimited guests.
- Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business
Guests: 2 guests.
- Citi Prestige
Guests: 2 guests.
- Citi Strata Elite Card
World Legend Mastercard.
Guests: 2 guests.
- JetBlue Premier Card
Guests: 1 guest.
- Mastercard Black Card
Guests: Unlimited guests.
- UBS Visa Infinite
- US Bank Altitude Connect cards
US Bank Altitude Connect and Business Altitude Connect cards.
Limited to 4 complimentary Priority Pass visits per membership year.
- US Bank Altitude Reserve
Limited to 8 complimentary Priority Pass visits per membership year.
LoungeKey lounges
These memberships and cards may provide access through LoungeKey lounges. Terms can vary.
Access rules: Maximum 3 hour stay. Children under 10 are admitted free.
- LoungeKey membership
Copa Clubs
These memberships and cards may provide access through Copa Clubs. Terms can vary.
- Star Alliance Gold
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