Star Alliance Lounge
- Complimentary snacks
- Complimentary hot buffet
- Complimentary soft drinks
- Complimentary full bar
- Accessible
- Air conditioning
- Fax
- Flight information monitors
- Newspapers and magazines
- Phones
The Rio de Janeiro lounge, the newest addition to the Star Alliance lounge line-up, offers beautiful views across the airport and beyond to famous Rio landmarks such as its downtown area, the Sugar Loaf Mountain and the imposing statue of Christ the Redeemer.
Its design incorporates natural Brazilian woods, stone and concrete elements to reflect the architectural heritage of the city. Greenery and splashes of colour reflect the city’s close relationship with nature. Handmade Brazilian furniture pieces from renowned designers can also be enjoyed in the lounge.
The area offers seating for over 150 guests. It is located on level 3 of the new International Departures pier, after passing through passport control and duty free and before the departure gates. Guests can reach the lounge via escalators or lifts, following the airport signage to Lounges.
A serviced bar provides barista coffee and drinks made to order, as well as light refreshments on request. A full buffet provides a range of hot and cold options with some surprising and uniquely Brazilian flavors. Some food options can be customized upon request to the chef.
Among its convenience features are numerous power and USB sockets as well as secure luggage storage lockers which offer the ability to charge mobile phones and other electronic devices. Showers are also available to guests wishing to freshen up before their flight.
Star Alliance Lounge at Rio De Janeiro - Galeao (GIG) welcomes:
- First Class passengers, departing on the same day on a flight operated by a Star Alliance member airline from the local airport (+1 guest)
- Business Class passengers, departing on the same day on a flight operated by a Star Alliance member airline from the local airport (no guests.)
- Star Alliance Gold passengers, departing on the same day on a flight operated by a Star Alliance member airline from the local airport, in any class of service (+1 guest)
- United Club members departing on a Star Alliance flight (no guests)
- Air Canada Maple Leaf Club members departing on a Star Alliance flight (no guests)
- Customers holding an invitation issued by an airline.
Guests must be departing on the same day on a flight operated by a Star Alliance member airline.
Cards accepted
Air Canada Maple Leaf Club Worldwide
When flying a Star Alliance member airline.
United Club
When flying a Star Alliance member airline.
You may have access to Star Alliance Lounge as a premium customer of one of the following airlines, or as an elite member of their frequent flyer program. Check the Access rules tab for more details, or use our lounge access wizard to find out if you have access.
Star Alliance
Access for eligible customers traveling on any Star Alliance member airline.
ANA (NH) | Aegean (A3) | Air Canada (AC) | |||
Air China (CA) | Air India (AI) | Air New Zealand (NZ) | |||
Asiana (OZ) | Austrian (OS) | Avianca (AV) | |||
Brussels Airlines (SN) | Copa Airlines (CM) | Croatia Airlines (OU) | |||
EGYPTAIR (MS) | EVA Air (BR) | Ethiopian Airlines (ET) | |||
LOT Polish Airlines (LO) | Lufthansa (LH) | SWISS (LX) | |||
Shenzhen Airlines (ZH) | Singapore Airlines (SQ) | South African Airways (SA) | |||
TAP Air Portugal (TP) | Thai Airways (TG) | Turkish Airlines (TK) | |||
United (UA) |
Other airlines
Edelweiss (WK) |
3.5 / 5, based on 2 reviews
Overall ratings
Very nice StarAlliance lounge! It seems this one is usually not busy, and offer a fair selection of food and excellent cocktails. design is very nice with small and cozy areas. Good shower, too.
Service is very good. Very quiet, maybe 30% full an hour before a UA flight to IAH as well as other SA flights imminent.
Food is decent, beer and soft drinks in the fridge as well as a coffee machine on the counter. Full bar.
USB chargers didn’t work, looked old. Some of the furniture had obvious tears.
Shower was very nice after roaming around RJ all day in the winter heat!