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GIG · Rio de Janeiro
Star Alliance · Galeão International, Terminal 2
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No paid entry or day pass is offered; access is limited to eligible Star Alliance premium-cabin and Gold passengers, so walk-ins cannot buy in.
Free entry for First and Business Class passengers on Star Alliance member airlines and for Star Alliance Gold members, including Avianca, Copa, Edelweiss, Lufthansa, TAP and United.
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Star Alliance Lounge at Galeão International accepts 2 access programmes: Airline Access, Star Alliance Gold. 1 of the 2 access rules here is airline- or cabin-class-specific, so a boarding pass in the right class can be enough on its own. Each rule on this page lists its own guest policy and any spend or cabin conditions attached to it.
No. Star Alliance Lounge does not sell walk-in day passes — No paid entry or day pass is offered; access is limited to eligible Star Alliance premium-cabin and Gold passengers, so walk-ins cannot buy in. Entry requires an eligible card programme, membership, or airline boarding pass.
Star Alliance Lounge operates 12:00-01:00 daily. Lounges frequently close earlier than posted on quiet days and during terminal works, and last entry is often 30–45 minutes before closing — check before a late or early connection.
Star Alliance Lounge is in Terminal 2 at Galeão International (GIG) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, operated by Star Alliance. Lounges sit airside, so you must clear security — and in most cases be in the same terminal — before you can use it.
Verified facilities at Star Alliance Lounge: Wi-Fi, Buffet, Hot food, Bar, Showers, Business centre. Facilities vary by time of day — hot food and bar service in particular are often limited outside peak hours.
Access rules and pricing change frequently. Always confirm with the lounge before travelling.