How do I access airport lounges in Canada?

You can get access to airport lounges in several ways:
  1. Holding lounge-eligible business or first class tickets.
  2. Holding certain credit cards.
  3. Airline loyalty programmes.
  4. Purchasing an hourly, single-day, or annual pass.
  5. Getting an airport lounge guest pass from someone travelling with you.




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Relax in an eligible Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge when travelling on flights operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge or under the Air Canada Express banner using a One-Time Maple Leaf Lounge Guest Pass. Can be used by Primary Cardholders, Secondary Cardholders, or any guest when accompanied by qualified cardholder.

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Having elite status with a specific airline is a popular way to access lounges for many frequent flyers. Almost all airlines have several tiers of elite status, and they usually require that you meet or exceed their mid-tier elite status before getting lounge access when you fly their airline/alliance.

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Do I need a special card to enter Lounge Key business lounges? No. A Visa Platinum/Visa Signature/Visa Infinite card is enough to enter.

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In our airport guides, we include lounges that economy-class travellers can access by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or joining a lounge membership program.

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6) Be a guest of somebody with lounge access Guest policies vary greatly depending on the airline, the membership status and the type of lounge. Some let guests in for free while others charge a fee which typically ranges between $25 and $65 per person.

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  1. Use cards that give free lounge access. ...
  2. Buy a third-party lounge pass. ...
  3. Buy one-time access to a lounge for as low as $23. ...
  4. Find free access with the LoungeBuddy app. ...
  5. Get free access as an active military member. ...
  6. Get an airline or alliance lounge membership. ...
  7. Gain entry with elite points status. ...
  8. Gain access with your ticket.


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Travelling on a Premium Economy, Latitude, comfort, or Flex fare? You can purchase Maple Leaf Lounge access when you book your flight with us.

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In our airport guides, we include lounges that economy-class travellers can access by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or joining a lounge membership program.

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REVIEW RATING: BEN SAYS: The Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge is spacious and has a good selection of food & drinks. However, it lacks any special amenities, and could use a refresh.

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Most Mastercard World and World Elite credit cards offer membership to the LoungeKey airport lounges network. After that, you have to pay for each entry, which costs $32 US.

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There are many reasons to use airport lounges. If you value comfort, fewer crowds and like to have time to relax before your flight, you may want to visit an airport lounge the next time you fly. Be sure to check out the airports you're traveling through and find out which lounges are available to you.

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You can stay overnight and sleep at 24-hour airport lounges, as long as they don't have any rules on how long you stay. Many airport lounges close at night or limit access to just a few hours before your flight. Go to your airport lounge program's website to review hours and rules at the lounge you want to visit.

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Flying internationally in a premium cabin Most legacy airlines — including Delta, American and United — have dedicated lounge spaces where business- and first-class flyers can relax. If you want access to these spaces, book yourself an eligible business-class ticket that grants you lounge access.

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Both Sky Club and Centurion lounges also have restrictions on when you can enter (only within three hours of the flight's departure time). If your preferred airport doesn't have a credit card-affiliated or airline-branded lounge, not all hope is lost.

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Yes, it's possible to get Priority Pass for “free, but this kind of membership comes through a credit card with an annual fee.

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