Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures)Penang Airport (PEN)
★4.4(1,049 reviews)PEN · Main Terminal · airside
Penang's most flexible lounge — every access route, one stop before your flight.
The Plaza Premium Lounge for International Departures is the flagship of Penang International's three Plaza Premium lounges and the most flexible way into a lounge at PEN. It sits airside on the mezzanine level near Gate A3, reached after passport control and the security check, and accepts the widest range of access methods at the airport: Priority Pass, DragonPass, oneworld status (Sapphire and above, or a business-class ticket) and a paid walk-in day pass. Inside you'll find a hot and cold buffet built around local Malaysian and international dishes, a bar with wine and beer, air-conditioned seating with natural light from large windows, and shower facilities. As a Plaza Premium lounge it's comfortable and practical rather than showy, and because it covers so many access routes it's the lounge most international travellers from Penang will end up using. Opening hours run from early morning to nearly midnight, with a typical two-hour stay on a paid visit.
Crowding · busy at peak
A workable pre-flight spot with reliable Wi-Fi and air-conditioned seating you can use for a laptop. Fine for email and light work before an international flight, though it's a compact lounge rather than a dedicated business space.
A hot and cold buffet in the Plaza Premium style, mixing local Malaysian dishes with international options and refreshing through the day. There's a bar with wine and beer alongside soft drinks, plus snacks and a cold spread for lighter appetites.
Dietary: Vegetarian options · Halal options
After passport control and the security check, head up to the mezzanine level near Gate A3 where the Plaza Premium Lounge is located.
- 01Check in for your international flight
- 02Clear immigration and security
- 03Head towards Gate A3
- 04Take the stairs or escalator up to the mezzanine level
Landmarks: Gate A3 · Mezzanine level
ℹ Airside - After passport control and security check, L2A S14 & L2A S14A, Level 2.
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oneworld Sapphire & EmeraldIncluded: Complimentary snacks · Complimentary cold buffet · Complimentary hot buffet · Complimentary soft drinks · Complimentary house wine and beer · Premium drinks for sale
Facts checked by LoungeDeal on Jul 17, 2026
- —Children under 2 enter free
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Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures) tips
This is the lounge for international flights — head here rather than the domestic lounges if you're flying out of Malaysia.
It has the widest access at PEN: Priority Pass, DragonPass, oneworld status and a paid day pass all work.
Booking a day pass online ahead of time is usually cheaper than paying at the door.
Use the shower facilities after a long flight in or before a long-haul departure.
Arrive early at the evening international departure bank to be sure of a seat in this compact lounge.
Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures): frequently asked questions
It has the widest access at Penang — Priority Pass, DragonPass, oneworld Sapphire status (or a business-class ticket on a oneworld carrier) and a paid walk-in day pass all work.
Yes — Plaza Premium sells a walk-in day pass here, subject to capacity. Booking online ahead of time is usually cheaper than paying at the door.
Airside on the mezzanine level near Gate A3, reached after immigration and security in the international departures area.
