Cali Airport Lounges
Cali A. Bonilla Aragon Intl · Cali, Colombia
Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International (CLO), Cali's gateway in southwest Colombia, keeps things simple with two lounges. Sala VIP Calima sits airside in the international area near Gate D20 and takes Priority Pass or a pay-per-visit walk-in, while the Avianca Lounge serves Star Alliance Gold and business-class passengers on the domestic side. Pick the lounge that matches the area you're flying from.
Content updated June 24, 2026
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Last updated June 24, 2026
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Sala VIP Calima
Sala VIP Calima is the most accessible lounge at Cali — it takes Priority Pass and also admits any passenger for a walk-in fee, regardless of cabin. It sits airside near Gate D20 in the international area and has showers, Wi-Fi and complimentary snacks and drinks.
Avianca Lounge Cali
The Avianca Lounge on the domestic side serves Star Alliance Gold members and business-class passengers flying Avianca and partner carriers. Located on the second floor by the boarding gates, it's the branded option for status holders departing Cali on a domestic flight.
Sala VIP Calima
If you're connecting onto a long-haul flight out of Colombia, Sala VIP Calima is the lounge to use at Cali — it has shower facilities plus a quiet area and air conditioning, airside in the international zone near Gate D20, so you can freshen up before the next leg.
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Sala VIP Calima
★4.1Sala VIP Calima is the international-area lounge at Cali's Alfonso Bonilla Aragón Airport, airside on Level 2 next to Gate D20. It's the most flexible way in at CLO: it accepts Priority…
The Avianca Lounge is the airline-branded lounge on the domestic side of Cali's Alfonso Bonilla Aragón Airport, on the second floor in the boarding-gates area next to the Ananda pastry…
Cali A. Bonilla Aragon Intl lounges by terminal.
International Area
Cali's international departures are home to Sala VIP Calima, the airport's pay-per-visit lounge. It sits airside on Level 2, next to Gate D20, after security and immigration. The lounge accepts Priority Pass and sells walk-in entry to any passenger for a fee, so you don't need airline status to get in.
- —Sala VIP Calima is airside on Level 2, next to Gate D20
- —Takes Priority Pass and walk-in pay-per-visit entry
- —Showers, Wi-Fi and complimentary snacks and drinks
- —Reached after clearing security and immigration
Domestic Terminal AB
The domestic side holds the Avianca Lounge, on the second floor by the boarding gates next to the Ananda pastry shop. Access is for Star Alliance Gold members and business-class passengers flying Avianca or a partner carrier — it's the airline-aligned option rather than a pay-in lounge.
- —Avianca Lounge is on the 2nd floor, in the boarding-gates area
- —Access via Star Alliance Gold status or a business-class ticket
- —Complimentary snacks, drinks and a TV area
- —Located next to the Ananda pastry shop
How to get into lounges at CLO.
Cali is a small two-lounge airport, and the two routes in are clear-cut. Sala VIP Calima on the international side takes Priority Pass and also sells a walk-in day pass to any traveller, so you can pay per visit without status. The Avianca Lounge on the domestic side is for Star Alliance Gold members and business-class passengers. Check which area you're departing from before choosing.
Priority Pass
Priority Pass is accepted at Sala VIP Calima in the international area, airside near Gate D20. It's the membership route for the international side of Cali; the domestic Avianca Lounge is airline-access only.
Priority PassWalk-in day pass
Sala VIP Calima admits any passenger for a fee, regardless of cabin or membership, so you can simply pay at the door. A maximum four-hour stay applies, and children under 12 enter free.
Star Alliance status
Star Alliance Gold members can use the Avianca Lounge on the domestic side. Access follows the alliance's standard rules, so bring your status card and same-day boarding pass.
Star AllianceBusiness class ticket
A business-class ticket on Avianca or a Star Alliance partner gets you into the Avianca Lounge directly — the simplest route if you're flying premium on the domestic side, with no membership needed.
Star AllianceKnow before you go.
International vs domestic
- —Cali's two lounges sit on different sides — Sala VIP Calima is in the international area, the Avianca Lounge on the domestic side.
- —Match your lounge to the flight you're taking before you clear security; you can't switch between them once airside.
- —If you're flying domestically without Star Alliance status, the Avianca Lounge won't admit you.
Pay-per-visit works here
- —Sala VIP Calima sells walk-in entry to any passenger, so you can pay per visit even without Priority Pass or airline status.
- —There's a maximum four-hour stay, which is plenty for a pre-flight wait at a small airport.
- —Children under 12 are admitted free, and there's a separate family area as well as a quiet area.
Food and drink
- —Both lounges include complimentary snacks and soft drinks, plus house wine, beer and liquor.
- —At Sala VIP Calima, complimentary alcoholic drinks are limited to two per adult — extras are paid, and premium drinks are sold.
- —Set your meal expectations to light bites rather than a full hot buffet at this airport.
Practical notes
- —Sala VIP Calima has showers — handy if you're connecting onto a long-haul flight out of Colombia.
- —Both lounges offer Wi-Fi, flight-information screens and a TV area.
- —Sala VIP Calima opens early (from 03:00 daily), useful for Cali's early-morning international departures.
Frequently asked, frequently answered.
We track two lounges at Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International (CLO). Sala VIP Calima is in the international area airside near Gate D20, and the Avianca Lounge is on the domestic side. There's one lounge for each side of the airport.
Yes. Priority Pass is accepted at Sala VIP Calima in the international area, airside on Level 2 next to Gate D20. The domestic Avianca Lounge is airline-access only, so Priority Pass covers the international side.
Yes. Sala VIP Calima admits any passenger for a walk-in fee, regardless of class of service, so you can pay per visit without Priority Pass or airline status. A maximum four-hour stay applies and children under 12 enter free.
Yes. The Avianca Lounge is on the domestic side, on the second floor in the boarding-gates area next to the Ananda pastry shop. It serves Star Alliance Gold members and business-class passengers flying Avianca or a partner carrier.
Yes. Sala VIP Calima offers shower facilities, along with Wi-Fi, air conditioning, flight-information screens and a TV area. It's a useful stop if you're connecting onto a long-haul flight out of Cali.
Sala VIP Calima is open from 03:00 to 23:00 daily, covering Cali's early-morning international departures. The Avianca Lounge is open roughly 05:00 to 21:30 each day. Always check current hours against your flight time before you travel.
Both lounges serve complimentary snacks and soft drinks, plus house wine, beer and liquor. At Sala VIP Calima, complimentary alcoholic drinks are limited to two per adult, with further drinks and premium options available to buy.
It depends on your flight. If you're departing internationally, Sala VIP Calima takes Priority Pass and walk-in pay-per-visit entry. If you're flying domestically with Star Alliance Gold status or in business class, use the Avianca Lounge on the domestic side.