Cusco Airport Lounges
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport · Cusco, Peru
Cusco's Alejandro Velasco Astete International (CUZ) is a single-terminal gateway to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, and its lounges are both run by the Peruvian Hanaq brand near the boarding gates. One airside lounge is reachable on DragonPass, the other on Priority Pass or a paid walk-in, so most travellers can find a way in.
Content updated June 24, 2026
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This guide is compiled from airline, alliance and lounge-operator sources plus published access rules from Priority Pass and DragonPass — we haven't independently visited every Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport lounge yet. Nothing here is a paid placement, and the guide is updated as lounges open, close, renovate or change access policies. Read more about how we verify lounge data.
Last updated June 24, 2026
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Hanaq Cusco
Hanaq Cusco is the airside lounge next to Gate 10, with Andean-inspired decor, mountain views, hot and cold food and a full amenity list including Wi-Fi and charging. It's reachable on DragonPass and is the most complete lounge experience at CUZ.
Hanaq VIP Lounge
The Hanaq VIP Lounge sits near Gate 9 and welcomes Priority Pass members as well as pay-in guests, with complimentary snacks, soft drinks, house wine and beer. A straightforward option if you carry Priority Pass or want to pay at the door.
Hanaq VIP Lounge
The Hanaq VIP Lounge also sells walk-in entry to pay-in guests, so you can use it at Cusco without DragonPass, Priority Pass or airline status — handy if you don't hold a lounge membership but want a calm seat near the gates.
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Hanaq Cusco
★2.6Hanaq Cusco is the airside lounge at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, on the first floor next to Gate 10 after security. Reachable on DragonPass, it pairs Andean-inspired…
Hanaq VIP Lounge
★2.6The Hanaq VIP Lounge at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport is situated near Gate 9. It welcomes members of the Priority Pass program as well as pay-in guests, so you can use it…
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport lounges by terminal.
Main Terminal
Cusco operates from a single passenger terminal, and both of its lounges are run by the Hanaq brand near the departure gates after security. Hanaq Cusco sits airside on the first floor next to Gate 10 and is reachable on DragonPass; the Hanaq VIP Lounge is near Gate 9 and takes Priority Pass or a paid walk-in. Both are short, easy strolls from the boarding area.
- —Single-terminal airport — both lounges are airside, after security
- —Hanaq Cusco (Gate 10) is the DragonPass option with the fuller amenity list
- —Hanaq VIP Lounge (Gate 9) takes Priority Pass and pay-in guests
- —Hanaq Cusco posts a maximum three-hour stay and opens 05:00–21:00
How to get into lounges at CUZ.
Cusco's two lounges are both run by Hanaq and cover complementary access routes, so the membership or ticket you carry decides which one you use. Hanaq Cusco is on DragonPass, while the Hanaq VIP Lounge takes Priority Pass and also sells walk-in entry. There's no airline-branded lounge here — access is driven by lounge memberships and paid day passes rather than frequent-flyer status.
DragonPass
DragonPass is accepted at Hanaq Cusco, the airside lounge next to Gate 10. If you carry DragonPass, this is your lounge at CUZ.
DragonPassPriority Pass
Priority Pass members are welcome at the Hanaq VIP Lounge near Gate 9. Check the per-lounge page for current terms, as access can depend on capacity at busy departure times.
Priority PassWalk-in day pass
The Hanaq VIP Lounge sells entry to pay-in guests at the door, so you can use it without a membership or airline status. It's the simplest route if you don't hold DragonPass or Priority Pass.
Know before you go.
Match the lounge to your card
- —Cusco's two lounges cover different access routes — Hanaq Cusco is DragonPass, the Hanaq VIP Lounge is Priority Pass or pay-in.
- —Both are run by the same Hanaq brand and sit airside near adjacent gates, so neither is far once you're through security.
Altitude and timing
- —Cusco sits at roughly 3,400 metres — take it easy on arrival, and a quiet lounge seat with water is a good place to acclimatise before a flight.
- —Hanaq Cusco opens 05:00–21:00, which covers the early-morning departure bank when Machu Picchu day-trippers and Lima connections leave.
Mind the three-hour limit
- —Hanaq Cusco posts a maximum three-hour stay, so plan your visit around your boarding time rather than settling in for a long wait.
- —Cusco's weather can delay departures — if your flight slips, check whether the stay limit affects you.
Clear security first
- —Both lounges are airside, after the security check — go through the checkpoint before heading for the lounge.
- —Hanaq Cusco is on the first floor next to Gate 10; the Hanaq VIP Lounge is near Gate 9.
Frequently asked, frequently answered.
We track two lounges at Cusco's Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), both run by the Peruvian Hanaq brand and located airside near the departure gates: Hanaq Cusco next to Gate 10 and the Hanaq VIP Lounge near Gate 9.
Yes. The Hanaq VIP Lounge near Gate 9 welcomes Priority Pass members, and it also sells walk-in entry to pay-in guests. Check the per-lounge page for current terms, as access can depend on capacity at busy times.
Yes. Hanaq Cusco, the airside lounge on the first floor next to Gate 10, is reachable on DragonPass. It's the lounge to head for at CUZ if you carry DragonPass.
Yes. The Hanaq VIP Lounge sells entry to pay-in guests at the door, so you can pay per visit without DragonPass, Priority Pass or airline status.
Both lounges are airside, after the security check, in Cusco's single passenger terminal. Hanaq Cusco is on the first floor next to Gate 10, and the Hanaq VIP Lounge is near Gate 9.
Hanaq Cusco opens from 05:00 to 21:00, covering the early-morning departure bank. Check the per-lounge page for the Hanaq VIP Lounge's current hours before you travel.
No. Cusco doesn't have an airline-branded lounge. Both lounges are independent Hanaq lounges, reached on DragonPass, Priority Pass or a paid walk-in rather than by frequent-flyer status.
Hanaq Cusco posts a maximum three-hour stay, so plan your visit around your boarding time. Cusco's weather can cause delays, so check the limit if your flight slips.