Aspire Lounge
★3.6(1,519 reviews)HEL
Helsinki's other open-access Aspire — pay in, use Priority Pass or LoungeKey, or arrive on SkyTeam.
The Aspire Lounge near gate 13 is one of Helsinki Airport's three Aspire-operated lounges, sitting airside in the terminal. It follows the same open-access model as its sister lounge near gate 27: pay-in entry for all customers, plus Priority Pass and LoungeKey members, and it additionally accepts SkyTeam passengers. That makes it a useful fallback for travellers without Finnair or oneworld status, especially if the gate 27 Aspire is full. The lounge covers the contract-lounge essentials — a buffet, a bar, Wi-Fi, power and a mix of seating — for a comfortable wait before departure.
Crowding · busy at peak
A workable spot before a flight, with Wi-Fi, power at many seats and seating you can use for a laptop. Fine for email and light work, though it can be busy at peak.
A self-service Aspire buffet with hot and cold dishes, snacks and salads alongside a bar serving wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks plus coffee and tea. A dependable spread for a pay-in lounge, refreshed through the day.
Dietary: Vegetarian options
After clearing security, head airside towards gate 13; the Aspire Lounge is near the gate.
- 01Check in at the terminal
- 02Clear security
- 03Head airside towards gate 13
- 04Arrive at the Aspire Lounge near gate 13
Landmarks: Gate 13 area
ℹ Gate 27, 3rd floor, Schengen area
SkyTeam Elite PlusIncluded: Complimentary snacks · Complimentary soft drinks · Complimentary house wine and beer · Complimentary liquor
SkyTeam Elite Plus Status or Business/First Class Ticket
Flying from HEL without status? These lounges sell day passes:
See bookable lounges at HELMake the most of it.
This Aspire near gate 13 is a good fallback if the gate 27 Aspire is full.
It's open to all on a pay-in basis, plus Priority Pass and LoungeKey.
SkyTeam passengers can use this lounge — handy if you're not on a oneworld carrier.
Booking entry online ahead of time is usually cheaper than at the door.
Don't confuse it with the OP Lounge by Aspire, which is restricted to OP cardholders.
Quick answers.
Yes — this Aspire lounge near gate 13 welcomes all customers on a pay-in basis, subject to capacity. Booking online ahead of time is usually cheaper than at the door.
Yes — Priority Pass and LoungeKey members are welcome, and SkyTeam passengers can use the lounge too.
This lounge is open-access, while the OP Lounge near gate 22 is restricted to specific OP Financial Group cardholders.
