Plaza Premium LoungeHelsinki Airport (HEL)
★4.5(1,110 reviews)HEL · Main Terminal · airside
Helsinki's most flexible lounge — Priority Pass, alliance status or walk in, with runway views.
The Plaza Premium Lounge is Helsinki Airport's most flexible lounge and the obvious choice if you don't have Finnair status. It sits airside on the non-Schengen side, serving passengers departing to destinations outside Europe's Schengen zone on a pay-in basis, while also accepting Priority Pass, Star Alliance and oneworld access. Spanning 445 square metres, it accommodates around 140 guests, with panoramic runway views, power outlets at every seat and fast Wi-Fi throughout. As the only lounge at HEL that combines membership, alliance status and walk-in entry under one roof, it's the default recommendation for most travellers heading long-haul or non-Schengen out of Helsinki.
Crowding · busy at peak
A genuinely workable spot before a flight, with power at every seat, fast Wi-Fi and seating you can use for a laptop. Fine for email, calls and focused work, though it isn't a dedicated business centre.
A self-service buffet with hot and cold dishes, snacks and salads, alongside a bar serving wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks plus coffee and tea. The spread is the dependable Plaza Premium style, refreshed through the day to suit early and late departures.
Dietary: Vegetarian options
After clearing security and reaching the non-Schengen departures area, follow the airside lounge signage to the Plaza Premium Lounge.
- 01Check in at the terminal
- 02Clear security
- 03Continue to the non-Schengen departures area
- 04Follow airside lounge signage to the Plaza Premium Lounge
Landmarks: Non-Schengen departures area · Runway-facing windows
ℹ Airside - After passport control and security check, the lounge is located between gates 34 and 40 on the mezzanine level.
LoungeDeal
Priority Pass
Star Alliance Gold
oneworld Sapphire & EmeraldIncluded: Complimentary hot buffet · Complimentary soft drinks · Complimentary house wine and beer · Complimentary liquor · Premium drinks for sale
Facts checked by LoungeDeal on Jul 17, 2026
- —Children under 2 enter free
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Plaza Premium Lounge tips
Booking entry online ahead of time is usually cheaper than paying at the door.
This lounge is on the non-Schengen side — it won't help if you're flying within the Schengen Area.
Power is at every seat, so you don't need to hunt for an outlet.
Arrive early around the long-haul departure banks to be sure of a runway-view seat.
Priority Pass, Star Alliance and oneworld all work here, so it covers more travellers than the Finnair lounges.
Plaza Premium Lounge: frequently asked questions
Yes — Priority Pass is accepted at the Plaza Premium Lounge on Helsinki's non-Schengen side. Check capacity at busy times.
Yes — entry is sold on a pay-in basis for passengers departing outside the Schengen zone; booking online ahead of time is usually cheaper than at the door.
It's airside on the non-Schengen side of Helsinki's single passenger terminal, so it suits long-haul and non-Schengen departures rather than intra-Europe flights.
