Porto Alegre Airport Lounges
Salgado Filho International Airport · PortoAlegre, Brazil
Salgado Filho International (POA) is the gateway to Brazil's south, and we track three airport lounges here. The W Premium Lounge sits airside on DragonPass, the Ambaar Club serves Priority Pass holders on the domestic side, and the Ambaar Lounge covers Star Alliance premium passengers in the international area. Each one offers a calmer pre-flight base.
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 Salgado Filho 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
Where we'd actually go.
W Premium Lounge Porto Alegre
The W Premium Lounge is the most complete option at Porto Alegre — airside after passport control and security, accepted on DragonPass, with a hot buffet, full bar, fast Wi-Fi, a conference room and chargeable showers. A solid all-rounder for departing passengers.
Ambaar Club (Domestic)
The Ambaar Club is Porto Alegre's Priority Pass lounge, on the domestic side near gates 117 and 118. A calm, modern space with snacks, a bar, Wi-Fi and a children's play area, open 24 hours daily for domestic and in-transit travellers.
Ambaar Lounge
The Ambaar Lounge in the International area welcomes Star Alliance Gold members and business-class passengers, with a contemporary feel, snacks with a Brazilian touch, a bar and Wi-Fi. The natural choice if you're flying internationally on a Star Alliance carrier.
Every lounge. 2 bookable right now.
The Ambaar Club is Porto Alegre's Priority Pass lounge, airside on the mezzanine level of the domestic area near boarding gates 117 and 118, for domestic and in-transit flights only. Open…
The W Premium Lounge sits airside at Porto Alegre's Salgado Filho International Airport, just past passport control and security on the right. Accessible on DragonPass, it's the most…
Ambaar Lounge
★3.3The Ambaar Lounge sits in the International area of Porto Alegre's Salgado Filho International Airport, reached after security on Level 2. It welcomes Star Alliance Gold members and…
Participating dining venues (1)
Not lounges — but eligible Priority Pass members can trade a lounge visit for a food and drink credit at these participating venues.
Living Heineken Poa Domestic
Dining benefits are set by Priority Pass and each venue and can change without notice. LoungeDeal passes are not valid at these venues.
Salgado Filho International Airport lounges by terminal.
Main Terminal (Terminal 1)
Porto Alegre's lounges all sit within the main passenger terminal, split between the domestic and international areas. The W Premium Lounge is airside after passport control and security and is the broadest option, on DragonPass. The Ambaar Club serves the domestic side on Priority Pass, while the Ambaar Lounge covers the international area for Star Alliance premium passengers.
- —All three POA lounges are within the main terminal
- —W Premium Lounge is airside after passport control and security (DragonPass)
- —Ambaar Club serves the domestic side on Priority Pass
- —Ambaar Lounge covers the international area for Star Alliance
How to get into lounges at POA.
Porto Alegre is a membership and status airport — there's no general walk-in day pass among the lounges we track. DragonPass opens the W Premium Lounge, Priority Pass covers the Ambaar Club on the domestic side, and Star Alliance Gold status or a business-class ticket reaches the Ambaar Lounge in the international area. Check which side of the terminal your lounge is on before you clear security.
DragonPass
DragonPass is accepted at the W Premium Lounge, the airside lounge after passport control and security. It's the route in if you carry a DragonPass membership or a card that bundles it.
DragonPassPriority Pass
Priority Pass works at the Ambaar Club on the domestic side, near boarding gates 117 and 118. Present your membership card with your boarding pass; access is for domestic and in-transit passengers.
Priority PassStar Alliance status & business class
The Ambaar Lounge in the International area is reachable with Star Alliance Gold status or a business-class ticket on an eligible flight. Access follows your tier and cabin rather than a paid membership.
Star AllianceWalk-in entry
The W Premium Lounge and the Ambaar Club are listed as purchasable, so paid entry may be available subject to capacity. Coverage varies, so confirm walk-in pricing on the per-lounge page before you rely on it.
Know before you go.
Match the lounge to your flight
- —Porto Alegre's lounges split by area — the W Premium and Ambaar Club sit on the domestic/airside side, while the Ambaar Lounge serves the international area.
- —If you're flying internationally on a Star Alliance carrier, head for the Ambaar Lounge; for domestic departures, the W Premium and Ambaar Club are the options.
Know your access route
- —There's no broad walk-in day pass here — bring the right membership or status for the lounge you want.
- —DragonPass opens the W Premium Lounge, Priority Pass the Ambaar Club, and Star Alliance Gold or business class the Ambaar Lounge.
Timing and stay limits
- —The W Premium Lounge lists a maximum three-hour stay, and the Ambaar Club a four-hour limit, with peak-hour access from four hours before departure.
- —Lounges are quieter mid-morning; arrive earlier if you want a relaxed seat before a busy departure bank.
Useful extras
- —The W Premium Lounge has chargeable showers and a conference room — handy for freshening up or taking a private call.
- —The Ambaar Club has a separate children's play area, useful if you're travelling with family.
Frequently asked, frequently answered.
We track three lounges at Salgado Filho International (POA): the W Premium Lounge (DragonPass, airside), the Ambaar Club on the domestic side (Priority Pass), and the Ambaar Lounge in the international area (Star Alliance).
Yes. Priority Pass is accepted at the Ambaar Club on the domestic side of Salgado Filho, near boarding gates 117 and 118. The other two lounges use DragonPass and Star Alliance access rather than Priority Pass.
Yes. The Ambaar Lounge in the International area welcomes Star Alliance Gold members and business-class passengers on an eligible flight. Access follows your status tier and cabin rather than a paid membership.
There's no general walk-in day pass among the lounges we track, but the W Premium Lounge and Ambaar Club are listed as purchasable, so paid entry may be available subject to capacity. Check the per-lounge page for current pricing.
For most travellers the W Premium Lounge is the broadest option, airside on DragonPass with a hot buffet and showers. Priority Pass holders use the Ambaar Club, and Star Alliance passengers the Ambaar Lounge.
Yes, but they are chargeable rather than included — ask the staff for details. The lounge also has a hot and cold buffet, a full bar, fast Wi-Fi, charging points and a conference room.
The Ambaar Club is airside on the mezzanine level of the domestic area, close to boarding gates 117 and 118, and is for domestic and in-transit flights only. It's open 24 hours daily and accessible on Priority Pass.
The W Premium Lounge lists a maximum three-hour stay, and the Ambaar Club a four-hour limit. During peak hours the Ambaar Club admits passengers from four hours before scheduled departure.