Ambaar Club
★3.5(139 reviews)CGH · Ambaar Club
Congonhas's airside Priority Pass lounge — a modern space with a bar and apron views.
The Ambaar Club is the airside lounge at Sao Paulo Congonhas, sitting past the security checkpoint and reachable on Priority Pass. It's a contemporary, cosy space with warm lighting, thoughtfully arranged seating that balances privacy and openness, and large windows that look out over the airport apron. The food and drink offer is light but reliable — a cold buffet with snacks and pastries, a bar pouring wine, beer and spirits, and a Brazilian touch in the snacks on offer. Wi-Fi is fast and stable enough for video calls, and there's power at most seating areas, so it works for a quick burst of email as well as a relaxed wait. Open from early in the morning, it covers the first bank of departures through to the evening, and the moderate noise level makes it an easy place to unwind before a domestic flight.
Crowding · busiest at morning and evening peaks
A solid spot for light work, with fast, stable Wi-Fi suitable for video calls and power at most seating areas. Small tables suit a laptop, though the workspace isn't especially roomy and there's no printer or scanner.
A light but dependable offer: a cold buffet with snacks and pastries alongside a bar serving wine, beer and spirits. The selection leans on fresh, regularly replenished items and a few Brazilian touches rather than a full hot-meal spread, so it's better for a snack and a drink than a sit-down meal.
Dietary: Vegetarian options · Gluten-free options
After the security check, head into the main terminal, follow signs for the VIP lounges, take the escalator to the second floor and the Ambaar Club is just past the duty-free shops on your left.
- 01Clear the security check
- 02Head into the main terminal
- 03Follow signs for 'VIP Lounges'
- 04Take the escalator to the second floor
- 05Ambaar Club is on the left, past the duty-free shops
Landmarks: Duty-free shops · Second-floor escalator · VIP Lounges sign
ℹ Sao Paulo Congonhas
Priority PassIncluded: Complimentary snacks · Complimentary hot buffet · Complimentary soft drinks · Complimentary house wine and beer · Complimentary liquor
Priority Pass Membership
Flying from CGH without status? These lounges sell day passes:
See bookable lounges at CGHMake the most of it.
Arrive early to grab a window seat for views over the apron.
Charge your devices on arrival — outlets can be busy at peak times.
Try the Brazilian cheese bread (pão de queijo) if it's out.
This lounge is airside — head here once you've cleared security, not before.
Allow extra time during the morning (6–9am) and evening (5–8pm) peaks.
Quick answers.
Yes — the Ambaar Club is accessible on Priority Pass. Present your membership card with a boarding pass, subject to capacity.
Yes — the Ambaar Club is airside, reached after you clear the security check in the main terminal.
No — the Ambaar Club does not currently offer shower facilities.
No — access is for departing passengers, typically within a few hours of your flight.
