Ushuaia W Premium
★4.2(147 reviews)USH · Main Terminal · airside
Ushuaia's only lounge — an alpine-styled airside space with Beagle Channel views, on DragonPass, Priority Pass or a day pass.
The Ushuaia W Premium is the single lounge at Ushuaia's Malvinas Argentinas Airport, the southernmost commercial airport in the world and the main gateway for Antarctic cruises. It sits airside, just past passport control and the security check, near Gate 4. The design leans into its setting: exposed wooden beams, warm lighting and large windows that frame the Beagle Channel and the mountains beyond, giving it the feel of a cosy alpine cabin rather than a typical airport lounge. Access is flexible for a small airport — DragonPass and Priority Pass members are both welcome, and a paid day pass is sold at the door if you don't hold a membership. Inside you'll find a light buffet with local touches, a selection of Argentine wines, beer and spirits, fast Wi-Fi and power at the seats. With a three-hour maximum stay and a calm, low-noise atmosphere, it's a comfortable place to settle before a domestic departure or to wait out one of the region's frequent weather delays.
Crowding · calm, busier at peaks
A workable spot for email and light tasks, with reliable Wi-Fi and power near most seats. Seating is informal lounge-style rather than dedicated desks, and there are no private booths, but it's quiet enough for a call.
A modest but satisfying spread with a Patagonian accent: a light buffet of local snacks alongside Argentine wines, beer and spirits, plus soft drinks. Hot food options are limited, so this is more of a graze-and-drink stop than a full meal.
Dietary: Vegetarian options
After passport control and the security check, the lounge is airside near Gate 4 — a short walk from the checkpoint, past the duty-free area.
- 01Check in at the main terminal
- 02Clear passport control and security
- 03Head towards Gate 4, past the duty-free shops
- 04Look for the W Premium Lounge entrance
Landmarks: Gate 4 · Duty-free shops · Airside departures area
ℹ Airside - After passport control and security check, the lounge is located next to gate 4.
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- —Children under 2 enter free
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Make the most of it.
DragonPass and Priority Pass both work here, and a paid day pass is sold at the door if you don't hold a membership.
Grab a window seat for the Beagle Channel and mountain views if one's free.
Try the Argentine Malbec and the empanadas — the local highlights of the buffet.
Arrive early in the November-to-March Antarctic-cruise season, when the small lounge fills up.
Lounge access is for passengers on domestic flights, and there's a three-hour maximum stay.
Quick answers.
Yes — the Ushuaia W Premium accepts Priority Pass. Present your card with your boarding pass at the door.
Yes — it's a DragonPass lounge. Show your DragonPass membership with your boarding pass to enter.
Yes — a paid day pass is sold at the door, subject to capacity, at around USD 49 per guest for up to three hours.
It's airside, after passport control and security, near Gate 4 — a short walk from the checkpoint.
The lounge is open from 06:00 to 23:00, though hours can vary with the flight schedule.