Plaza Premium Lounge Aurora is in Non-Schengen area near gate 40, mezzanine level (Amex says 3rd floor) at Helsinki (HEL), non-Schengen side. Ways in: Ticket, Amex Platinum (US), Amex Platinum (Belgium). Checked 2026-11-02.
Ways in
| Way in | Details |
|---|---|
| Ticket | Japan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, China Southern or Emirates passengers whose ticket includes lounge access (Finavia) |
| Amex Platinum (US)Card details | Finavia: welcomes Amex Platinum, Centurion and Explorer cardholders; Amex US finder lists 'Plaza Premium Lounge' (non-Schengen, near gate 40) as direct Platinum access (no PP enrollment) - name not yet updated to Aurora |
| Amex Platinum (Belgium)Card details | Finavia says Amex Platinum cardholders are welcome (issuing country not specified) |
Refurbished former Plaza Premium Lounge, relaunched Sept 2026 as premium lounge primarily for partner airlines; ~100 seats, 2 shower suites, meeting room, kids corner; OP Platinum also accepted. Hours: Plaza Premium site Mon-Sat 06:00-24:00, Sun 10:00-24:00 (site may mix Aurora/Lumi). Walk-in sales not confirmed for Aurora.
Other lounges at HEL
- Finnair Business Lounge (Schengen)Schengen gate area near gate 21 (Central Plaza, gates 21-22), 3rd floor · Schengen · Ticket, Status, Pay at the door
- Finnair Platinum CornerInside Finnair Schengen lounge near gate 21, 3rd floor · Schengen · Status
- Finnair Business Lounge (non-Schengen)Non-Schengen area near gate 52 (floor not stated by Finnair) · Non-Schengen · Ticket, Status, Pay at the door
- Finnair Platinum WingNon-Schengen area near gate 52 (part of Finnair non-Schengen lounge) · Non-Schengen · Status
- Aspire Lounge Gate 13Schengen gate area opposite gate 13 (Priority Pass says 1st floor; Finavia customer service lists 3rd floor for Aspire lounges - conflict) · Schengen · Priority Pass, Pay at the door, Amex Platinum (US), Amex Platinum (Belgium), LoungeKey
- Aspire Lounge Gate 27Schengen gate area next to gate 27, upper level via stairs (lift by gate 26), 3rd floor per Finavia · Schengen · Priority Pass, Pay at the door, Amex Platinum (US), Amex Platinum (Belgium), LoungeKey
Questions
How do I get into Plaza Premium Lounge Aurora?
Ticket: Japan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, China Southern or Emirates passengers whose ticket includes lounge access (Finavia) Amex Platinum (US): Finavia: welcomes Amex Platinum, Centurion and Explorer cardholders; Amex US finder lists 'Plaza Premium Lounge' (non-Schengen, near gate 40) as direct Platinum access (no PP enrollment) - name not yet updated to Aurora Amex Platinum (Belgium): Finavia says Amex Platinum cardholders are welcome (issuing country not specified)
Where is Plaza Premium Lounge Aurora?
Non-Schengen area near gate 40, mezzanine level (Amex says 3rd floor) at Helsinki (HEL), non-Schengen side.
Is this up to date?
Researched on 2026-11-02. Confirm with the lounge or your card issuer before you rely on it.
Sources: finavia.fi, finavia.fi, plazapremiumgroup.com, plazapremiumlounge.com, americanexpress.com
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