Lounges at San José

Every lounge worth knowing, which side of passport control it is on, and every way in.

3Lounges listed
2On Priority Pass
3Verified
11/02Checked

San José (SJO) has 3 lounges in our list, 2 on Priority Pass. Access depends on your ticket, airline status, Priority Pass or your card (by issuing country). Checked 2026-11-02.

SJO lounges and how to get in

Ways in come from the lounge, airline, Priority Pass or card issuer pages listed on each lounge.

LoungeTerminalWays in
VIP SantamaríaAeris (airport operator) from 2026-11-01 (secondary)Main Terminal, upper level, Gate 5Priority Pass Amex Platinum (US) other
VIP Lounge Costa Rica (Copa Club)Aeris (airport operator) from 2026-11-01 (secondary)Main Terminal, upper level, Gate 19 (Amex says Gate 18; other sources Gate 17)Ticket Status Priority Pass Amex Platinum (US) Pay at the door other
Lounge BAC CredomaticAeris (airport operator) from 2026-11-01 (secondary)Main Terminal, upper level, Gate 19Pay at the door other

Questions

Which lounges at San José (SJO) take Priority Pass?

VIP Santamaría (Main Terminal, upper level, Gate 5); VIP Lounge Costa Rica (Copa Club) (Main Terminal, upper level, Gate 19 (Amex says Gate 18; other sources Gate 17)).

Which SJO lounges can I use on a Schengen flight?

Not applicable or not confirmed for this airport.

Is this SJO lounge list up to date?

Researched on 2026-11-02. Lounges change hours and access rules often; each lounge page lists its sources.

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