VIP Lounge Costa Rica (Copa Club) is in Main Terminal, upper level, Gate 19 (Amex says Gate 18; other sources Gate 17) at San José (SJO). Ways in: Ticket, Status, Priority Pass, Amex Platinum (US), Pay at the door, other. Checked 2026-11-02.
Ways in
| Way in | Details |
|---|---|
| Ticket | Copa and Star Alliance Business Class per the airport |
| Status | Star Alliance Gold per the airport |
| Priority Pass | Max stay 3h; entry up to 3h before departure; under 10 free |
| Amex Platinum (US)Card details | Listed on the Amex US Platinum lounge finder; enrollment required (Priority Pass benefit) |
| Pay at the door | US$31.64 per day for other passengers per the airport |
| other | Costa Rican bank cards per the airport: Scotiabank, Promerica, Davivienda, Lafise, Improsa, BCT, Cafsa, Mastercard Black and Platinum; also INS medical |
Temporarily closed from 2026-10-31. Sources conflict on reopening: La Nación (2026-10-30, secondary) says all three lounges reopen 2026-11-02 04:00 under Aeris; Tico Times (2026-10-29, secondary) and Priority Pass say until further notice. Reopening is unconfirmed, and Aeris says only most access agreements continue. Normal hours 04:30-20:00.
Other lounges at SJO
- VIP SantamaríaMain Terminal, upper level, Gate 5 · Priority Pass, Amex Platinum (US), other
- Lounge BAC CredomaticMain Terminal, upper level, Gate 19 · Pay at the door, other
Questions
How do I get into VIP Lounge Costa Rica (Copa Club)?
Ticket: Copa and Star Alliance Business Class per the airport Status: Star Alliance Gold per the airport Priority Pass: Max stay 3h; entry up to 3h before departure; under 10 free Amex Platinum (US): Listed on the Amex US Platinum lounge finder; enrollment required (Priority Pass benefit) Pay at the door: US$31.64 per day for other passengers per the airport other: Costa Rican bank cards per the airport: Scotiabank, Promerica, Davivienda, Lafise, Improsa, BCT, Cafsa, Mastercard Black and Platinum; also INS medical
Where is VIP Lounge Costa Rica (Copa Club)?
Main Terminal, upper level, Gate 19 (Amex says Gate 18; other sources Gate 17) at San José (SJO).
Is this up to date?
Researched on 2026-11-02. Confirm with the lounge or your card issuer before you rely on it.
Sources: sjoairport.com, prioritypass.com, americanexpress.com, nacion.com, ticotimes.net
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