VIP Santamaría is in Main Terminal, upper level, Gate 5 at San José (SJO). Ways in: Priority Pass, Amex Platinum (US), other. Checked 2026-11-02.
Ways in
| Way in | Details |
|---|---|
| Priority Pass | Max stay 3h; entry up to 3h before departure; under 10 free; max 2 guests; food menu charged; payment cards not accepted for entry |
| Amex Platinum (US)Card details | Listed as Santamaria VIP Lounge on the Amex US finder; enrollment required |
| other | Costa Rican Amex Platinum and Business Gold cards from BAC Credomatic, Banco del Progreso and Scotiabank; airline arrangements with Air France/KLM, Edelweiss, Iberia/British Airways and Aeromexico, per the airport |
Temporarily closed from 2026-10-31; reopening stated for 2026-11-02 04:00 under direct Aeris management (secondary: La Nación, 2026-10-30). Priority Pass still says closed from 31 Oct until further notice, and reopening itself is unconfirmed. Normal hours 04:30-20:00. Priority Pass also notes refurbishment works. Aeris says most access agreements continue, not all, so access may change.
Other lounges at SJO
- VIP Lounge Costa Rica (Copa Club)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 CredomaticMain Terminal, upper level, Gate 19 · Pay at the door, other
Questions
How do I get into VIP Santamaría?
Priority Pass: Max stay 3h; entry up to 3h before departure; under 10 free; max 2 guests; food menu charged; payment cards not accepted for entry Amex Platinum (US): Listed as Santamaria VIP Lounge on the Amex US finder; enrollment required other: Costa Rican Amex Platinum and Business Gold cards from BAC Credomatic, Banco del Progreso and Scotiabank; airline arrangements with Air France/KLM, Edelweiss, Iberia/British Airways and Aeromexico, per the airport
Where is VIP Santamaría?
Main Terminal, upper level, Gate 5 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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