Vancouver International Airport: Plaza Premium Lounge at US Departures

About this experience

The Plaza Premium Lounge at Vancouver International Airport's US Departures area is a landside lounge facility on Level 3 of the Transborder Departures zone, located near Gate E88. Access is available in three timed windows, 2 hours, 3 hours, or 6 hours, operating Friday to Sunday, making it a practical option for travellers with time before a transborder flight. The lounge is part of the Vancouver airport's Plaza Premium network, a group known for consistent food and beverage standards across major international terminals. Inside, guests find comfortable lounge chairs and bay seating set apart from the main departure concourse. Hot dishes spanning Asian and American cuisines are included, alongside vegetarian and gluten-free options, with complimentary coffee, tea, soft drinks, house beer, and wine. The Aerobar serves premium and alcoholic pours at additional cost. Shower facilities run on 20-minute sessions with gel, shampoo, lotion, and towels provided on a first-come, first-served basis, with reservations taken at the reception desk. Wi-Fi, device charging stations, flight information screens, and a dedicated nursing room are also available. Tickets cover entry for the selected access window, with the duration chosen at the time of booking.

Highlights

• Enjoy a calm pre-flight break in Plaza Premium Lounge at Vancouver US Departures with 2/3/6-hour access to lounge bays away from the main terminal areas.
• Relish hot dishes from Asian and American cuisines, vegetarian and gluten-free options, along with coffee, tea, soft drinks, house beer, and wine.
• Stay connected and informed with Wi-Fi, charging stations, flight information displays, and TV channels while you wait for your US-bound flight.
• Freshen up with a 20-minute shower access, available on a first-come, first-served basis, that includes a full amenity kit and towels.
• Sip some self-paid alcoholic drinks and premium pours at the Aerobar before your transborder departure.

What is included

• 2/3/6-hour access to Plaza Premium Lounge US Departures at Vancouver International Airport (as per option selected)
• Complimentary buffet meals with Asian, American cuisine & vegetarian options; gluten-free meals available on request
• Complimentary alcoholic beverages like house beer & wine
• Free Wi-Fi & charging stations
• Comfortable seating with lounge chairs, bay seating & TV channels
• 20-minute shower access (on a first-come, first-served basis, reserve at the reception)
• Complimentary shower amenities
• Flight information displays
• Nursing room; wheelchair-accessible lounge environment

Not included

• Extended shower use beyond the 20-minute session
• Premium alcoholic beverages at the bar (self-paid)

Before you go

Arrival and timing The lounge is open from 4:45am to 9pm Monday to Thursday, and from 4:45am to 10pm Friday to Sunday. Because it sits inside the restricted Transborder Departures area, you must clear all required checks before entering. Once airside, make your way to Level 3 in the Transborder Departures area and follow signs toward Gate E88, where you will find the lounge entrance. Your access begins from the time you check in at reception, so factor in time for security and border formalities before your access window starts. Getting around the lounge Seating includes lounge chairs and bay seating away from the main departure gates. Hot food spanning Asian and American cuisines is available, with vegetarian and gluten-free options. Complimentary drinks include coffee, tea, soft drinks, house beer, and wine. The bar and Aerobar offer premium pours at your own expense. Shower rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis with sessions limited to 20 minutes. Reserve your slot at the reception desk on arrival. Wi-Fi, device charging stations, flight information screens, and TV channels are available throughout. A dedicated nursing room is available for passengers travelling with young children.

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.