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VIP Santamaria, San Jose Juan Santamaría Airport, Terminal

Airside lounge you can use with Priority Pass. Open 04:30 - 20:00 daily.

4.2 on Priority Pass (2,000+ reviews)

From Priority Pass's page for this lounge, read 10 October 2026. The rating is Priority Pass members'.

Where to find it

Airside - the lounge is located next to Boarding Gate 5 on Level 3.

Facilities

  • Air conditioning · complimentary
  • Alcoholic drinks (Standard) · complimentary
  • Digital card accepted · complimentary
  • Disabled access · complimentary
  • Flight information · complimentary
  • Newspapers / magazines · complimentary
  • Soft drinks · complimentary
  • Televisions · complimentary
  • Wi-Fi · complimentary

Rules and notices

  • 2 guests per cardholder
  • Please note that payment cards are not accepted for entry into this lounge - Access is permitted 3 hours prior to scheduled flight departure - Children 10 years and under are admitted free - Limited to two guests per cardholder, subject to a per person charge, where applicable - Complimentary alcoholic drinks are limited to beer and wine only - Alcoholic drinks are only available for passengers 18 years of age or older.
  • The lounge is currently undergoing refurbishment works until further notice. The lounge will remain open during this time and disruption kept to a minimum. Access may be restricted due to space constraints

Which Priority Pass plan pays for itself?

A year's cost by lounge visits (you alone), from Priority Pass's UK prices: Standard £69 plus £24 a visit, Standard Plus £229 with 10 free visits, then £24 each and Prestige £419 with every visit free (read 10 October 2026).

Visits a yearStandardStandard PlusPrestige
2£117£229£419
4£165£229£419
6£213£229£419
8£261£229£419
10£309£229£419
15£429£349£419
20£549£469£419

Choose a plan on Priority Pass

US prices differ: Standard $99, Standard Plus $329 and Prestige $469 a year, visits $35 (read 9 October 2026). Access is subject to space; some lounges charge members extra. AirConnect may earn a commission if you join through our link.

FAQ

Can I use Priority Pass at VIP Santamaria?+

Yes. VIP Santamaria at San Jose Juan Santamaría Airport, Terminal takes Priority Pass. Entry is subject to space. It serves international, domestic passengers. (prioritypass.com, 10 October 2026)

What are the VIP Santamaria opening hours?+

04:30 - 20:00, daily (Priority Pass, 10 October 2026). Hours can change; check before you fly.

Where is VIP Santamaria?+

Airside - the lounge is located next to Boarding Gate 5 on Level 3. (San Jose Juan Santamaría Airport, Terminal).

Can I bring guests to VIP Santamaria?+

Priority Pass lists: 2 guests per cardholder. Guest visits are charged by plan (UK: £24 a guest, 10 October 2026).

How much does it cost to use VIP Santamaria?+

With Priority Pass, a visit is included on Prestige (£419 a year) and on Standard Plus for the first 10 visits (£229); on Standard (£69 a year) each visit costs £24. UK prices, 10 October 2026.

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