Plaza Premium Lounge (YVR)
Plaza Premium Lounge is an airside lounge (after security) in International Terminal (Non-USA) at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver. It's open 6:30 AM – 1 AM daily. It's part of Priority Pass, Plaza Premium Lounges and oneworld lounges. Cards that get you in include the Amex Gold Rewards Canada, Amex Platinum Canada and Amex Business Platinum Canada. Travelers rate it 1.0 out of 5 (48 reviews). Amenities include showers, hot meals, alcohol, quiet area and runway views.
How to get into Plaza Premium Lounge
The rules each network publishes for this lounge.
American Express Platinum Card and/or Priority Pass Digital Membership Card, and same-day boarding pass.
Guests: Two complimentary guests.
Business or First class, or oneworld Sapphire or Emerald. Access for eligible customers traveling on these oneworld member airlines only.
Airlines: British Airways, Japan Airlines
Credit cards that get you into Plaza Premium Lounge
From our card catalog. Visit limits and guest fees are the card's own.
- Amex Gold Rewards Canadavia Plaza Premium · 4 complimentary visits per calendar year, Basic Cardmember · No free guests
- Amex Platinum Canadavia Priority Pass · unlimited through 2026-12-31; from 2027-01-01, 6 complimentary visits per calendar year, or unlimited after $20,000 in calendar-year spend · No free guests (1 free after $20k a year in spend)
- Amex Business Platinum Canadavia Priority Pass · unlimited through 2026-12-31; from 2027-01-01, 6 complimentary visits per calendar year, or unlimited after $20,000 in calendar-year spend · No free guests (1 free after $20k a year in spend)
- Amex Aeroplan Reservevia Priority Pass · every visit charged until 2027-01-12; from then, 2 complimentary passes per calendar year, plus 4 more with $25,000 calendar-year spend, max 6 · No free guests
- Amex Aeroplan Business Reservevia Priority Pass · every visit charged until 2027-01-12; from then, 2 complimentary passes per calendar year, plus 4 more with $25,000 calendar-year spend, max 6 · No free guests
- Amex Platinumvia Priority Pass · enrollment required · 2 free guests
- Amex Centurionvia Priority Pass · 2 free guests
- Amex Business Platinumvia Priority Pass · enrollment required · 2 free guests
- Amex Business Centurionvia Priority Pass · 2 free guests
- Capital One Venture Xvia Priority Pass · Guests $35 each
Amenities
Good to know
- Premium alcoholic drinks and shower facilities are subject to payment. Maximum 2 hour stay - Children under 2 years are admitted free.
- Access is available from three hours prior to the scheduled departure time. The First section is available only to customers travelling in First or holding Premier / Gold Guest List status
Plaza Premium Lounge: common questions
Where is Plaza Premium Lounge at YVR?
In International Terminal (Non-USA), after security. Level 4 (entrance on level 3, take the lift to level 4), International Departures Pier D, adjacent to the Food Court and Duty-Free Shopping Zone (between Gate D67 and D68).
What are Plaza Premium Lounge's opening hours?
Every day: 6:30 AM – 1 AM (local time).
How do I get into Plaza Premium Lounge?
Priority Pass: American Express Platinum Card and/or Priority Pass Digital Membership Card, and same-day boarding pass. oneworld: Business or First class, or oneworld Sapphire or Emerald. Access for eligible customers traveling on these oneworld member airlines only.
Which credit cards get you into Plaza Premium Lounge?
Amex Gold Rewards Canada, Amex Platinum Canada, Amex Business Platinum Canada, Amex Aeroplan Reserve, Amex Aeroplan Business Reserve, Amex Platinum and 24 more. Card terms decide guests and visit limits.
Can I bring a guest into Plaza Premium Lounge?
Priority Pass: Two complimentary guests.
Does Plaza Premium Lounge have showers?
Yes, it lists showers.
From the networks' own lounge directories, last refreshed 2026-11-04. Photos belong to the lounge networks. Rules, hours and guest fees change, and lounges can turn people away when full, so check before you go.