BRCUpdated October 8, 2026

Lounges, facilities and services at Bariloche airport

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VIP lounges at BRC

Which VIP lounges are at Bariloche airport (BRC), where they are and how to get in. See also the airport guide for general information.

The airport features a VIP lounge available for departing and arriving passengers.

Public Area

AMAE Lounge Bariloche

Location: Ground floor, inside the public arrivals concourse (before security checkpoints).

Hours: Daily from 06:30 to 22:00.

Services: Hot and cold snacks, refreshments and beverages, high-speed Wi-Fi, work desks, television, and flight information screens.

Access: Cardholders of Priority Pass, LoungeKey, DragonPass, Visa Airport Companion, Diners Club, Aeropuertos Argentina VipClub corporate memberships, or through direct door pass purchase (subject to space availability).

Opening hours and access conditions can change at any time. Check with the lounge before you go.

Lounge access with Priority Pass

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Facilities and services

Bariloche Airport provides a comprehensive selection of passenger facilities across its two floors.

Banking & Connectivity

  • ATMs: An automated teller machine dispensing Argentine pesos is located in the ground floor public hall.
  • Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi internet access is provided across the terminal via the official Aeropuertos Argentina network.
  • Device charging: Charging stations and electrical outlets are available in waiting areas and departure lounges.

Food & Dining

Coffee shops and food outlets from popular chains such as Havanna and Brioche Dorée, along with quick-service snack bars, are available in both the public concourse and the first-floor boarding area.

Shopping & Duty-Free

The terminal features renowned regional chocolate shops including Mamuschka and Rapa Nui, stores selling Patagonian handicrafts and souvenirs, an Open 25 convenience store, and a Duty Free Shop Argentina outlet exclusive to international flights in the departure area.

Baggage Services

  • Luggage carts: Available free of charge in arrivals and departures areas.
  • Luggage wrapping: A protective plastic luggage sealing station is located in the ground-floor check-in hall.
  • Lost and found: Managed by the Airport Security Police (contact: [email protected]) and the airport information desk.

Other Services

A first-aid medical station for emergency care, public restrooms, and baby changing facilities are situated on both floors of the terminal.

How to get into a lounge

  1. Lounge membership: programs like Priority Pass give access to independent lounges in many airports, for an annual fee or per visit.
  2. Credit cards: some premium cards include lounge visits. Check whether your card covers the lounges at BRC and how many guests you can bring.
  3. Ticket or status: business and first class tickets, and frequent flyer status with an airline or its alliance, usually give access to the airline's lounges.
  4. Day pass: many lounges sell entry at the door when there is space. Prices and rules vary.

Long layover? See hotels and overnight stay. Need help moving around the airport? See special assistance at BRC.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use a lounge at Bariloche airport (BRC) without a business class ticket?

Usually yes: many lounges accept lounge memberships such as Priority Pass, some premium credit cards, airline status or a paid day pass at the door. Each lounge sets its own rules, so check the conditions of the one you want to use.

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