Lounges, facilities and services (SDU)
VIP areas, business and financial installations, food, luggage, shopping and miscellaneous facilities in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont airport (SDU)
Vip Lounges at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont airport (SDU)
Which are the Vip lounges at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont airport (SDU) and how to access:
Santos Dumont Airport has a particularity: due to the limited space of its departure lounge (secure area), most of its VIP lounges are located in the public area (Pre-security). This allows passengers to enjoy services before going through security checkpoints or even upon arriving in the city.
VIP Lounges
Advantage VIP Lounge
This chain has a strong presence at SDU with multiple spaces adapted to different moments of the trip.
- Boarding Area (Airside): Located after passing the X-ray checkpoint, on the left. Ideal for the final wait before the flight.
Hours: 4:30 am - 10:00 pm. - Public Area - 1st Floor (Landside): Located near McDonald's and the boarding entrance. It is the most complete lounge, including showers.
Hours: 4:00 am - 10:00 pm. - Arrivals Area - Ground Floor (Landside): Located in the public arrivals area. Perfect for those who have just landed and need to work or wait for transportation.
Hours: 5:00 am - 10:00 pm.
Access: Priority Pass, LoungeKey, or Diners Club membership. Mastercard Black, Visa Infinite, and Elo Nanquim cardholders. Pay-at-the-door available.
Bradesco Cartões Lounge
Exclusive space for Bradesco bank high-income clients.
Location: 1st Floor, pre-boarding area (public zone), opposite the security access.
Hours: 5:30 am - 10:30 pm.
Services: Snack buffet, coffee shop, beverages, Wi-Fi, seating area.
Access: Holders of Bradesco Visa Aeternum, Elo Nanquim, Elo Diners Club, and American Express (The Platinum Card / Centurion) cards issued in Brazil.
BRB Coworking - Latitude
A hybrid space between a VIP lounge and a work office.
Location: 1st Floor, public zone, to the right of the boarding access (pre-security).
Hours: 6:00 am - 10:00 pm.
Services: Private work booths, meeting room, printers, light buffet, and beverages.
Access: DragonPass membership. Holders of credit cards issued by BRB (Banco de Brasília): Visa (Infinite, Platinum, Gold) and Mastercard (Black, Platinum, Gold).
Facilities and other services
Santos Dumont Airport stands out for its direct integration with Bossa Nova Mall, an attached shopping center that considerably expands the range of services, dining, and shopping for passengers, making it one of the most service-complete airports in Brazil.
Wi-Fi Connection: Free internet access available throughout the terminal (Network: "Infraero Gratis" or similar).
Financial Services:
ATMs (Banco24Horas, Caixa, Banco do Brasil, Bradesco, Santander) are available in the arrivals hall. There are also currency exchange bureaus in the public sector.
Mail:
The post office branch that operated at the airport has permanently closed. It is recommended to use services in the city center.
Dining
The offering is extensive and varied, distributed between the passenger terminal and Bossa Nova Mall.
- Terminal: Coffee shops, bakeries, and fast food on both levels.
- Bossa Nova Mall: Full-service restaurants with views of Guanabara Bay and Sugarloaf Mountain, plus a complete food court.
Shopping
Stores:
In the terminal, you will find bookstores, Rio souvenir shops, Carioca fashion, electronics, and a pharmacy. The attached mall adds international brands and fashion boutiques.
Duty Free (Dufry Shopping):
As a domestic airport, the "Dufry" stores located in the departure lounge operate under the Duty Paid model (taxes included), although they offer the same assortment of imported products (perfumes, beverages, chocolates) as a traditional Free Shop.
Luggage
Luggage Storage (Lockers):
Automated locker service managed by Malex.
Location: Public area, near the main entrance and access to Bossa Nova Mall.
Hours: Available 24 hours.
Protective wrapping:
Luggage sealing service (Protec Bag) available in the check-in hall. Hours: 4:30 am to 8:30 pm.
Lost and Found:
Office managed by Infraero.
Location: Arrivals Hall.
Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm (closed weekends and holidays).
Other Services
Health: Emergency medical station in the terminal.
Baby Care: Nursing rooms and changing tables available in the main restrooms.
Services: Shoeshine and pharmacy (Drogaria Raia / Drogasil).
Latest updates: December 11, 2025
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