Lounge directory · UIO · Last reviewed 27 June 2026
Quito Mariscal Sucre Lounges UIO: every lounge and how to get in
Three lounges, all in the Priority Pass network, split between airside international, airside domestic and a landside room that runs 24 hours. Here is the full map and how to get in.
- Lounge verdict
- Small in number, strong in quality. The Sala VIP Internacional is the headline, a 24 hour room that Priority Pass has named a global Airport Lounge of the Year, with showers, sleeping areas and a terrace. The Sala VIP Domestica covers the domestic gates, and the landside Layover Stay fills the gap before security and overnight.
- Best access play
- Priority Pass opens all three doors. Without a card, the Sala VIP Internacional sells walk in entry at about 40 dollars, and Diners Club cards issued abroad are accepted there. Pick the lounge that matches where you are: airside international, airside domestic, or landside before the checkpoint.
- The one thing to know
- Location decides which lounge you can use. The Sala VIP Internacional sits past passport control in international departures, the Sala VIP Domestica is past the domestic checkpoint, and the Layover Stay is landside in the Quito Airport Center, reachable without a boarding pass.
Orientation
How the Quito lounge map works
Quito keeps it simple with three lounges, and the one you want depends on where you are in the building. Past international security and passport control, the boarding level opens onto duty free with the Sala VIP Internacional directly opposite. Past the separate domestic checkpoint, the Sala VIP Domestica serves the domestic gates. Landside, before any security, the Layover Stay lounge sits on the second floor of the Quito Airport Center across from arrivals.
All three appear in the Priority Pass network, which is unusual for an airport this size and makes UIO easy to plan around a single membership. The Sala VIP Internacional is run by airport operator Quiport and is the best single asset here. Hours and walk in prices shift, so treat the figures below as verify at the desk.
Inside the Sala VIP Internacional the food goes well beyond a snack buffet. Travelers report local snacks, made to order sandwiches, sweets, infused waters and fresh juice, plus a full bar with cocktails and craft beer, and a menu built around Ecuadorian and international dishes. Power outlets and USB ports reach almost every seat, and the open air terrace looks west over the city, which makes it a rare lounge worth arriving early for rather than just passing through.
The lounges
Every UIO lounge by area
| Lounge | Area and location | Access | Walk up | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sala VIP Internacional | Airside, international departures, opposite duty free on the boarding level | Priority Pass, LoungeKey, Diners Club issued abroad, pay in | About 40 dollars, to confirm at the desk | The standout: 24 hours, showers, sleeping areas, massage room and an Andes terrace |
| Sala VIP Domestica | Airside, domestic departures past the domestic checkpoint | Priority Pass, pay in | To be confirmed | Renovated and roughly doubled in 2024; the domestic side choice |
| Layover Stay | Landside, second floor of the Quito Airport Center, opposite arrivals | Priority Pass, pay in | Day use rates, to confirm | The 24 hour landside room with reclining seats and showers, best before security or overnight |
Two things stand out from the table. The Sala VIP Internacional never closes, which is rare in South America and makes it the anchor of any overnight spent airside. And the Layover Stay is the unusual landside lounge that also runs around the clock, so a passenger who has not yet checked in, or who has landed and is waiting for a morning departure on a separate ticket, still has a comfortable legal place to rest.
Access decoder
What actually opens these doors
Priority Pass covers all three lounges at Quito, which is the simplest way to plan: one membership opens the international room, the domestic room and the landside Layover Stay. Free guest visits depend on the agreement with your card issuer.
Paying at the door works at the Sala VIP Internacional, where walk in entry runs about 40 dollars subject to space, with current pricing best confirmed at the desk. Walk in rates at the Sala VIP Domestica and the Layover Stay are to be confirmed, so ask on the day.
Diners Club cards issued abroad are accepted at the Sala VIP Internacional. There is no Amex Centurion lounge and no airline operated alliance lounge at UIO, so the Priority Pass and pay in route is how almost everyone gets in.
The Sala VIP Domestica is worth a note of its own. It was renovated and roughly doubled in size in 2024 to around 730 square meters, with capacity for about 190 passengers, so the domestic side now has a proper room rather than an afterthought. Priority Pass listings show it opening around 4am and closing around 10pm with a 3 hour stay cap, which covers the morning waves to Guayaquil and the Galapagos gateways.
Because the rooms sit in three different zones, the single most useful rule is to choose the lounge that matches where you are, airside international, airside domestic, or landside. Confirm hours on the day, since the domestic lounge in particular keeps schedule based hours.
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FAQ
Quito lounge questions
Which UIO lounges take Priority Pass?
All three. The Sala VIP Internacional airside in international departures, the Sala VIP Domestica airside in domestic departures, and the Layover Stay lounge landside in the Quito Airport Center are all in the Priority Pass network. Free guest visits depend on the agreement with your card issuer.
Can I pay to get into a Quito lounge without status?
Yes. The Sala VIP Internacional sells walk in entry at about 40 dollars, subject to space, with pricing best confirmed at the desk. Walk in rates at the Sala VIP Domestica and the Layover Stay are to be confirmed, so ask on the day or book ahead.
Which Quito lounge is open 24 hours?
Two. The Sala VIP Internacional airside in international departures runs around the clock, and the Layover Stay lounge landside in the Quito Airport Center also operates 24 hours. The Sala VIP Domestica keeps shorter hours, with Priority Pass listings showing roughly 4am to 10pm and a 3 hour stay cap.
Does the Sala VIP Internacional have showers?
Yes. The Sala VIP Internacional has showers along with dedicated sleeping areas, a massage room, private work spaces, hot food and an open air terrace looking at the Andes. Priority Pass has named it a global Airport Lounge of the Year, and it is the best single facility at UIO.
Is there a lounge before security at Quito airport?
Yes. The Layover Stay lounge sits landside on the second floor of the Quito Airport Center, opposite arrivals, so you can use it without a boarding pass. It runs 24 hours with reclining seats, showers, snacks and wifi, and takes Priority Pass or pay in entry.
Is there an Amex Centurion or alliance lounge at UIO?
No. Quito has no Amex Centurion lounge and no airline operated alliance lounge. Access runs through Priority Pass, LoungeKey, Diners Club issued abroad, or paying at the door, mainly at the Sala VIP Internacional.
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