Sala VIP Internacional, at Quito's Mariscal Sucre International Airport, doesn't just have one standout category - according to Priority Pass, it took the top spot in every category it measures: business facilities, comfort, staff service, and food and drink, on its way to being named Priority Pass Airport Lounge of the Year. It also holds a 5-Star Airline Lounge Certification and a 4.7 out of 5 rating on Priority Pass from over 3,000 reviews.
The lounge is airside in the International Terminal, in front of the Duty Free shop, open 24 hours a day with a maximum three-hour stay per visit. It's for international departures only.
A menu with a local chef behind it
Instead of a generic international spread, the food program at Sala VIP Internacional was designed by local chef Andrés Miño, blending Ecuadorian dishes with international standards. There's a private wine cellar with a genuine variety of wines, made-to-order toasted sandwiches, complimentary beer, and a limited pour of spirits and wine (two per adult with a valid boarding pass).
Quick facts
- Location: International Terminal, airside, in front of the Duty Free shop
- Hours: 24 hours daily; max 3-hour stay
- Awards: Priority Pass Airport Lounge of the Year - top spot in all categories
- Amenities: Chef-designed buffet, private wine cellar, made-to-order sandwiches, showers, outdoor terrace
- Rating: 4.7/5 on Priority Pass (3,000+ reviews); 9.8/10 on VIP Lounges (226 reviews)
Extras worth knowing about
There's an outdoor terrace area for anyone who wants fresh air rather than recycled cabin air before a long flight, plus showers for longer connections. Children under four fly free with an accompanying adult, which is a rare and welcome detail for families passing through South America.
Is it worth visiting?
A lounge that finishes first in every single ranking category isn't something Priority Pass hands out lightly. If you're connecting through Quito, this is as close to a can't-miss lounge as this list gets.