Diamond Club VIP - Preembarque Nacional

Aeropuertos VIP Club rules the domestic side at GYE T1

At José Joaquín de Olmedo (terminal 1), regulars looking for “Diamond Club VIP - Preembarque Nacional” usually end up at the Aeropuertos VIP Club domestic lounge, since that’s the only documented paid lounge on the national side. Most coverage, including frequent-flyer blogs, treats the domestic VIP access here as a single product rather than separate branded rooms.

The domestic lounge sits airside in the national departures area, after security for domestic flights, so you do not need to exit back to the check-in hall once you’re through. Figure roughly 5–10 minutes to walk from the main domestic security checkpoint to the VIP Club entrance, depending on your gate assignment at GYE.

Hours commonly align with the domestic bank of departures, roughly early morning through late evening, matching flights from around 04:30 to about 22:00, though schedules shift with the timetable. Build a 30–45 minute buffer if you want to sit down with a drink and a snack before boarding a domestic departure to Quito, Cuenca, or the Galápagos.

Pricing depends on how you get in: day passes usually sit in the US$30–40 band, while some premium credit cards and airline statuses list Aeropuertos VIP Club as a complimentary option for domestic tickets. If a check-in agent offers paid access at the counter, ask the exact dollar price first and compare it to what your card’s lounge program charges for the same GYE entry.

Food and drink on the national side track the international lounge but on a smaller scale: light cold items, basic hot bites, and standard soft drinks, wine, and spirits. Think quick pre-flight snacks rather than a full meal, so if you want something heavier, hit the public food court near the main hall in Terminal 1 before scanning into the VIP Club.

Most seating inside leans on armchairs and café-style tables clustered near the self-serve buffet and bar area, with a few power outlets shared between multiple seats. If you need to work, aim for a table close to a wall outlet and carry a 2‑port charger so you’re not stuck negotiating over the single free socket at a four-top.

Tip: At GYE, the domestic and international VIP lounges are different spaces, so double-check your boarding pass and follow the “Nacional” signs; walking to the wrong one can eat 10–15 minutes off a short layover.