Ambaar Club Mastercard Lounge

Mastercard in the name, shared Ambaar space in reality

The “Ambaar Club Mastercard Lounge” at Porto Alegre (POA) appears to operate as part of the regular Ambaar Club setup used by Priority Pass and other card programs, rather than a separate, branded room just for Mastercard holders. You’ll find it in the international departures area, after security, serving passengers flying out of Terminal 1’s overseas gates. Access runs through Mastercard Experiences and similar lounge schemes, so card in hand matters more than the name on the door.

This lounge sits airside in the international departures zone, so you need a same-day boarding pass for an international flight from POA Terminal 1 to get in. Entry is typically granted via Mastercard Experiences or other lounge networks like Priority Pass that partner with Ambaar Club at Brazilian airports. If your Mastercard benefits page lists “Ambaar Club” or “Ambaar Club Mastercard” at POA, staff at check-in usually scan your card and boarding pass and then wave you through.

Opening hours follow the international departure bank, with most reports pointing to coverage for evening and overnight flights leaving Brazil, usually clustered between 18:00 and 02:00. Because POA isn’t a 24/7 long-haul hub like GRU, don’t assume the lounge stays open all day; check your Mastercard Experiences app or your card issuer’s portal for the exact timetable on your date. If you land from a domestic leg into Terminal 1 and then head out internationally, plan at least 30–40 minutes to clear any formalities and walk to the lounge before closing time.

Pricing hinges on your card: many premium Mastercard products offer two to four complimentary lounge visits per year, while others bill around US$27–35 per person per visit through the Mastercard Experiences program. Guests usually count as an extra visit or carry the same US-dollar fee. If you carry multiple cards that list Ambaar Club or Priority Pass access, pick the one with either free entries or the lowest per-visit charge, and confirm the billing currency and FX fee on your statement later.

Food, drinks, and Wi‑Fi normally come bundled with admission at Ambaar Club locations in Brazil, aligned with the standard Priority Pass-style model. Expect self-service soft drinks and basic snacks more than full restaurant service, and don’t bank on a full hot buffet at POA like you might see at larger airports such as São Paulo or Rio. Wi‑Fi is usually unlimited, and power outlets are shared between seats, so grab a spot close to a plug if your laptop shows under 40% battery.

One practical tip: add your Ambaar Club / Mastercard lounge confirmation email or app pass to your phone wallet before you reach POA, because mobile data in the international departures zone of Terminal 1 can drop to a single bar and slow the Mastercard Experiences app sign‑in just as boarding starts.