Complimentary airport lounge access is a perk offered by numerous credit cards in Singapore, allowing cardholders to visit a lounge regardless of airline or cabin, whether in Singapore or overseas airports.
However, not all cards are made equal. Some cards offer just a handful of visits, others unlimited plus guests. Some limit access to principal cardholders only, others extend the benefit to supplementary cardholders as well.
In this post, we’ll explore the best credit cards for airport lounge access, and some important things to note.
Summary: Credit cards with airport lounge access

Here’s an overall summary of which credit cards grant airport lounge access, the network they use, and how many free visits you’re entitled to.
Card | Lounge Network | Free Visits (Per Year) |
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Income Requirement S$30K |
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Selected lounges in SIN, KUL, HKG | Spend S$500 (Privilege) / S$1K (Regular) in single trxn. within 3 months prior to travel for 1x visit | |
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Diners Network | 1* | N/A |
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Priority Pass | 2 | N/A |
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Priority Pass | 2* | N/A |
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Priority Pass | 2 | N/A |
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Priority Pass | 2 | N/A |
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DragonPass | 4* | N/A |
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Priority Pass | 4* | N/A |
Income Requirement ≥S$120K |
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DragonPass | 3 | N/A |
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Plaza Premium | 4# | N/A |
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Priority Pass | 4 | N/A |
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Priority Pass | 6 | N/A |
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DragonPass | 6* | 6* |
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Priority Pass | 10 | N/A |
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DragonPass | ∞ | 2* |
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LoungeKey | ∞ | ∞ Max 5x supp. cards |
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DragonPass | ∞ + 1 guest | N/A |
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Priority Pass | ∞ + 1 guest | N/A |
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Priority Pass, Plaza Premium, AMEX & Centurion Lounges, and others | ∞ + 1-2 guests Priority Pass visits for supp. card capped at 4x + 1 guest |
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Priority Pass |
∞ | ∞ Max 4x supp. cards |
6x guest visits shared bet. principal and supp. cards | |||
Income Requirement ≥S$500K | |||
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DragonPass | 6 | N/A |
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Priority Pass | ∞ | N/A |
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Priority Pass | ∞ | ∞ Max 2x supp. cards |
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Priority Pass | ∞ + 1 guest | ∞ |
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Priority Pass, Plaza Premium, AMEX & Centurion Lounges, and others | ∞ + 1-2 guests | |
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Plaza Premium |
2* | N/A |
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DragonPass | 2 | N/A |
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Priority Pass | 4 Premier 6 Premier Elite |
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Priority Pass | 4 AUM < S$200K 12 AUM ≥ S$200K |
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*Allowance follows calendar year instead of membership year #BOC Visa Infinite allowance runs from 1 November to 31 October the following year |
When comparing lounge benefits across cards, consider the following factors.
Which lounge network is used?
The main lounge networks used by credit cards are Priority Pass, LoungeKey, DragonPass and Plaza Premium.
Network | Airports | Lounges |
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730 | 1,500+ |
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730 | 1,500+ |
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740 | 1,300+ |
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~100 | 200+ |
I’m of the opinion that you should be fairly indifferent between Priority Pass, Lounge Key and DragonPass, because there’s significant overlap in their coverage (in fact, Priority Pass and Lounge Key have the same owner, and are pretty much identical in every way).
Plaza Premium, however, is a much smaller group, and you should take note if your card partners with this network.
Priority Pass & LoungeKey
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Priority Pass and LoungeKey are owned by the same company, and offer the largest lounge network globally.
While there was a two-year period where they lost access to Plaza Premium lounges, that was resolved in June 2023, and most Plaza Premium Lounges have rejoined Priority Pass and LoungeKey.
To bolster their value proposition in airports where they have no lounge agreements, Priority Pass has added alternative amenities like F&B credits, or access to sleep pods in Dubai or nap rooms in selected US airports.

💳 Restrictions for AMEX-issued Priority Pass |
If your Priority Pass membership is issued by American Express, take note that it does not cover so-called “non-lounge experiences” like restaurants or spas. When in doubt as to whether something counts as a “non-lounge experience”, refer to the American Express lounge finder. If you see a lounge listed there, it’s safe to use your American Express-issued Priority Pass. |
DragonPass
DragonPass is a China-based lounge programme with more than 1,300 lounges, including some at railway stations in China. Members can redeem free meals at certain airport restaurants, or even things like complimentary massages.

Plaza Premium
Plaza Premium has a much smaller network of 200+ own-branded and third-party managed lounges worldwide. While its footprint is small, Plaza Premium lounges tend to be much higher quality than the average contract lounge, and in some airports (e.g. Penang and Langkawi), Plaza Premium is the only lounge operator.

Plaza Premium also has a chain of Plaza Premium First Lounges which offer an experience that, in theory, is supposed to rival that of some First Class airline lounges. I visited the lounge in Hong Kong prior to COVID and found it to be great, but my most recent visit was a letdown.
Plaza Premium First Lounges require an upcharge, so take note if you intend to visit.
How are free visits tracked?
There are two main ways of tracking lounge visit entitlements:
- Membership year (based on the date when you got your lounge membership; for example, if your Priority Pass was approved in April, your free visits will be tracked from 1 April to 31 March of the following year)
- Calendar year (i.e. 1 January to 31 December)
The vast majority of cards track entitlements based on membership year. However, there are a handful of cards which track entitlements by the calendar year instead.
- Diners Club
- Citi PremierMiles Card
- HSBC TravelOne Card
- UOB Lady’s Solitaire Metal Card
- UOB PRVI Miles Card
The BOC Visa Infinite is the exception, following neither membership year nor calendar year. Instead, entitlements are based on a 12-month period running from 1 November to 31 October.
Can free visits be stacked?
Yes.
For example, if you have both the DBS Altitude Visa (2x free Priority Pass visits) and the Citi PremierMiles Card (2x free Priority Pass visits), you’ll have a total of four visits to use. You will need to register and keep track of separate Priority Pass accounts, though.
What about guests?
Some high-end cards allow you to bring a guest for free, each time you visit the lounge.
Card | Guest Allowance |
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1-2, depending on lounge |
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1-2, depending on lounge |
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With other cards, bringing a guest means you’ll have to use one of your free visit entitlements. For example, bringing a guest with you on your DBS Altitude Visa’s Priority Pass would exhaust your two visit allowance.
However, the following cards do not allow you to share your lounge visits.
- OCBC Premier Visa Infinite
- CIMB Visa Infinite
- Maybank Visa Infinite
- Maybank World Mastercard
- UOB PRVI Miles
- UOB Lady’s Solitaire Metal Card
The policy on children is more nebulous and varies by lounge. In general, infants under the age of 2 will be admitted for free, while some lounges may permit free entry for kids up to 12 years old.
Do supplementary cardholders get access?
As a rule of thumb, lounge privileges are only accorded to the principal cardholder. That said, there are a few exceptions.
Card | Supp. Cardholder Entitlement |
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Unlimited visits |
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Unlimited visits Max 5x supp. cards |
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Unlimited visits Max 2x supp. cards |
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Priority Pass: 8x visits per calendar year Max 1x supp. card Other lounges: Unlimited visits + 1-2 guests |
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Unlimited visits Max 5x supp. cards |
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6 visits per calendar year |
Not just airport lounges
Restaurants
One of the nice things about lounge memberships is that you’re not just limited to airport lounges. DragonPass, LoungeKey and Priority Pass members can also redeem lounge visit entitlements for set menus or dining credits at selected restaurants.
I’ve summarised the options available at Changi Airport below.
Terminal | Restaurant | Score* | Access^ |
T1 | Archipelago | 2.3★ | DP |
T1 | Crystal Jade La Mian XLB | 4.0★ | DP PP |
T1 | Jamie’s Deli | 2.7★ | DP |
T1 | Kaveri Express Indian Veg | – | PP |
T1 | Mango Tree Kitchen | 2.2★ | DP |
T1 | Tap+Brew | 2.2★ | DP |
T1 | Terrace Chinese Kitchen | 3.6★ | DP PP |
T2 | Archipelago | – | DP |
T2 | Asian Street Kitchen | 3.4★ | PP |
T2 | Chutney Mary | 3.8★ | DP PP |
T2 | Kaveri Indian Veg. | 3.8★ | DP PP |
T2 | TGM | 4.0★ | DP PP |
T3 | Kaveri Express Indian Veg | – | PP |
T3 | NamNam | 4.0★ | DP |
T3 | The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck | 3.4★ | PP |
T4 | Crystal Jade Go | 4.2★ | DP PP |
T4 | Tiger Den | 3.5★ | PP |
*Based on Google Reviews, out of 5★ | DP= DragonPass, PP= Priority Pass / LoungeKey |
https://milelion.com/2024/10/16/full-list-of-priority-pass-dragonpass-restaurants-at-changi-airport/
Spas, transit hotels, gaming lounges

If the lounges are too crowded and you’re not hungry, your visit entitlements can also be used for spa treatments, capsule hotels, sleep pods and even video game lounges, depending on airport.
In Changi Airport, for example, you can visit TranSpa in Terminal 2 and enjoy a 20 minute head and shoulder or foot massage, or Be Relax in Terminal 3 for a 15 minute foot massage.
Do note that Priority Pass memberships issued by American Express have restrictions on non-lounge experiences, so refer to the article below for more details.
Explained: Non-lounge restrictions for AMEX-issued Priority Pass cards
What if I get an annual fee waiver?
Lounge entitlements are not linked to your payment of the annual fee. For example, if you get an annual fee waiver for the DBS Altitude Visa, you’ll still enjoy two lounge visits per membership year.
However, there are some credit cards which do not offer fee waivers, like the Citi Prestige. In this case, not paying the annual fee means cancelling the card, which means no lounge visits (obviously).
Conclusion

The quality of airport lounges can be extremely variable. The best precaution against wasting your free visit on a crappy lounge is to simply ask whether you can have a quick look inside before deciding.
Here’s some things to look out for when surveying a lounge:
- How plentiful are power outlets and USB charging ports?
- What’s the quality of the F&B selection (especially alcohol!) like?
- Are there shower rooms, and do they look clean?
- Does the lounge have productivity pods or workstations?
- Is there a napping area, or better yet, nap rooms?
In theory, some lounges do impose time limits on visits, but I’ve never seen this actively enforced because of the difficulty tracking who came in when. If lounges do enforce time limits, they usually base it on time of departure (e.g. if your flight departs at 9 p.m and the restriction is three hours per visit, they won’t let you in before 6 p.m).
Here’s to happy lounge hopping in 2025!