--- title: "Avianca and TAP Portugal Lounge at MIA: where, who gets in" description: "Avianca and TAP Portugal Lounge at Miami International Airport. South Terminal, Concourse J. Operated by Avianca / TAP Portugal." url: "https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/avianca-tap-lounge-j/" updated: "2026-10-21" airport: "MIA" type: "place" --- > Independent guide, not the official MIA website. All pages: https://miaairportguide.com/llms.txt # Avianca and TAP Portugal Lounge Avianca and TAP Portugal Lounge at Miami International Airport. South Terminal, Concourse J. Operated by Avianca / TAP Portugal. Updated October 21, 2026 More in our guide: [Which MIA lounges let you pay at the door?](https://miaairportguide.com/guides/which-mia-lounges-let-you-pay-at-door/). - **Terminal:** South Terminal, Concourse J - **Where exactly:** South Terminal, Concourse J, across from Gate J6, after security and passport control - **Security side:** After security - **Operator:** Avianca / TAP Portugal - **Published hours:** - 24 hours daily. - **Day pass:** One-day passes sold - **Phone:** [305-869-3604](tel:+13058693604) ## Who gets in | Way in | Who qualifies | Price or limit | | --- | --- | --- | | First or Business class ticket | Avianca, TAP Air Portugal and Star Alliance passengers | Included | | Frequent flyer status | LifeMiles Gold and Diamond members and Star Alliance Gold members | Included | | Priority Pass membership | Members | Maximum stay 3 hours, no dress code, children under 2 free, unlimited guests per cardholder; entry may be limited when the lounge is full | | One-day pass | Any passenger, subject to availability and capacity | Sold by capacity; ask the lounge for the price | ## What people say People are talking about: - Limited food variety - Priority Pass and card holders turned away - Quiet comfortable place to wait - Tasty food - Friendly service - Poor or rude service - Good drinks and cocktails - Crowded and loud at busy times ## Getting to Concourse J These 3 checkpoints list gates in Concourse J among those they serve. | Checkpoint | Gates served | Hours | TSA PreCheck | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Checkpoint 8 | H3-H17, J2-J18 | 4 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. | Yes | | Checkpoint 9 | H3-H17, J2-J18 | Open 24 Hours | Yes | | Checkpoint 10 | J2-J18, H3-H17 | 4:15 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. | Yes | [South Terminal guide](https://miaairportguide.com/terminals/south/) ## Other lounges in Concourse J - [The VIP Lounge](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/latam-vip-lounge-j/): After Security Checkpoint, South Terminal J, near Gate J6. Operated by LATAM. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday: 1 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. ## Places to eat near Avianca and TAP Portugal Lounge The airport's directory lists 3 places to eat or drink in Concourse J, after security. - [Starbucks](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/starbucks-south-terminal-gate-j-7/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate J-7 Every day, 4:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. - [Earl of Sandwich](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/earl-of-sandwich/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate J-8 ยท Every day, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. - [Burger King](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/burger-king-south-terminal/): H-J Connector Food Court ## Airlines in Concourse J The airport lists 22 airlines at Concourse J. - [Aerolineas Argentinas](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/aerolineas-argentinas/) - [Air Canada](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/air-canada/) - [Air France](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/air-france/) - [Avianca](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/avianca/) - [Avianca Ecuador](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/avianca-ecuador/) - [Caribbean Airlines](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/caribbean-airlines/) - [CONDOR](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/condor/) - [COPA Airlines](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/copa-airlines/) - [El Al](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/el-al/) - [Emirates](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/emirates/) - [ITA Airways](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/ita-airways/) - [KLM](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/klm/) - [LATAM Airlines](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/latam-airlines/) - [Lufthansa](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/lufthansa/) - [Swiss International](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/lufthansa/) - [TAP Air Portugal](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/tap-air-portugal/) - [Turkish](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/turkish/) - [Virgin Atlantic](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/virgin-atlantic/) - [Volaris (MEX)](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/volaris-mex/) - [Volaris Costa Rica](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/volaris-mex/) - [Volaris El Salvador](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/volaris-mex/) - [World Atlantic](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/world-atlantic/) ## Questions about Avianca and TAP Portugal Lounge ### How do you get into Avianca and TAP Portugal Lounge? Four ways: First or Business class ticket, Frequent flyer status, Priority Pass membership or One-day pass. Who qualifies for each is in the table above. ### Can you buy a day pass for Avianca and TAP Portugal Lounge? One-day passes sold. ### What are the hours for Avianca and TAP Portugal Lounge? 24 hours daily. ### Is Avianca and TAP Portugal Lounge before or after security? After security, in South Terminal, Concourse J. Sources: Miami International Airport, Priority Pass [South Terminal guide](https://miaairportguide.com/terminals/south/)[Food & shops in South](https://miaairportguide.com/dining/?terminal=South%20Terminal)[All lounges](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/)