What are the different lounges available at Hong Kong International Airport?

Hong Kong International Airport has several lounges operated by different airlines, including Cathay Pacific's The Wing, The Pier, The Bridge, and The Deck, as well as lounges operated by independent operators such as Plaza Premium Lounges and the Centurion Lounge by American Express.

How can passengers access the lounges at Hong Kong International Airport?

Passengers can access lounges at Hong Kong International Airport by purchasing a lounge pass, having elite status with the airline, or flying in a premium cabin. Some credit cards also include lounge access as a perk for cardholders.

Can passengers bring guests into the lounges at Hong Kong International Airport?

Some flight classes or airline membership tiers allow guests to be brought in free of charge, but some may ask for a fee.

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💳 What are Airport Lounges?

Airport lounges are waiting areas within airports that provide amenities for passengers who have access. They are usually closed off to the public and would require special access either by paying for a pass, privilege with your plane ticket or frequent flyer member status, or credit card privilege.

For a comfortable stay for its users, airport lounges usually offer amenities such as:

Comfortable seating
Food and beverages
WiFi

Some larger lounges offer shower rooms, sleeping pods or even massage services, which can be a respite to travellers who are waiting for a transit flight.

💳 How can I access an airport lounge? How much do I have to pay for Airport Lounge Access?

Airport lounges are operated by different entities, some are operated by airlines and some are operated by lounge companies independent of airports or airlines, so the cost to access them may depend on the type of plane ticket or the kind of memberships you hold. These are some of the common ways to access airport lounges in Hong Kong.

Business/First Class Ticket

Many airline business and first-class passengers get complimentary lounge access as a ticket benefit. However, upgrading costs can be high and its not always easy to upgrade your ticket with miles.

Pay for a day pass

Some lounges may offer passes for 2-10 hours of use, for the Plaza Premium Lounges at the Hong Kong airport, prices start at HK$640 for a 2-hour use pass.

Priority Pass Membership

Priority Pass is a membership program that gives you access to over 1,000 airport lounges worldwide. Getting a Priority Pass membership can cost you US$99 -US$469 a year, depending on the membership tier. For the cheapest membership, you'll still need to pay US$35 each time you access a priority pass lounge. For the highest tier, you'll have unlimited free access to its member lounges. Some credit cards come with a free Priority Pass membership.

Credit Card Perk

Some credit cards, such as the Citi PremierMiles Card and HSBC's EveryMile Credit Card come with a set amount of free airport lounge visits per year. Just show up at the lounge with your boarding pass and physical card of your credit card and wait for your flight away from the hustle and bustle.

Hong Kong Airport Lounge Prices

Plaza Premium Lounges

Lounge	Day pass - 3hrs	Day pass - 5hrs	Day pass - 10hrs
Plaza Premium First	HK$960	HK$1080
	Day pass - 2hrs	Day pass - 5hrs	Other passes
Plaza Premium Lounge Gate 1	HK$640	HK$860	NA
Plaza Premium Lounge Gate 35	HK$640	HK$860	Private Resting Area - Shower and Rest 6 hrs - HK$1,429.92 9hrs - HK$1,980
Plaza Premium Lounge Gate 60	HK$640	HK$860	Shower 30mins - HK$220

Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club

	Standard	Standard Plus	Prestige
Priority Pass membership fee	US$99	US$329	US$469
Lounge visit fee (Member)	US$35	10 free visits	Free visits
Lounge visit fee (Guests)	US$35	US$35	US$35

(Photo Credit: Plaza Premium Lounge)

The Plaza Premium Lounges are undoubtedly one of the most popular lounges at the Hong Kong Airport. The Plaza Premium Group has been voted the Best Airport Lounge by SkyTrax for four consecutive years. While its best lounges are located in the UK, Hong Kong's lounges are also quite impressive.

Plaza Premium Lounge Location

Plaza Premium Lounge is a privately operated lounge, there are four locations at the Hong Kong airport, currently all in the departure hall:

Lounge	Location
Plaza Premium First	Terminal 1 Departure Hall Level 6 near Gate 1
Plaza Premium Lounge (access to shower rooms, hair dryers and private resting areas)	Terminal 1 Departure Hall Level 6 near Gate 35
Plaza Premium Lounge	Terminal 1 Departure Hall Level 6 near Gate 1
Plaza Premium Lounge	Terminal 1 Departure Hall Level 7 near Gate 60

Plaza Premium First offers a bar and a more luxurious dining experience. It is now reserved for eligible travellers (business/ first class) and members of partner airlines such as Singapore Airlines and Turkish Airlines. Travellers may choose to pay for access to this lounge, passes are available via the Plaza Premium Lounge website from HK$960 for a 3-hour stay.

Tips: The lounges at Gate 1 and Gate 60 are the most popular, both lounges cover around 15,000 sq ft, offering 300 seats. The lounge at Gate 1 is closer to the security checkpoints and thus attracts more travellers, you may want to think about seeking out the lounge at Gate 60 if possible.

Good to know: Plaza Premium Lounges offer a buffet spread with complimentary drinks. The most popular item is the signature fish ball soup noodle, probably the best noodle soup you can have at the airport. Many passengers visit just to enjoy it! Passes start at HK$640 for a 2-hour stay or you may access it if your credit card offers free visits.

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The Centurion Lounge by American Express at Hong Kong International Airport

(Photo Credit: American Express Official Website)

The Centurion Lounge at the Hong Kong Airport is one of eleven international locations for American Express's Centurion Lounge. Other than all the regular lounge amenities, the Centurion Lounge offers signature cocktails created by Jim Meehan from PDT at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong and a wine list curated by renowned wine authority Anthony Giglio.

The exclusive lounge is only available to specific cardholders of American Express. Access policies may vary from country to country in our international locations, but in Hong Kong, that means you need to hold the legendary Centurion Card or the Platinum Card.

Tips: Amex Platinum Card holders are not only eligible to access the Centurion Lounge, cardholders also get a Priority Pass membership as a card perk. With a priority pass membership, they can access nearby Plaza Premium Lounge (Gate 60) and the Chase Sapphire Lounge (Gate 40).

American Express The Centurion Lounge Location

The American Express Centurion Lounge is located near Gate 60.

Priority Pass is an airport lounge access program with over 1,200 lounges worldwide. Members access lounges globally with the membership card.

The lounges available at the Hong Kong airport Include:

Plaza Premium Lounge Gate 1
Plaza Premium Lounge Gate 35
Plaza Premium Lounge Gate 60
Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club near Gate 40

Priority Pass Membership Price

Membership costs range from US$99- 499 per year depending on the plan, though do note that the for the cheapest tier - Standard, to use Priority Pass Lounges, you will still have to pay a visit fee that is the same as the guest visit fee.

	Standard	Standard Plus	Prestige
Annual fee	US$99	US$329	US$469
Lounge visit fee (Member)	US$35	10 free visits	Free visits
Lounge visit fee (Guests)	US$35	US$35	US$35

Tips: Select credit cards, such as the Citi Prestige Card and American Express's The Platinum Card® also offer the membership to cardholders as a perk.

Cathay Pacific operates several lounges at Hong Kong International Airport, including The Wing, The Pier and The Deck. The Wing and The Pier have separate sections for First and Business class access, while The Deck serves both First and Business class access.

To access these lounges, you can either:

Hold First or Business class tickets from Cathay Pacific or a oneworld carrier airline
Be a Silver, Gold or Diamond member of Cathay's membership programme
Be a select tier of member with Cathay's partner
Hold a lounge pass

Cathay Pacific Lounges Location

There are three different Cathay Pacific Lounges at the Hong Kong International airport, they are located near the following gates.

The Wing	Near Gates 1-4
The Deck	Near Gate 6
The Pier	Near Gate 65

Tips: The Wing (Gate 1-4)and The Deck (Gate 6) are lounges located closest to the security check points, while The Pier (Gate 65) is located just a few gates from The Centurion Lounge.

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