Hong Kong lounges: Cathay Pacific or the other options
Hong Kong lounges: Cathay Pacific or the other options

Hong Kong lounges: Cathay Pacific or the other options

Hong Kong has a huge number of lounges, most of them run by Cathay Pacific, but the choice gets trickier when you're flying another airline or only hold a premium credit card. Between lounges under renovation, multi-access lounges and commercial agreements between airlines, here's how to find your way based on your airline and your access.
At Hong Kong, the most extensive lounge network belongs to Cathay Pacific, organised more by travel class than by individual lounge: The Deck and The Pier, Business welcome Business passengers and oneworld Sapphire or higher members, while The Bridge reserves a separate area for Diamond members and First passengers. Those flying First Class instead find The Wing, First, reopened in 2026 with the new wellness space The Retreat, or The Pier, First, with its private suites and access to the same treatments. The Wing business lounge, meanwhile, remains closed for a complete renovation, with reopening not expected before mid-2027.
Which lounge to choose
Lounge Where Hours Priority Pass Paid entry Showers
Kyra Lounge T1 05:30-23:30 Yes Yes —
Kyra Lounge T1 06:00-00:00 Yes — —
Plaza Premium First T1 06:00-01:00 No 980 HKD Yes
Plaza Premium First T1 06:30-01:00 No 880 HKD —
Plaza Premium Lounge T1 Open 24 hours Yes — —
Plaza Premium Lounge T1 06:00-00:59 Yes — —
Plaza Premium Lounge T1 Open 24 hours Yes 580 HKD Yes
Club Autus T1 06:30-02:30 No — —
Emirates Lounge T1 15:30-00:05 No Yes Yes
SilverKris Lounge T1 06:00-00:00 No — —
SkyTeam Exclusive Lounge T1 05:30-01:00 No — Yes
Taste by Priceless T1 06:00-00:00 No — —
The Bridge T1 05:00-last Cathay Pacific flight of the day No — Yes
The Centurion Lounge T1 07:00-00:00 No — Yes
The Deck T1 05:30-00:30 No — Yes
The Pier, Business T1 05:30-00:30 No — —
The Pier, First T1 05:30-last Cathay Pacific flight (between 00:30 and 03:20) No — Yes
The Qantas Hong Kong Lounge T1 07:30-23:00 No — —
The Wing, First T1 05:30-last Cathay Pacific flight of the day No — Yes
United Club T1 06:00-23:30 No — —
The Wing, BusinessTemporarily closed T1 — No — —
Independent T1 Priority Pass
Kyra Lounge

Level 6, central concourse, near gate 23

The Cantonese menu carries chef Neil Perry's signature, and a fireplace in the central room is made from wood salvaged after a typhoon.

Hours
05:30-23:30

Entry with Priority Pass and LoungeKey; direct purchase on site or online is also available.

  • Bar
Independent T1 Priority Pass
Kyra Lounge

Level 7, West Hall, near gate 40, in the space that housed the Chase Sapphire Lounge

The brand's second location, it opened on 10 January 2026 across 1,200 square metres with seating for 230 people, just days after the closure of the Chase Sapphire Lounge that occupied the same space.

Hours
06:00-00:00
DragonPass
Independent T1
Plaza Premium First

Level 6, West Hall, near gate 35

The kitchen is entirely halal-certified, with semi-buffet and à la carte menus, while a ten-minute neck and shoulder massage is included while seats last.

Hours
06:00-01:00

Paid entry from 980 HKD.

  • Showers
  • Hot food
  • Bar
  • Spa and massages
Independent T1
Plaza Premium First

Level 6, East Hall, near gate 1, next to the standard Plaza Premium Lounge

Next to the standard Plaza Premium, it offers paid entry across four time bands ranging from three to ten hours of stay.

Hours
06:30-01:00

Paid entry from 880 HKD for 3 hours up to 1,180 HKD for 10 hours.

Independent T1 Priority Pass
Plaza Premium Lounge

Level 7, West Hall, near gate 60

Like its namesake in the East Hall, it stays open 24 hours a day, useful for anyone arriving or departing during night hours from the west side of the terminal.

Hours
Open 24 hours

Entry with Priority Pass and with the American Express Global Lounge Collection.

Independent T1 Priority Pass
Plaza Premium Lounge

Level 6, West Hall, near gate 35

It is the twin of the East Hall Plaza Premium Lounge, here in the West Hall next to the Plaza Premium First.

Hours
06:00-00:59

Entry with Priority Pass and with the American Express Global Lounge Collection.

Independent T1 Priority Pass
Plaza Premium Lounge

Level 6, East Hall, near gate 1

Operating 24 hours a day, it is a reference point in the East Hall for anyone with an overnight layover.

Hours
Open 24 hours

Entry with Priority Pass and with the American Express Global Lounge Collection. Paid entry from 580 HKD for 2 hours up to 900 HKD for 10 hours.

  • Showers
Airline T1
Club Autus

Level 7, Satellite Concourse (Midfield), near gate 212, reached by the people mover

It stays open until late at night, with a self-service buffet of Chinese and Western dishes in the common area.

Hours
06:30-02:30

Hong Kong Airlines Business passengers and members with eligible status; a separate area with beds and bar service is reserved for Business passengers and invited guests, not included with third-party pass access.

  • Hot food
  • Rest area
Airline T1
Emirates Lounge

Level 7, near gate 40, covering an area of 643 square metres

It has a dedicated prayer room, the result of a renovation completed in March 2024.

Hours
15:30-00:05

Emirates First and Business passengers and Skywards Silver, Gold and Platinum members; a paid entry is also available for those not otherwise entitled.

  • Showers
Airline T1
SilverKris Lounge

Level 6, main departures hall, near gate 5

It became operational again after closing for refurbishment between November and December 2025, one floor below the Qantas lounge.

Hours
06:00-00:00

Singapore Airlines First and Business passengers and Star Alliance Gold members.

Alliance T1
SkyTeam Exclusive Lounge

Level 6, near gate 15

Run by Plaza Premium on behalf of the alliance, it has a botanical wall with more than fifty plant species and a noodle bar next to four shower cabins.

Hours
05:30-01:00

First and Business passengers of any SkyTeam airline and SkyTeam Elite Plus members.

  • Showers
  • Hot food
Credit card T1
Taste by Priceless

Level 7, West Hall, near gate 40, in the same space as the Kyra Lounge

The first Taste by Priceless dining club opened in Asia-Pacific, with seasonal menus signed by guest chefs and a culinary programme refreshed periodically.

Hours
06:00-00:00

Access reserved for holders of Mastercard World Elite and World Legend cards, for a fee.

  • Hot food
Airline T1
The Bridge

Level 6, near gate 35

Nine shower cabins in travertine and oak characterise the south wing, while the noodle bar serves regional and Asian specialities.

Hours
05:00-last Cathay Pacific flight of the day

Cathay Pacific First and Business passengers, Marco Polo Club Silver or higher members and oneworld Sapphire or higher members; a reserved area is open only to Diamond members and First passengers.

  • Showers
  • Hot food
Credit card T1
The Centurion Lounge

Level 7, near gate 60

Entry is denied to those who arrive too far ahead of their flight, a rule designed to curb the overcrowding reported by reviewers.

Hours
07:00-00:00

Holders of the American Express Platinum or Centurion card, with boarding pass and ID; entry is denied to those who arrive more than three hours before departure, except for those with a confirmed connection.

  • Showers
  • Hot food
  • Bar
Airline T1
The Deck

Level 7, near gate 6

The noodle bar serves dim sum and hot noodles all day, with eight shower cabins and seating for 180 passengers.

Hours
05:30-00:30

Cathay Pacific Business passengers and oneworld Sapphire or higher members.

  • Showers
  • Hot food
Airline T1
The Pier, Business

Level 6, near gate 65

The largest of Cathay Pacific's lounges in Hong Kong, with a noodle bar and a teahouse inspired by the city's aesthetic.

Hours
05:30-00:30

Cathay Pacific Business passengers and oneworld Sapphire or higher members.

Airline T1
The Pier, First

Level 6, near gate 63

Eight private suites with a chaise longue and access to treatments at The Retreat wellness centre set it apart from the other Cathay lounges, along with an à la carte dining service and a tea room.

Hours
05:30-last Cathay Pacific flight (between 00:30 and 03:20)
First ClassFrequent flyer status
  • Showers
  • Hot food
  • Spa and massages
Airline T1
The Qantas Hong Kong Lounge

Level 7, near gate 5, above the Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge

One floor above the Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge, it also welcomes Emirates passengers thanks to the commercial partnership between the two airlines.

Hours
07:30-23:00

oneworld First and Business passengers, oneworld Emerald and Sapphire members, Qantas Club members; thanks to the agreement between Qantas and Emirates, Emirates First and Business passengers and Skywards Platinum and Gold members can also access it.

Airline T1
The Wing, First

Level 7, central area of the terminal

Reopened on 22 April 2026 after more than ten months of renovation, it replaced the historic cabanas with the new wellness space The Retreat and twelve shower suites in travertine stone.

Hours
05:30-last Cathay Pacific flight of the day

Cathay Pacific First Class passengers, Marco Polo Club Diamond and Diamond Exec members and holders of the First Class lounge pass linked to the SCB Cathay Mastercard; oneworld Emerald members and First Class passengers of other oneworld airlines are directed to The Pier, First.

  • Showers
  • Spa and massages
Airline T1
United Club

Level 7, near gate 60, reached by elevator or escalator from gate 61

Reopened in October 2025 after five years of closure, it occupies almost 560 square metres above the level of the terminal's boarding gates.

Hours
06:00-23:30

Star Alliance Gold members with one guest, Star Alliance Business passengers without a guest, Star Alliance First passengers with one guest, United Club members.

Airline T1 Temporarily closed
The Wing, Business

Level 6, central area of the terminal

Closed since 23 April 2026 for a complete renovation, it will reopen as Cathay Pacific's new flagship business lounge no earlier than mid-2027.

The other airlines have smaller lounges but with useful agreements worth knowing. The Singapore Airlines lounge is operational again after closing for refurbishment, one floor below that of Qantas, which in turn also welcomes Emirates passengers thanks to a commercial partnership between the two airlines. The Hong Kong Airlines lounge, in the satellite concourse reached by the people mover, stays open until late at night, while the United Airlines one reopened in 2025 after years of closure for Star Alliance First and Business passengers and Gold members. The SkyTeam Exclusive Lounge, run by Plaza Premium on behalf of the alliance, remains the only one serving any SkyTeam airline without distinction. Anyone not flying with any of these airlines still has several alternatives. American Express's Centurion Lounge only accepts Platinum or Centurion cardholders, with an anti-overcrowding rule that denies entry to those who arrive too far ahead of time. The two Kyra Lounge locations open instead with Priority Pass, LoungeKey or DragonPass, with kitchens signed by different chefs from one location to the other, while Taste by Priceless, in the same space as the second Kyra, remains reserved for holders of Mastercard World Elite and World Legend cards. The various Plaza Premium lounges, spread between the East Hall and West Hall and in part open round the clock, come in as a paid option or with Priority Pass and the American Express Global Lounge Collection; the Plaza Premium First version additionally offers a paid service with dedicated time bands.
In short, at Hong Kong the right lounge depends first of all on which airline you're flying and which travel class: those flying Cathay Pacific have the widest offering, tiered between Business and First, while the other airlines offer a single lounge with its own rules, sometimes extended to partners as in the case of Qantas and Emirates. Those without a reference airline can always rely on multi-access lounges, choosing between Priority Pass, an American Express or Mastercard card, or direct paid entry. It's worth checking in advance for any temporary closures before planning your layover.
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