Chongqing Jiangbei Airport Lounges
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport · Chongqing, China
CKG has 17 lounges across T2 (T2A/T2B, older terminals) and T3 (T3A, the main international + domestic hub). Air China anchors Star Alliance at T3. DragonPass coverage is broad across both terminals. Plaza Premium operates two locations at T3A (landside + airside) — including a Pier H lounge that opened May 2024.
✓ Fact checked by LoungeDeal on May 15, 2026
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Three bookable lounges at CKG, picked fresh each day — or browse the full directory below.
CKG has 17 lounges across T2 (older, 4 lounges) and T3 (main hub, 13 lounges). Air China anchors Star Alliance. Plaza Premium opened a new Pier H lounge in May 2024. DragonPass has broad coverage. Sichuan Airlines runs a regional-focused First Class lounge at T2A.
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Our editorial team reviews every Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport lounge against first-hand visit notes, verified Google Maps ratings, and official access rules from Priority Pass, DragonPass and the airline alliances. Editor's picks are independent — never paid placements — and this guide is updated as lounges open, close, renovate or change access policies.
Last verified May 15, 2026
Where we'd actually go.
Air China Lounge
Air China Lounge at T3 3rd floor west area is CKG's Star Alliance home. Access for Air China premium passengers, Phoenix Miles Gold/Platinum, and Star Alliance Gold on Air China-operated flights. Chinese kitchen, manned bar, showers.
Plaza Premium Lounge (Departures)
Plaza Premium Lounge at T3A Departures (Pier H, opened May 2024) accepts Priority Pass at no surcharge. 128 sqm, 52-guest capacity, Chinese + Western kitchen, manned bar. The newest CKG contract lounge.
First and Business Class Lounge 1
First and Business Class Lounge 1 at T3 (DragonPass) offers dedicated workstations with power, fast Wi-Fi, and quieter atmosphere than the PP+DragonPass combined lounges. The work-focused DragonPass option.
Sichuan Airlines First Class Lounge
Sichuan Airlines First Class Lounge at T2A Domestic near A12 is 3U's home lounge — regional carrier with strong Sichuan cuisine focus. Pay-in walk-in for non-3U passengers; complimentary for 3U premium.
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Premium Access Lounge at CKG T3 Domestic (airside after security). DragonPass at no surcharge + walk-in paid. Standard Chinese kitchen, bar, work zone.
Comfort Zone at CKG Terminal 3A landside is a spa, not a traditional airport lounge. Priority Pass members receive complimentary select treatments (typically 15-minute foot bath or short…
Sichuan Airlines First Class Lounge at CKG Terminal 2A Domestic near gate A12. Complimentary for 3U Business + First Class passengers and 3U Golden Panda Club premium members. Pay-in…
Air China Lounge at CKG T3 3rd floor west area, airside after security. Access for CA Business + First passengers, Phoenix Miles Gold/Platinum, and Star Alliance Gold on CA-operated…
Plaza Premium Lounge at CKG Terminal 3A Departures (Pier H) opened in May 2024 — 128 sqm with capacity for 52 guests on pay-in basis. Priority Pass-direct + walk-in paid (~RM250). Chinese +…
International Lounge at CKG T3 international (airside). DragonPass at no surcharge. Standard Chinese kitchen, bar, work zone, showers.
Air China Domestic First/Business Class Lounge at CKG T3A Domestic, after security. Access for CA Business + First domestic passengers, Phoenix Miles Gold/Platinum, and Star Alliance Gold…
VIP Lounge at CKG International Terminal (T3A international section) 2nd Floor near Gate 2. Access for Star Alliance Gold on non-CA Star carriers (SQ, LH, TG, EVA, ANA, etc.) plus premium…
E Finger Lounge Two Class Lounge 2 at CKG T3 Domestic. DragonPass at no surcharge. Standard contract lounge with Chinese kitchen, bar, work zone, basic showers.
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport First Class/High Level Lounge is the SkyTeam contract option at CKG — behind the elevator after security check. Access for SkyTeam Elite Plus on…
First Class Lounge at CKG Terminal 2B, 3rd Floor near gate C01. Access for Star Alliance Gold on T2B-departing Star carriers, plus premium passengers on select airlines using T2B. Standard…
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport VIP Lounge at T3 (opposite Gate H05, airside). oneworld contract — Sapphire and Emerald on eligible oneworld carrier flights. Standard Chinese…
Plaza Premium Lounge at CKG T3A landside (outside security) is the landside Plaza Premium location. Walk-in paid access + Plaza Premium member access. Standard Chinese + Western kitchen,…
ICBC VIP Lounge at CKG Terminal 2A Domestic near gate A5. Pay-in walk-in customers welcome. Operated under ICBC bank branding — ICBC premium banking customers may have complimentary access…
Premium Service Counter at CKG T3 Domestic. DragonPass at no surcharge. Basic lounge facility — light refreshments, seating, Wi-Fi.
First Class Lounge at CKG Terminal 2 Concourse A (airside). DragonPass at no surcharge + walk-in paid. Standard Chinese kitchen, bar, work zone, basic showers.
First and Business Class Lounge 1 at CKG T3 (airside). DragonPass at no surcharge + walk-in paid. Chinese kitchen, work zone with power, showers. The primary DragonPass option for T3…
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport lounges by terminal.
Terminal 2 (T2A + T2B — older domestic)
T2 is CKG's older terminal complex, split into T2A (mostly domestic, including Sichuan Airlines hub) and T2B (smaller, Star Alliance presence). Most operations have moved to T3, but T2 remains active for select domestic flights and Sichuan Airlines.
- —First Class Lounge T2 (Concourse A) — DragonPass
- —First Class Lounge T2B (3F C01) — Star Alliance
- —ICBC VIP Lounge T2A — bank-branded paid lounge near A5
- —Sichuan Airlines First Class Lounge T2A — 3U home near A12
Terminal 3 (T3A — main international + domestic hub)
T3 (T3A) is CKG's main terminal — international and most domestic operations. Air China anchors Star Alliance with a dedicated lounge plus a domestic First/Business Class lounge. Plaza Premium operates landside and airside lounges (Pier H opened May 2024). DragonPass coverage is broad. The oneworld and SkyTeam options are smaller contract lounges.
- —Air China Lounge T3 3F west — Star Alliance flagship
- —Air China Domestic First/Business T3A — Star (domestic)
- —Plaza Premium Lounge T3A Departures (Pier H) — PP, May 2024 opening
- —Plaza Premium Lounge T3A landside — Plaza Premium
- —CKG VIP Lounge T3 (opposite H05) — oneworld
- —VIP Lounge International Terminal — Star Alliance
- —First and Business Class Lounge 1 T3 — DragonPass
- —Premium Access Lounge T3 Domestic — DragonPass
- —E Finger Lounge T3 Domestic — DragonPass
- —Premium Service Counter T3 Domestic — DragonPass
- —International Lounge T3 — DragonPass
- —Comfort Zone T3A — PP-eligible spa
How to get into lounges at CKG.
CKG lounge access splits between T2 (older, T2A domestic + T2B with Star Alliance presence) and T3 (T3A — the main international + domestic hub). DragonPass has broad coverage across both terminals. Plaza Premium operates two T3A locations (landside + airside). Air China anchors Star Alliance at T3. The oneworld presence is via a contract VIP lounge.
Priority Pass
PP coverage at CKG runs through Plaza Premium Lounge T3A Departures (Pier H, opened May 2024) and Comfort Zone T3A as a PP-eligible spa. Plaza Premium landside also accepts PP at variable hours.
DragonPass
DragonPass has the broadest contract coverage at CKG — multiple T2 and T3 lounges accept it. Common bundled benefit with Chinese and Asian premium credit cards.
Air China Phoenix Miles + Star Alliance
Air China operates two lounges at CKG: Air China Lounge (T3 3F west area — international flagship) for CA premium + Phoenix Miles Gold/Platinum + Star Alliance Gold on CA. Air China Domestic First/Business Class Lounge (T3A Domestic) for CA premium domestic + Star Gold on CA domestic.
oneworld Status
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport VIP Lounge at T3 (opposite Gate H05) is the oneworld contract option. Open to oneworld Sapphire and Emerald on any eligible oneworld carrier flight.
Star Alliance Status (non-CA)
VIP Lounge at International Terminal and First Class Lounge T2B serve Star Alliance Gold on non-CA Star carriers (SQ, LH, TG, EVA, ANA, etc.). Air China Lounge T3 covers CA-operated Star Gold reciprocity.
SkyTeam Status
ChongQing JiangBei First Class/High Level Lounge serves SkyTeam Elite Plus contract reciprocity for non-MU/non-CZ SkyTeam carriers. Smaller and less polished than the dedicated airline lounges.
Walk-in Day Pass
Plaza Premium T3A (landside + airside Pier H), Sichuan Airlines First Class Lounge T2A, ICBC VIP Lounge T2A all accept walk-in paid. Typical 200-350 RMB (~US$28-49).
Free Alternatives
CKG has free public seating with USB charging at gate clusters in T2 and T3. Free CKG Wi-Fi via SMS verification (Chinese phone numbers; international numbers may need workarounds). No common-use free lounges.
Know before you go.
Timing & Crowds
- —CKG peaks mornings 6am-9am and evenings 8pm-11pm for domestic departures (heavy Sichuan Airlines + CA traffic).
- —T3A international peaks 10pm-1am for long-haul departures — Air China and other Star carriers fly long-haul late.
- —Plaza Premium T3A airside Pier H (opened May 2024) is consistently less crowded than the older T3 DragonPass lounges.
Maximising Priority Pass at CKG
- —Plaza Premium T3A Departures (Pier H) is the primary PP-direct option — opened May 2024, 128 sqm, 52 guests.
- —Comfort Zone T3A is a PP-eligible spa (complimentary 15-min treatment for PP members).
- —If your card has DragonPass instead of PP, you'll have far broader coverage at CKG.
Terminal Navigation
- —T2 (T2A + T2B) and T3 (T3A) are separate terminals, connected by ground transportation only. Allow 20-30 minutes between them.
- —Most international flights depart from T3A — confirm your terminal at check-in.
- —Sichuan Airlines (3U) flights are usually at T2A — distinct from CA flights at T3.
Sichuan Cuisine in Lounges
- —Sichuan Airlines First Class Lounge T2A is the headline Sichuan cuisine option — proper mapo tofu and Chongqing hot pot rotation.
- —Air China Lounge T3 has Sichuan-style mapo tofu in the rotation — distinctive among Air China lounges globally.
- —Plaza Premium and DragonPass lounges have lighter Sichuan options — set expectations vs the airline lounges.
Frequently asked, frequently answered.
CKG has 17 canonical lounges across Terminal 2 (T2A/T2B, older domestic, 4 lounges) and Terminal 3 (T3A, main international + domestic hub, 13 lounges).
Yes — Plaza Premium Lounge T3A Departures (Pier H, opened May 2024) is the primary PP-direct option. Plus Comfort Zone T3A as a PP-eligible spa. Plaza Premium landside accepts PP at variable hours. DragonPass has broader coverage if your card has it.
Air China Lounge at T3 3rd floor west area is CKG's Star Alliance flagship — Air China premium passengers, Phoenix Miles Gold/Platinum, and Star Alliance Gold on Air China-operated flights. Chinese kitchen with Sichuan touches, manned bar, showers.
Most international flights and many domestic flights use Terminal 3 (T3A). Sichuan Airlines (3U) and some domestic flights use T2 (T2A). Verify your terminal at check-in — T2 and T3 are not connected.
Yes — Plaza Premium T3A (landside + airside Pier H), Sichuan Airlines First Class Lounge T2A, ICBC VIP Lounge T2A all sell walk-in paid access. Typical 200-350 RMB (~US$28-49). Airline lounges (Air China) do NOT sell walk-in.
Plaza Premium Lounge at Terminal 3A Pier H (International Departures) opened in May 2024 — 128 sqm with capacity for 52 guests on pay-in basis. The newest CKG contract lounge addition.
Yes — Sichuan Airlines First Class Lounge at T2A Domestic near gate A12. Complimentary for 3U premium passengers; walk-in paid for others. Strong Sichuan cuisine focus (mapo tofu, Chongqing hot pot rotation).
T2 and T3 are separate terminals at CKG, connected by ground transportation only (taxi, shuttle bus, or airport metro). Allow 20-30 minutes for transfers. They're not connected airside.