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Cathay Pacific First and Business Class Lounge vs JAL Sakura Lounge
Cathay Pacific First and Business Class Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.2/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.9/5 for JAL Sakura Lounge. Cathay Pacific First and Business Class Lounge is ahead on drinks & bar. Both are in Terminal 1 at BKK. oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access gets you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Cathay Pacific First and Business Class Lounge | JAL Sakura Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Quiet | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Space | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Food | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 4.0/5 | Not rated |
| Workspace | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | Not rated |
| Exclusivity | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 1 | Terminal 1 |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Hours | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Bar | Full bar | Self-serve drinks |
| Shower rooms | None on record | None on record |
| Guests | Cathay Pacific First and Business Class passengers; oneworld Emerald/Sapphire status on a same-day oneworld flight. | Japan Airlines Business Class passengers and JAL Mileage Bank/oneworld elite members on a same-day JAL flight. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access
- Only Cathay Pacific First and Business Class Lounge
- Cathay Pacific Lounge
- Only JAL Sakura Lounge
- Sakura Lounge
Quick answers
Which is better, Cathay Pacific First and Business Class Lounge or JAL Sakura Lounge?
Cathay Pacific First and Business Class Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.2/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.9/5 for JAL Sakura Lounge. Cathay Pacific First and Business Class Lounge is ahead on drinks & bar.
Can one membership get me into both Cathay Pacific First and Business Class Lounge and JAL Sakura Lounge?
Yes. oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Cathay Pacific First and Business Class Lounge and JAL Sakura Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 1 at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.