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Cathay Pacific Lounge vs JAL First Class Lounge (T3)
Cathay Pacific Lounge (4.7/5) and JAL First Class Lounge (T3) (4.8/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Cathay Pacific Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, coffee and workspace; JAL First Class Lounge (T3) is ahead on quiet, food, wi-fi and cleanliness. Both are in Terminal 3 at HND. oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access gets you into both.
Details checked as recently as September 2026. Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Cathay Pacific Lounge | JAL First Class Lounge (T3) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.7/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Space | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Showers | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 3 | Terminal 3 |
| Nearest gate | 114 | 112 |
| Hours | 7:30 AM – 5 PM daily | Not recorded |
| Bar | Full bar | Craft cocktail bar |
| Shower rooms | 4 | 8 |
| Guests | Cathay first/business passengers; Cathay Diamond: 2 guests, Gold: 1 guest, on a oneworld flight the same day. | JAL first passengers and JMB Diamond/JGC Premier: 1 guest. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access
- Only Cathay Pacific Lounge
- Cathay Pacific Lounge
- Only JAL First Class Lounge (T3)
- None
Quick answers
Which is better, Cathay Pacific Lounge or JAL First Class Lounge (T3)?
Cathay Pacific Lounge (4.7/5) and JAL First Class Lounge (T3) (4.8/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Cathay Pacific Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, coffee and workspace; JAL First Class Lounge (T3) is ahead on quiet, food, wi-fi and cleanliness.
Can one membership get me into both Cathay Pacific Lounge and JAL First Class Lounge (T3)?
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 Lounge and JAL First Class Lounge (T3) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 3 at Tokyo Haneda.
Which has showers, Cathay Pacific Lounge or JAL First Class Lounge (T3)?
Cathay Pacific Lounge has 4 showers; JAL First Class Lounge (T3) has 8 showers.