Lounge Frog guide
Air China Business Class Lounge vs Air China International First Class Lounge
Air China International First Class Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.6/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.3/5 for Air China Business Class Lounge. Air China Business Class Lounge is ahead on wi-fi; Air China International First Class Lounge is ahead on space and exclusivity. Both are in Terminal 3 at PEK. Star Alliance Gold 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 | Air China Business Class Lounge | Air China International First Class Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Quiet | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Food | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Coffee | 3.0/5 | Not rated |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Power outlets | Not rated | 5.0/5 |
| Showers | Not rated | 2.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 3.0/5 | Not rated |
| Staff & service | Not rated | 2.0/5 |
| Views & light | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 2.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 3 | Terminal 3 |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | Terminal 3E, mezzanine level |
| Hours | 5:30 AM – 2 AM daily | 6:30 AM – 2 AM daily |
| Bar | Beer & wine | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | 1 | 1 |
| Guests | Business/First Class passengers on Air China and Star Alliance carriers; Star Alliance Gold members plus 1 guest on the same flight. | Air China First and Business Class, Air China Platinum cardholders, and Star Alliance First Class passengers on international flights; one guest each. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access
- Only Air China Business Class Lounge
- None
- Only Air China International First Class Lounge
- None
Quick answers
Which is better, Air China Business Class Lounge or Air China International First Class Lounge?
Air China International First Class Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.6/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.3/5 for Air China Business Class Lounge. Air China Business Class Lounge is ahead on wi-fi; Air China International First Class Lounge is ahead on space and exclusivity.
Can one membership get me into both Air China Business Class Lounge and Air China International First Class Lounge?
Yes. Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Air China Business Class Lounge and Air China International First Class Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 3 at Beijing Capital International Airport.
Which has showers, Air China Business Class Lounge or Air China International First Class Lounge?
Air China Business Class Lounge has 1 shower; Air China International First Class Lounge has 1 shower.